• Tim Glover says the health of his wife must now come first. • Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Tim Glover has announced he will not seek re-election in September’s House of Keys General Election. • The decision comes just weeks after he confirmed his intention to stand again.
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• Jeroen Watts no longer intends to stand. • A candidate for Arbory, Castletown and Malew has decided they no longer wish to stand in the upcoming General Election. • Jeroen Wats is the CEO of ExoTechnologies, a company that works with sustainable and recyclable material.
• A public consultation on offering weight loss injections through the NHS is still being considered according to Cabinet Office Minister David Ashford. • He says while GLP-1 medicines are transforming obesity treatment, any NHS scheme must include proper assessment, lifestyle support and clear eligibility criteria. • Public Health is reviewing the evidence, local demand and whether the Island’s healthcare system has the capacity and staffing to deliver the service sustainably.
• The Manx will start the defence of the trophy on Friday against hosts Guernsey. • The national side, sponsored by the Steam Packet, has been training regularly leading up to this year’s competition which they enter as holders after winning the cup in Jersey two years ago. • As part of this year’s preparations, they have also picked up two wins in recent friendlies against Preston North End (4-2) and FC United of Manchester (2-1) which saw Lula-Belle Findlay and Caitlyn Smith make their debuts and Eleanor Gawne and…
• Programme is for eligible Year 13 students and under-25s. • A limited-time local meningitis B vaccination offer is to be established for young people ahead of the 2026 academic year. • The Department of Health and Social Care has come to the decision following consultation with Public Health and Manx Care.
• Currently, the record stands at 28.1 degrees and was recorded in 2023. • There’s a chance the Isle of Man could see the hottest June day on record tomorrow, according to a forecaster. • Temperatures are expected to rise to 27, possibly 28, degrees in some places with rare red heat warnings in place in parts of the UK.
• Russ Kent takes up the role for Island club. • FC Isle of Man’s new chief executive says the financial stability of the club is ’difficult’ without a ’magic benefactor. • Russ Kent was appointed to the role last week after previously serving solely as treasurer.
• This weekend sees the 2026 IOM Scooter Rally return, with around 300 two wheeled visitors expected to the Island. • On Saturday, July 27 a mass ride out will begin at the Grandstand at 12pm, following the coast road to Ramsey before crossing the Mountain Road back to Blackberry Lane campsite. • Organisers say that congestion should be expected on the route, especially at the Grandstand at departure time.
• We just want to wave the Manx flag as far and as wide as we can.’. • The band consists of Kriss Maguire (vocals, 35), Lar Crookall (guitar, 35), Chris Barber-Shaw (guitar, 36), Dario Leonetti (bass, 35) and Darren Shields (drums, 36). • Earlier in the year they signed to a London record label and have been steadily releasing music since.
• ...they have generated sustained demand, particularly on specialist investigative and safeguarding resources. • The wider point is public safety, confidence in enforcement, and whether residents need to change what they do next.
• Price tag has jumped up by £600,000 since scheme was first approved. • The long-awaited new Balthane Roundabout is now likely to be constructed in the 2027/28 financial year. • That’s from the infrastructure minister who’s been updating the House of Keys this week.
• RNLI crew tows vessel back into harbour. • A fishing vessel that got into difficulty south-west of the Calf of Man has been safely towed into Port St Mary Harbour by the port’s all-weather lifeboat. • The RNLI vessel, the Henry Heys Duckworth was launched at 1.39pm yesterday following a request from the Coastguard.
• Police say there's no indication of any wider risk to the public. • Police say enquiries are ongoing following reports of a shotgun-like sound near Police Headquarters. • The Isle of Man Constabulary has confirmed a member of the public reported hearing the sound in the area behind the Emergency Services Joint Control Room last night.
• Committee calling for generational ban. • A committee that’s been looking into how tobacco and vape sales are regulated on the Island is calling for a generational ban. • That’s despite the public not appearing to support such a move.
