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Live morning briefing is current.Latest: Saturday, 15 August 2026 · website marker pending · send marker pending · today's civic scan · 29 government notices

Isle of Man morning briefing desk · Saturday, 15 August 2026

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The 233-year deal behind the Isle of Man ferry terminal in LiverpoolMore than 200 pages of newly released documents shed light on costs, restrictions and potential… Plus: Election hopeful used…
Source audit adoptedUseful links are now visible from the homepage.TT, travel, visitors, heritage and consultations are surfaced as direct reader checks instead of hidden references.
TT liveRace safety and scheduleOfficial TT news, live timing, Infoline, schedule and Bus Vannin disruption links. TravelRoad, ferry, airportPractical morning checks for roads, buses, ferries, airport links, weather and tides. VisitorsETA and arrivalsGov.im visitor rules, ETA, Dublin arrivals and airport/sea-terminal transport checks. HeritagePlaces and featuresMNH, iMuseum, Historic Environment Record and source-safe evergreen place checks. ConsultationsDeadlines before they disappearCitizen Space proposals, response deadlines, public views and policy changes.

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Quick checksUseful before scrolling.Saturday, 15 August 2026 · Cloudy, 16°C (61°F), wind 9 mph
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69events tracked
29public notices
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Lead imageThe 233-year deal behind the Isle of Man ferry terminal in LiverpoolScan today What is onAn Acoustic Evening With Katie Nicholas With Càel OakBrowse events Civic watchTynwald and public businessOpen Tynwald hub

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16 news items55 public records69 event listingsdaily publish check
Original linksIOM Today, Manx Radio, 3FMStory cards keep outlet names and direct source links where the issue data provides them.Open sourced issue
Public records55 public-record items in the latest scanTynwald, government, procurement and FOI items are rewritten for plain-English reading, with original links preserved.Read source ledger
Daily utilityVisit Isle Of Man, Visitor Events CalendarPractical information is included when it helps readers plan the day, not just to fill space.Scan today

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Government watch

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  • Quick Quote Supply of Workspace ONE SaaS Device Licensing & Support 2026Cabinet Office · closes 2026-08-17 · Request for Proposal
  • Prior Information Notice - Provision of a Long-Term 24-Hour One-to-One Domiciliary Care Support Package for an Adult Residing in Their Own HomeManx Care (TSY) · closes 2026-08-18 · PIN
  • Select List - Vehicle Ancillary SupportManx Utilities Authority · closes 2026-08-18 · Open
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Events today

Selected events and listings from the latest morning briefing.

  • An Acoustic Evening With Katie Nicholas With Càel OakToday · 15 Aug 2026 · Atholl Room, Peel Centenary Centre, 22 Atholl St,, Peel, Isle of Man, IM5 1HH · Visit Isle of Man
  • Isle of Man Kayak FestivalToday · Isle of Man · visitor events calendar
  • North Quay Live - Manx Grand Prix Live Music EventToday · North Quay · manx radio
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Weather and tides

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  • Cloudy, 16°C (61°F), wind 9 mphCheck gov.im/mountainroad for A18 Mountain Road status
  • High tide 01:43 (7.53m)Douglas · tidetimes.org.uk Douglas tide table

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Today's briefing

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Lead story

The 233-year deal behind the Isle of Man ferry terminal in Liverpool

More than 200 pages of newly released documents shed light on costs, restrictions and potential liabilities

Read the full lead story
Local news

Election hopeful used voter details with view to forming personal relationship

He was reprimanded by the Information Commissioner but argues data protection laws should not prevent people forming personal relationships

Read in today's briefing
Local news

Stephen Keeley appointed Creamery MD

He steps into the role after 27 years with the business

Read in today's briefing
Tynwald

Tynwald in plain English

Agenda items and parliamentary updates are pulled into plain-English summaries when available.

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FOI

Freedom of information

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Government

Quick Quote Supply of Workspace ONE SaaS Device Licensing & Support 2026

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Events

An Acoustic Evening With Katie Nicholas With Càel Oak

Today · 15 Aug 2026

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