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New proposed government 'Heat Wise Home' grant scheme for Isle of Man households

• If approved by Tynwald, it will help homes transition to air source heat pumps.
• The Heat Wise Home’ scheme, put forward by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) working with Manx Utilities, would help homes transition to air source heat pumps, with additional support available for insulation, draught proofing, window upgrades and ventilation improvements to make homes more efficient.

Today on the island

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The local news that matters this morning

Here's all the news from our island from the past 24 hours, made easy to digest.

IoM Today · Health10:54 Tynwald Day tradition celebrated in new bollan bane film • Being involved in this film gave me a new appreciation for the effort and care that goes into an important but hidden preparation for Tynwald Day. • The practical point for households is who is eligible, when services are available, and what people need to do next.

IoM Today · Health07:30 Leaked report exposed 'toxic' culture and claims of bullying at hospital • ...work continues to progress, and staffing issues have been carefully addressed. • The linked report gives the source-specific context for "Leaked report exposed 'toxic' culture and claims of bullying at hospital".

IoM Today · Transport16:07 Cost of an Isle of Man passport to rise • The changes will apply to all new applications, renewals and replacement passports.

IoM Today · Island News15:29 Polish head of mission visits Isle of Man to strengthen ties • Discussions included cultural and educational links, as well as economic cooperation. • The linked report gives the source-specific context for "Polish head of mission visits Isle of Man to strengthen ties".

IoM Today · Sport11:47 Isle of Man cyclist to make Tour de France debut • It doesn’t really feel real at the moment. • I can’t really believe it’s happening.’.

IoM Today · Sport10:07 Isle of Man TT star confirms he won't be riding at next week's Southern 100 • I’ve been working hard to get back racing as soon as possible but we’re just not quite there yet.

Manx Radio · Island News06:35 Forum explores what domestic abuse looks like on the Isle of Man • One in four will live with it at some point in their lives. • One in four people on the Isle of Man will live with domestic abuse at some point in their life. • The Domestic Abuse Forum says more awareness is needed about the issue despite a decrease in the number of cases being reported to police this year.

3FM · Island News06:38 Island cyclist to ride in Tour De France • An Island cyclist has been selected to compete in the Tour De France, starting this Saturday, July 4. • Max Walker will be riding for the American team EF Education-EasyPost. • The 24 year old last competed in the Critérium du Dauphiné, a prestigious eight-day race in the south of France.

Manx Radio · Island News17:19 No increase in domestic gas prices for rest of 2026 • CURA carries out interim review into tariffs. • Gas prices on the Isle of Man won’t be going up during the latter part of 2026. • The Communications and Utilities Regulatory Authority says no change to the domestic tariff is warranted at this time.

Manx Radio · Business13:17 Law targeting sale of nicotine pouches takes step further • Nicotine Products Bill 2026 passes through Keys while LegCo asks for more time. • A bill to prohibit the sale of items such as nicotine pouches to young people has successfully made its way through the House of Keys. • Put forward by Cabinet Office Minister David Ashford it hopes to ’plug the gap’ in legislation and stop people under the age of 18 buying and consuming the items.

Manx Radio · Island News11:35 Procurement process for Kirk Onchan Post Office continuing • And question mark over future of services in PSM. • The Isle of Man Post Office has thanked the outgoing sub-postmaster of Kirk Onchan Post Office. • It’s after Hassan Patel confirmed he would be shutting the doors in August saying a new contract offered by government means it’s no longer a viable business.

Manx Radio · Politics10:19 MHK apologises to constituency colleague after 'parasite politics'spat • Tim Glover tells followers 'I am better than that'. • An Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK has apologised to his constituency colleague following a social media spat. • It’s after Tim Glover accused Jason Moorhouse of taking part in ’ parasite politics ’.

3FM · Law16:34 Rapists's appeal against sentence thrown out • A rapist who was jailed for more than 18 years after subjecting his girlfriend to an hours-long ordeal of sexual violence has had an appeal against his sentence thrown out. • Last December, Jon Paul Fayle was imprisoned for 18 years and nine months after being convicted of controlling and coercive behaviour, rape,attempted rape, indecent assault and attempting to choke his partner at his flat in Douglas in 2023.

3FM · Transport07:19 Passport prices to rise • The price of a passport is going up by almost eight per cent in August. • The government says from Saturday, August 1 a standard adult passport will rise from £107 to £115.50. • Meanwhile, the standard children’s service will go up from £74 to £80.