• Torden Stores owner, Vicky East, to stand in September. • A fifth candidate has declared their intention to stand in Rushen in September’s General Election. • Vicky East is a postmaster and business owner, running Torden Stores in Port St Mary.
• Singer praised for 'kind and generous gesture'. • West-end star Samantha Barks is lending her support for Hospice Isle of Man by hosting a candlelit concert. • It will take place at the Gaiety Theatre on 27 November.
• Commissioners organised a drop- in session for residents to learn more about scheme. • A travesty, the wrong project’ and nothing but negative’ are some of the phrases used by Onchan residents to describe the Mooir Vannin Offshore Windfarm. • Yesterday, a drop in session was organised by Onchan Commissioners for residents to learn more about the planning application and the project.
• Pippa Lovell joining Little Diamonds Nursery. • A former MasterChef The Professionals contestant is set to run the kitchen of a children’s nursery. • Pippa Lovell is joining the team at Little Diamonds Nursery in an attempt to teach youngsters about sustainable and healthy eating.
• The return of a popular music festival this week will see a temporary speed limit on one of the key roads into Douglas. • During the Full Moon Festival, Richmond Hill in Braddan will become 30mph between its junction with Speke Lane and just outside the Douglas city limit. • The restriction will be in place from 9am on Friday, June 26 until 11am on Monday, June 29.
• Four new Swift nesting boxes have been installed in Castletown Square. • The bird nests at Manx National Heritage’s new visitor hub are to help protect the declining Swift population. • The project aims to encourage wildlife-friendly building practices as nearly half of the Island’s breeding Swifts have disappeared since the early 2000s.
• He has been credited with helping shape the foundations of hip-hop music. • The announcement is expected to generate significant excitement among local music fans, with tickets going on sale on Thursday (June 25). • Nile is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in modern music.
• There's another chance to find out more about armed policing tonight. • Police will be giving a talk at the Manx Legion Club in Douglas from 6pm, Wednesday, June 24. • Firearms officers will speak about how the role works, and why the Island has armed police.
• A planning application's been submitted to stop a historic chapel from leaning. • Manx National Heritage plans to reinforce the wall of Friary Chapel in Ballabeg using oak and steel supports. • The building dates back to the 14th century, and is now part of a farm.
• A road in Douglas is set to close for seven weeks, starting next Monday. • Ballanard Road will be closed to traffic between Johnny Watterson’s Lane and Scollag Road. • The Department of Infrastructre will close the route from 6.00am on Monday, June 29 until 6.00pm on Friday, August 14.
• You can have the chance to win £1,000 by taking part in a world record attempt next month. • The Island hopes to get thousands of people together to take part in the biggest ever Pilates class at Knockaloe, where it was founded during WW1. • Organised by Ramsey Crookall, 34Moves and Visit Isle of Man, no prior experience is necessary to get involved in the event on Sunday, July 19.
• The annual ceremony honoured more than 60 students who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to their studies. • The follow-up is which groups receive support, when the money is spent, and what residents can actually use or attend.
• We believe this happened on Sunday 14th, in the evening. • If you saw anything, please get in touch with us privately.’. • The practical angle is the support available locally, who can access it, and whether the extra training improves help for people at risk.
• He has previously denied burglary, stealing a car, possessing a knife and theft. • Taylor Jake Murphy has previously denied burglary, stealing a car, possessing a knife, and theft. • Pleas to the wounding charge, as well as two counts of robbery, can only be entered at the Court of General Gaol Delivery.
• Road patching works are set to take place. • Road patching works are due to take place on the road outside the Hampton Farm estate from Tuesday, July 7 to Friday, July 10. • Coming into Douglas from Fort North roundabout, the traffic lights will begin at the entrance to Hampton Farm and continue down a short stretch of road.
• Pippa’s friend Anna Kerruish farms while wearing an oxygen pack due to a rare lung disease. • The practical angle is the support available locally, who can access it, and whether the extra training improves help for people at risk.
