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Isle of Man morning briefing desk · Friday, 14 August 2026
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Deadline- Supply and Installation of a Children's Play Area – Isle…Department of Infrastructure (TSY) · closes 2026-08-14 · Request for ProposalCheck notice
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- Quick Quote - Supply and Installation of a Children's Play Area – Isle of Man Airport Departure LoungeDepartment of Infrastructure (TSY) · closes 2026-08-14 · Request for Proposal
- Tender - Groudle Pumping Station RefurbishmentManx Utilities Authority · closes 2026-08-14 · Open
- Quick Quote Supply of Workspace ONE SaaS Device Licensing & Support 2026Cabinet Office · closes 2026-08-17 · Request for Proposal
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- Joe Martin Live At the Institute, LaxeyToday · 14 Aug 2026 · Laxey Working Men's Institute, New Road, Laxey, Isle of Man, IM4 7BD · Visit Isle of Man
- Island Social Community Club-launch Meeting-book Club and Gardening ClubToday · Isle of Man Home of Rest For Old Horses · allevents (douglas)
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House of Keys officially dissolved
Six weeks until the Island goes to the polls
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Local newsPeel Marina silt to be used to seal off former mining site
Report by BBC Isle of Man
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Local newsIsland puts forward case for retaining biosphere status
Ten-year periodic review submitted to UNESCO
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- House of Keys officially dissolvedSix weeks until the Island goes to the polls Plus: Peel Marina silt to be used to seal off former minin… Peel Marina silt to be used to seal off…Open issue
Douglas North gets sixth election candidateHave you seen a fluffy Tynwald day visitor who may have snuck onto the Island? Plus: Douglas North gets sixth election candidate Census response…Open issue
Sixth election candidate for MiddleJames Cochrane to stand for the House of Keys Plus: 'Unnecessary' delays left electricity customer in li… 'Unnecessary' delays left electricity…Open issue
More people eligible for Isle of Man Government help to buy first homeThe changes, approved by Tynwald in July, have increased income thresholds Plus: Isle of Man Government reprimanded over voters' data… Isle of Man…Open issue
Villa Gaiety booking fee income climbs to more than £157,000 after new ticket chargeTynwald response reveals booking fee income has nearly doubled since the introduction of a 5% external… Plus: 'Government must ensure Island has…Open issue
Social media views 'not always reflected in person'Chief minister reflects of role of social media in politics Plus: Nominations open for Douglas Council’s Community Awa… Charity golf day raises over…Open issue
Call for election candidates to make 'concrete commitment to carers'Crossroads IOM highlights economic and societal value of the Island's carers Plus: '100 per cent committed': Manx Care sets out hospita… '100 per…Open issue
More than a third of Tynwald Day petitions ruled outMore than one in three petitions presented on Tynwald Day this year have been ruled out of order. Plus: Memory Service last reviewed over a year ago…Open issue
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