IoM Today · Island News16:28 Publisher launches investigation into dumped Courier bundles • ’We take these reports seriously and are working with our distribution network to establish exactly what happened. • The linked report gives the source-specific context for "Publisher launches investigation into dumped Courier bundles".

IoM Today · Culture14:18 Hollywood film music to fill Villa Marina at special gala concert • The concert will take place in the Royal Hall next weekend. • The concert, titled John Williams v Hans Zimmer, will take place in the Royal Hall on Saturday, July 11, and promises an immersive evening celebrating the music of two of cinema’s most celebrated composers. • Audiences can expect live performances of music from blockbuster films including Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones, The Da Vinci Code and Gladiator, accompanied by big-screen film footage, atmospheric lighting, projection and special effects provided by ELS…

IoM Today · Law08:00 Taxi driver kept behind bars while police investigate further theft allegations • He has already admitted stealing more than £11,000 from his own father. • Martin Moore has already admitted stealing more than £11,000 from his own father, but enquiries are continuing into claims he may have stolen a further £25,000. • Prosecuting advocate Hazel Carroon told the Court of General Gaol Delivery that newly obtained documents suggested Moore, 47, of no fixed address, could face two additional charges.

Manx Radio · Transport06:30 Bus station will not be moved to the Sea Terminal • DoI favours a £735,000 'combined package' of facilities elsewhere instead. • Government says it won’t be relocating the main bus station in Douglas to the Sea Terminal. • The Department of Infrastructure is looking instead at a combined package’ of facilities on Victoria Street and the Bottleneck car park.

Manx Radio · Island News06:25 Noble's Park masterplan to enhance 'jewel in the crown' • Douglas City Council explains ideas for future of site. • Douglas City Council is consulting with the local community to find out what people would like to see in Noble’s Park. • The local authority is looking to futureproof’ the area and it’s hoped a draft masterplan will guide decision making.

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What's on: next 7 days

A complete quick-view of 30 public listings over the next 7 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

Tomorrow · Villa Marina · villa gaietyThe Signatures - Northern Soul

Tomorrow · Gaiety Theatre, Isle of Man · alleventsMusic Legends

Today · the Manx Legion Club · alleventsDouglas Swing Dance Class

Today · Erin Arts Centre · erin arts centreEac Book Circle: Behind the Beautiful Forevers By Katherine Boo

Today · Groudle Glen Railway, Onchan · groudle glen railwayGroudle Glen Railway — Wednesday Evening Services

Today · Digital Isle of Man · digital isle of manIgb L!ve 2026

Today · Erin Arts Centre · erin arts centreJuly & August Events At the Eac

Today · Victoria Square, Im9 6ld Port Erin, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · erin arts centre & alleventsMananan 50: Seamas Carey Presents Community Service

Today · Castletown Methodist Church · manx radioSummer Concert

Today · Vagabonds Rugby Club · hospice isle of manThe Big Corporate Challenge For Hospice

Today · House of Manannan · manx radioTraces Exhibition

Today · 01 - 09 Jul · Broadway Cinema · Villa GaietyDisclosure Day

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 · 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 · New Cod On the Block · alleventsChippy Tea!

Tomorrow · Mannbenham Advocates Limited · alleventsEmerging Leaders - the Launch

Tomorrow · Victoria Square, Im9 6ld Port Erin, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · erin arts centre & alleventsMananan 50: Landless

Tomorrow · St Catherine’s Church · manx radioManx Voices

Tomorrow · Comis Hotel and Golf Resort · manx radioMeet Andre Risha, Prospective Candidate For the Parish of Middle, General Election 2026.

Tomorrow · Kirk Christ Church · manx radioRushen Parish Flower Festival

Tomorrow · the Draw · alleventsShirts and Skins At the Draw Summer Concert Series

Fri 3 Jul · Finch Park · allevents250th Vfw Bbq

Fri 3 Jul · the Venture Centre · alleventsAtlantic Row Talk By Tim & Mike, Team Cheerfulness

Fri 3 Jul · Artreach Studios · alleventsFriday Art Night - Vincent Van Gogh "sunflowers": 3rd July

Fri 3 Jul · Second Avenue, Im3apa Onchan, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · alleventsFurniture and Collectables

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From the Manx oral tradition

A small Manx fact

Ballaugh: The bridge is famous to TT fans and part of the northern plain’s character. It proves the Island is small without ever being simple.

The shape of the day ahead

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