• He allegedly claimed he was waiting for Tommy Robinson. • Jason Leo Brown, 46, is accused of being provoking and abusive, while interrupting the vigil organised by Amnesty International IOM at the Sunken Garden on April 17. • Mr Brown, of Empress Drive, Douglas, is also charged with being drunk and disorderly on May 7, when he was arrested while attending court.
Island Utility · Practical note
Today's practical note
Weather check: Clear; 18°C this morning; high 26°C / low 17°C; winds around 7 mph. Check A18 Mountain Road status before travelling.
A complete quick-view of 90 public listings over the next 7 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.
Today · 25 - 27 Jun · Gaiety Theatre · Villa GaietyThe Good Life - the Service Players
Thu 2 Jul · Villa Marina · villa gaietyThe Signatures - Northern Soul
Thu 2 Jul · 02 - 03 Jul · Gaiety Theatre · Villa GaietyMusic Legends - the Creative Collective
Today · Gaiety Theatre, Isle of Man · alleventsThe Good Life
Tomorrow · 26 June 2026–28 June 2026 · Villa Marina, Promenade, Douglas, Douglas, IM1 2HP · Visit Isle of ManIsle of Man Scooter Rally
Thu 2 Jul · Gaiety Theatre, Isle of Man · alleventsMusic Legends
Today · Loch Promenade Church · alleventsBeneficial Ownership Compliance – the 2026 Approach
Today · the Draw · alleventsChurch of Cash At the Draw Summer Concert Series
Today · Comis Hotel (mount Murray Hotel) · digital isle of man & alleventsInnovation Challenge Finale 2026
Today · Manx Legion · manx radioLunch Club
Today · Age Concern Health & Wellbeing 50+ Ace Place · manx radioManx Deaf Society Awareness Session
Today · 39 Victoria Street, Im1 2lf Douglas, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · alleventsSummer Drinks Event
Today · 12 Apr 2026–25 Oct 2026 · Duke Travel / Isle of Man Experiences Shop, Isle of Man Sea Terminal, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM12RF · Visit Isle of ManIsle of Man TT Course & Motor Museum Tour
Today · 14 June 2026–25 Oct 2026 · Curraghs Wildlife Park, Main Road, Ballaugh, Isle of Man, IM7 5EA · Visit Isle of ManOrchid Line Miniature Railway Running Day
Today · 18 May 2026–1 Nov 2026 · House Of Manannan, Isle of Man, peel, Isle of Man, IM5 1TA · Visit Isle of ManVintage Motorcycles On Display
Today · 18 May 2026–4 Oct 2026 · The Boat Park, Port Erin, Isle of Man, IM9 6JA · Visit Isle of ManGuided Aquabike Experience
Today · 2 Apr 2026–31 Oct 2026 · Douglas Railway Station, Bank Hill, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 5PT · Visit Isle of ManIsle of Man Railways Dining Car
Today · 24 June 2026–28 June 2026 · SUPERCAR ISLAND, THROUGHOUT THE ISLE OF MAN, ISLE OF MAN, ISLE OF MAN, IM1 1AR · Visit Isle of ManPetrolheadonism Supercar Island
Today · 25 Jun · Broadway Cinema · Villa GaietyMasters of the Universe
Today · 3 May 2026–18 Oct 2026 · Groudle Glen Railway, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM32HA · Visit Isle of ManFamily Trainspotting Challenge
Today · 3 May 2026–18 Oct 2026 · Groudle Glen Railway, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM32HA · Visit Isle of ManSteam Teas
Tomorrow · Samis At the Bradda Glen · alleventsA Taste of Cairo Dinner Show In Port Erin
Tomorrow · Launchpad (hillary House) · alleventsCommunities of Practice: Digital Compliance
Tomorrow · Rosehill Farm Apartments · visit isle of man & allevents (douglas) & visitor events calendarFull Moon Festival
