Social media views 'not always reflected in person'

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Lead Story

Social media views 'not always reflected in person'

• Chief minister reflects of role of social media in politics.
• The real views of the public aren’t always reflected on social media.
• That’s from Chief Minister Alfred Cannan, who’s been reflecting on his time in the role.

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Almanac · Daily readings

Today on the island

Overcast, 17°C (62°F), wind 7 mph

Douglas

17°C

Overcast · High 18° · Low 12°

Wind

7mph

Moderate

High Tide

08:47

5.98m · Douglas

Aurora · NOAA

Kp 3

Unlikely

Around the Island · 7 stories

The local news that matters this morning

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

3FM · Health · 08:37

Charity golf day raises over £20,000

• Nearly £20,500 has been raised for the Island's Hospice by a charity golf day.
• The total surpassed last year’s fundraising by more than £3,400, making it the event’s most successful year to date.
• Twenty-two teams took part in the Texas Scramble, with the hosting Rowany Golf Club’s Club Captain’s team claiming first place.

IoM Today · Transport · 14:13

Police issue road safety reminder ahead of Manx Grand Prix

• The Manx Grand Prix gets underway on Sunday, August 16.
• The Roads Policing Unit is encouraging visitors travelling to the island, as well as local riders, to make sure they are fit to ride and take extra care on the island’s roads.
• Officers are reminding motorcyclists that other road users may be less accustomed to looking out for bikes, and are advising riders to adopt a defensive approach.

IoM Today · Culture · 10:00

Culture Vannin column: the resources available to learn Manx

• Whether you’re a fledgling learner or a confident speaker, there’s something for everyone.

IoM Today · Sport · 10:00

Isle of Man sailor crowned world champion in Baltic waters

• Teddy Dunn was crowned RS Aero 5 Youth World Champion, bringing the highly sought-after trophy back to the Isle of Man.

IoM Today · Island News · 08:00

In defence of the Isle of Man's most misunderstood flower

• The island’s national flower divides opinion, but its value to wildlife is hard to ignore.
• The source feed is brief, so use the linked IoM Today report for names, timing and any follow-up that was not included in the summary.

Manx Radio · Politics · 11:51

How government plans to reduce harms caused by illegal drugs

• Report published following approval of policy principles.
• The Isle of Man Government has published a plan to try and reduce the harm caused by illegal drugs on the Island.
• It includes improving education and awareness, prioritising treatment and support, and making services easier to access.

Manx Radio · Island News · 10:12

Farmer warns crop yields are likely to be quite a bit lower this year

• Concern follows driest July on record.
• A farmer from the north of the Island warns harvests of crops grown locally this year are likely to be quite a bit smaller.
• James Allanson has been discussing the challenges this summer’s weather has presented to the agriculture sector.

Island Utility · Practical note

Today's practical note

Weather check: Overcast; 17°C this morning; high 18°C / low 12°C; winds around 7 mph. Check A18 Mountain Road status before travelling.

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Tide Table · Today

Tides · Douglas

Douglas tide times for today, shown local to the Isle of Man.

02:32

▼ Low

08:47

▲ High

5.98m

15:28

▼ Low

1.98m

21:28

▲ High

5.67m

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Sailings & Flights

Live boards and timetables for getting on and off the Island.

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What's On · 6 items

What's on: next 14 days

A curated quick-view of 6 public listings over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

Today · Peel Beach, Peel, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · allevents. Blues Night

Today · Groudle Glen Railway, Onchan · groudle glen railway &…. Groudle Glen Railways Clifftop Concerts

Today · Victoria Square, Im9 6ld Port Erin, Isle of Man, Isle… · erin arts centre & manx…. Island Classics

Today · Isle of Man · visitor events calendar. Marathon & 1/2 Marathon

Today · Onchan, Blackberry Lane · manx radio. Onchan Afc Carboot Sale

Today · Isle of Man · visitor events calendar. Peel Carnival

Tynwald · Sitting watch

Tynwald in plain English

Next up:Tynwald sitting — Tue, 20 Oct 2026. Every extracted agenda item, proceedings point, official update and sitting date is listed below by source segment.