Tomorrow · 26 Jun - 02 Jul · Broadway Cinema · Villa GaietyDisclosure Day
Tomorrow · 26 Jun - 31 Jul · Dragons Castle · Villa GaietyPop-In and Play At Dragon's Castle
Tomorrow · 26 June 2026 · Dhoon Glen, IM7 1HL · Visit Isle of ManGlass Flowers
Sat 27 Jun · St Ninian's Church & Parish Centre · allevents130 Years In the Making: the Dcu Summer Concert
Sat 27 Jun · Peel Beach, Peel, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · allevents3 Million - 27th June
Sat 27 Jun · Victoria Hall, Finch Road, Douglas, Isle of Man · allevents80s Disco 🪩
Sat 27 Jun · Laxey, Isle of Man · manx radio & visit isle of man & alleventsA Manx Day Out In Laxey
Sat 27 Jun · Isle of Man · manx radioBalley Cashtal Market
Sat 27 Jun · Douglas City Library · manx radioCash Compass
Sat 27 Jun · Isle of Man · manx radioDouglas Choral Union: Summer Concert
Sat 27 Jun · Mooragh Lake Car Park · alleventsGran Fondo Isle of Man Guided Ride
Sat 27 Jun · Isle of Man Clay Pigeon Shooting Club Range · hospice isle of manHospice Clay Pigeon Shoot
Sat 27 Jun · Raad Ny Foillan, Isle of Man · hospice isle of man & visitor events calendarHospice Ultramann 2026
Sat 27 Jun · North Quay · manx radioJazz & Blues Festival (north Quay Live)
Sat 27 Jun · King William's College, Im9 1tp Castletown, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · alleventsLes Liaisons Dangereuses - National Theatre Live
Sat 27 Jun · Isle of Man · manx radioMannanan 2026 Model Boat Regatta
Sat 27 Jun · St Peters Church · manx radioOnchan Silver Band Night At the Movies
Sat 27 Jun · Samis At the Bradda Glen · alleventsOpen Level Belly Dancing Class At Sami's Bradda Glen, Port Erin
Sat 27 Jun · Douglas Promenade, Isle of Man · alleventsPetrolheadonism Cars and Coffee Event 2026
Sat 27 Jun · the Railway Inn · alleventsPresentation Evening
Sat 27 Jun · Town Hall Port St Mary · alleventsPride Film Festival - Rocky Horror Picture Show
Sat 27 Jun · Mannanan House, Castletown, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · alleventsRevolution To the Max! Lifting Fun Day
Sat 27 Jun · St German's Cathedral · manx radio & alleventsRushen Silver Band & Ballafesson Brass Concert
Sat 27 Jun · Zen At the Glen · alleventsSecret Gig In the Glen 🌿
Sat 27 Jun · Samis At the Bradda Glen · alleventsTaste of Cairo Dinner Show
Sat 27 Jun · Centenary Centre · centenary centre & peel onlineThe Houghton Weavers
Sat 27 Jun · 27 June 2026 · Laxey Upper Village (Various Locations), Laxey, Isle of Man · Visit Isle of ManA Manx Day Out In Laxey
Sat 27 Jun · 27 June 2026 · Douglas Quay, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM9 1HP · Visit Isle of ManAtla Race the Sun
Sat 27 Jun · 27 June 2026 · Douglas Quay, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM9 1HP · Visit Isle of ManIOM Steam Packet UltraMann
Sun 28 Jun · Victoria Square, Im9 6ld Port Erin, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · erin arts centre & allevents130 Years In the Making: the Dcu Summer Concert
Sun 28 Jun · Douglas Prom · alleventsAnnual Horse Tram Pull
Sun 28 Jun · St Catherines Church Hall · manx radioAntiques & Collectables Fair
Sun 28 Jun · Unit 11, White Hoe Industrial Estate, Old Castletown Road, Douglas, Isle of Man · alleventsBike Meet
Sun 28 Jun · Archallagan Plantation · alleventsCycle 360 Gravel & Xc Mtb Series - Round 2
Sun 28 Jun · Erin Arts Centre · manx radioDouglas Choral Union: Summer Concert
Sun 28 Jun · Port Erin Breakwater · alleventsMermaid's Cove Glass Bottomed Kayak Adventure
Sun 28 Jun · Peel, Isle of Man · alleventsSummer Fling - Fashion Fling 2.0
Sun 28 Jun · Isle of Man · manx radioSwift Walk In Ramsey
Sun 28 Jun · 28 June 2026 · Poulsom Park, Castletown, Isle of Man, IM9 1NR · Visit Isle of ManPoulsom Park 130th Anniversary
Mon 29 Jun · Erin Arts Centre · erin arts centreMananan 50: Roscoe Piano Trio
Tue 30 Jun · Unit 1, the Old Gasworks, Mill Road, Im5 1ax Peel, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · allevents★new★ Meet & Make * Art Social * 30th June
Tue 30 Jun · Hillary House, Prospect Hill, Im1 1eq Douglas, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · alleventsFrom Founder Hustle To Scalable Operations - Lisa Karran
Tue 30 Jun · Digital Isle of Man · digital isle of manGitex Europe 2026
Tue 30 Jun · Best Western Palace Hotel Casino · alleventsIfrs Update
Tue 30 Jun · Victoria Square, Im9 6ld Port Erin, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · erin arts centre & alleventsMananan 50: Ashlishyn Noa (new Visions)
Tue 30 Jun · St Paul's, Ramsey · alleventsRamsey Swing Dance Classes
Wed 1 Jul · the Manx Legion Club · alleventsDouglas Swing Dance Class
Wed 1 Jul · Erin Arts Centre · erin arts centreEac Book Circle: Behind the Beautiful Forevers By Katherine Boo
Wed 1 Jul · Digital Isle of Man · digital isle of manIgb L!ve 2026
Wed 1 Jul · Erin Arts Centre · erin arts centreJuly & August Events At the Eac
Wed 1 Jul · Victoria Square, Im9 6ld Port Erin, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · erin arts centre & alleventsMananan 50: Seamas Carey Presents Community Service
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Source watch in plain English
The official and high-value Island pages most likely to affect readers: public services, travel, heritage, business, TT and transport, translated into what to check and why it matters.
In a sentenceA soft sign-off. Daily note 06-25: use it when the Island story gives you the chance.
Raa y Laa · Proverb of the day
From the Manx oral tradition
"Mannin veg veen."
"Dear little Mann." — Affection for the Island in four words. Daily reflection 06-25: read it against today’s Island weather, news and neighbourly patience.
Did You Know · Manx trivia
A small Manx fact
The Sound: The tide race between the Calf and the Island is one of Mann’s great natural spectacles. It proves the Island is small without ever being simple.
This Day in Manx History
On this day · Through the years
1977
Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her Silver Jubilee with a visit to Tynwald Day.
Aurora Watch · Tonight
Northern lights tonight
NOAA forecast
Kp 4 · Possible
Active geomagnetic conditions — faint aurora may be visible from IoM on clear, dark northern horizons.
Maughold Head Lighthouse promontory, north-east coast. Low horizon north and east, minimal light pollution.
The Ayres Flat shingle beach, northern tip of the Island. Wide open sky, very dark.
Port St Mary Breakwater South-facing pier with clear horizon. Good for lower Kp displays.
Niarbyl Remote west coast bay. Open Atlantic horizon, minimal local light.
Cregneash High ground on southern tip. Elevated views, dark skies.
The Sound Southernmost point, views across to Calf of Man. Excellent all-direction visibility.
Today · Outlook
The shape of the day ahead
Clear, 18°C (65°F), wind 7 mph. Highs of 26°C. Check A18 Mountain Road status before travelling.
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