Segment-by-segment brief

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 · Tynwald Court · official source

Tynwald Court proceedings — Tue, 21 Jul 2026

Who was there: The Lord Bishop, HM Attorney General, Mrs August-Phillips, Mr Clueit, Mr Craine, Mrs Kelsey, Mrs Kinnish, Mr Mercer, Mrs Morphet, Mr Reid. IN THE KEYS
NHS reform: Ms Christian's National Health Service Reform Bill went through clause-by-clause scrutiny. Mr Hooper, Mrs Corlett and Mrs Poole-Wilson moved amendment groups; many carried, while several contested amendments were defeated.
Entity registration: Mr Johnston’s Verification of Entity Registration Bill went through clause scrutiny. Mrs Corlett moved eight amendments and they were carried; the amended clauses were ordered to stand part.
Period products: Ms Faragher asked the House to agree Legislative Council amendments. Amendments 1 and 2 carried; Amendment 3 was tied 11-11 and lost after the Speaker used the casting vote against it.
Assisted Dying Bill: members debated amendments and divisions on the next steps for safeguards, capacity and Privy Council concerns.

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Tue, 14 Jul 2026 · House of Keys · official source

House of Keys proceedings — Tue, 14 Jul 2026

Who was there: The Speaker and 18 other Members in the Chamber, Mr Cannan, Mrs Caine and Mr Crookall having leave of absence and Ms Lord-Brennan and Mr Moorhouse also being absent.
Nicotine products: the House suspended standing orders so it could consider the Legislative Council changes at this sitting.
Decision: the House agreed the Council amendments, including the commencement change and the added over-18 wording in the coercion clause.
Next sitting: the House rose at 2.36pm and adjourned to Tuesday 21st July 2026 as part of Tynwald Court.

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Tue, 7 Jul 2026 · Legislative Council · official source

Legislative Council proceedings — Tue, 7 Jul 2026

Nicotine products: the Legislative Council agreed the Bill’s general principles and moved straight into clause-by-clause scrutiny.
Commencement amendment: Mrs August-Phillips changed when section 13 can come into force; Amendment 1 carried and Clause 2 carried as amended.
Coercion safeguard: Council added “over the age of 18” to Clause 9; the amendment and amended clause carried.
Final decision: the Nicotine Products Bill passed after a 7-1 Council division.
Next step: the Legislative Council adjourned at 4.33pm.

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Latest news · official updates · official source

Latest official Tynwald news

Fri, 31 Jul 2026: Official update: Tynwald internship ‘coolest job ever’.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026: Official update: Junior Tynwald ‘brilliant experience’.
Tue, 7 Jul 2026: Official update: The King to make first visit to the Isle of Man as Lord of Mann.
Fri, 3 Jul 2026: Official update: Your Guide to the Tynwald Weekend.

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Sitting calendar · upcoming dates · official source

Upcoming sitting dates

Tue, 20 Oct 2026: Tynwald sitting — Tue, 20 Oct 2026
Tue, 3 Nov 2026: Tynwald sitting — Tue, 3 Nov 2026
Tue, 10 Nov 2026: Tynwald sitting — Tue, 10 Nov 2026
Tue, 17 Nov 2026: Tynwald sitting — Tue, 17 Nov 2026
Tue, 24 Nov 2026: Tynwald sitting — Tue, 24 Nov 2026
Tue, 1 Dec 2026: Tynwald sitting — Tue, 1 Dec 2026
Tue, 8 Dec 2026: Tynwald sitting — Tue, 8 Dec 2026
Tue, 15 Dec 2026: Tynwald sitting — Tue, 15 Dec 2026

Open sitting dates

Source: Tynwald RSS + website · https://www.tynwald.org.im/business/sittings

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Focklyn y Laa · Manx of the Day

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Cat

In a sentenceA nod to the famous Manx cat. Daily note 08-09: use it when the Island story gives you the chance.

Raa y Laa · Proverb of the day

From the Manx oral tradition

"Cha nee eshyn ta berchagh ta sonnys echey."

"It is not the rich person who is content." — Contentment is not a balance sheet. Daily reflection 08-09: read it against today’s Island weather, news and neighbourly patience.

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A small Manx fact

Port Erin: Bradda Head and the bay make the village one of the Island’s classic sea views. It is one of the reasons a local briefing needs local memory.

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