There’s no other parliament like it: Canadian lawyer impressed by Tynwald

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There’s no other parliament like it: Canadian lawyer impressed by Tynwald

• Government lawyer Charlie Feldman described his two-day study visit to the island as an exhilarating experience.
• A Canadian government lawyer has praised Tynwald’s unique blend of history and modern parliamentary life following a two-day study visit to the island earlier this summer.
• Charlie Feldman, a legislative counsel with Canada’s Department of Justice, visited as part of a programme arranged by the Clerk of Tynwald’s Office.

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Around the Island · 24 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.

IoM Today · Health · 12:41

Grandad walks 102 miles for hospital that treated his granddaughter

• it’s so emotional to see him walking hand in hand with Imogen back to the creamery...’.
• An Isle of Man Creamery tanker driver has completed a 102-mile walk around the island’s dairy farms to raise money for Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, where his granddaughter has received treatment.
• Paul Turner, who usually spends his days collecting milk from farms around the island, swapped his tanker for walking boots as he set out to visit every dairy farm supplying Isle of Man Creamery.

IoM Today · Transport · 11:43

'What do we do next?' Royal Manx Agricultural Society launches new survey

• And you’ll be in with a chance of winning a £200 Steam Packet voucher if you take part.
• The Royal Manx Agricultural Society has launched what it describes as its most comprehensive public survey to date, seeking feedback on this year’s Royal Show.
• The society is inviting anyone with a connection to the 2026 event to share their views on what worked well, what could be improved and what they would like to see at future shows.

Manx Radio · Politics · 14:55

Sixth candidate to stand in Douglas Central

• George Hargreaves makes House of Keys bid.
• A sixth candidate has announced their intention to stand for Douglas Central in September’s General Election.
• George Hargreaves is the Festival Director of the Isle of Man International Film Festival.

Manx Radio · Transport · 12:17

Arrow returns to service after repairs

• Steam Packet vessel spent several days in dry dock after oil leak found.
• The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company vessel Arrow has returned to service following repairs.
• It went into drydock in Birkenhead earlier this month after an oil leak was found in one of its control pitch propellor systems.

IoM Today · Sport · 17:00

FC Isle of Man stage thrilling comeback to maintain unbeaten run

• The Ravens maintained their unbeaten start to the 2026-27 Premier Division season against Ramsbottom United on Saturday evening.
• A thrilling second half comeback saw FC Isle of Man maintain their unbeaten start to the 2026-27 North West Counties Football League Premier Division season against Ramsbottom United on Saturday evening.

Manx Radio · Island News · 09:58

A Manx bap and chicken katsu curry included in new school menu

• Pupils will also have a vegetarian option to choose from.
• Those in primary school will notice changes to the school dinner menu when they return in September.
• A Manx bap with a Manx beef burger, natural yoghurt with berries, creamy mild chicken curry, katsu curry and Manx meatballs are just some of the new inclusions.

Manx Radio · Island News · 06:20

Study finds Isle of Man's clothing offering rates poorly for women

• Does the Isle of Man have a weak high street?
• Local retailers on the Isle of Man have opportunities to compete with online retailers by offering something different.
• That’s the view of the image consultant behind the first Isle of Man State of Style Survey.

Manx Radio · Island News · 06:15

Charity implores people to 'adopt responsibly' as it faces capacity issues

• ManxSPCA seeing rise in social media rehoming fails.
• People on the Isle of Man are being urged to ’adopt responsibly.
• It’s after a warning from the ManxSPCA that its kennels and cattery are close to full capacity.

IoM Today · Island News · 13:29

Reports marshals being ignored’ on opening day of Manx Grand Prix

• We have received reports of people not listening to marshals.
• Police have issued a stern warning to spectators and members of the public following reports of marshals being ignored during the opening day of the Manx Grand Prix.
• Isle of Man Constabulary says it received reports of people failing to listen to marshals on Sunday, when around three hours of action took place before qualifying was halted following a red flag incident and deteriorating weather.

3FM · Island News · 11:31

Manx food and drink producers celebrate 22 Great Taste wins

• 22 Isle of Man food and drink products have received Great Taste accreditation this year.
• Ten Island businesses have been recognised, with this year’s results the highest number of awards achieved in the past three years.
• The Great Taste Awards attract more than 14,000 entries each year, judged through blind tastings by more than 500 food and drink experts.

3FM · Island News · 09:42

Samantha Barks is ready for the Greatest Show next Spring

• Manx actress, singer and Broadway star Samantha Barks has confirmed when she'll return to the West End next year.
• She’ll star in The Greatest Showman, which is coming to London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane from spring 2027.
• The cast announced the news during Disney’s D23 fan event in Anaheim, California, at the weekend.

3FM · Business · 09:09

Sponsor wanted for the Island’s parking discs

• Could your company sponsor the Island's parking discs?
• The card gadgets, used to display what time you parked, are issued by the Department of Infrastructure.
• It says it’s looking for a company to sponsor their production when current supplies run out.

3FM · Island News · 07:37

Island's minimum wage to be reviewed

• What do you think should happen to the minimum wage?
• Earlier this year, Tynwald increased the adult rate to £12.86 an hour.
• Now, the committee set up to review the rates is asking for submissions ahead of any changes next April.

3FM · Island News · 06:55

Bigfoot Sunflowers set to bloom again in Ballabeg

• A sunflower field in the south of the Island says it's nearly ready to open its gates.
• Bigfoot Sunflowers in Ballabeg has announced on Facebook that it will be returning for 2026.
• Visitors will be able to wander among the sunflowers, take photos and pick blooms to take home.

IoM Today · Business · 11:35

PR consultant becomes Isle of Man’s first CIPR Chartered Practitioner

• The Manx-born consultant said the achievement makes her incredibly proud.
• Ramsey-based PR consultant Kirstie Nickson has become the Isle of Man’s first to achieve Chartered Practitioner accreditation from the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR).
• Chartered Practitioner status is the highest individual accreditation awarded by the CIPR.

IoM Today · Business · 11:33

Isle of Man-based consultancy firm appoints new chief commercial officer

• It is great to have him joining the team, and I am looking forward to what comes next.
• SolutionsHub, a provider of iGaming licensing and regulatory services, has appointed experienced executive Gary Harrison as its new chief commercial officer.
• Mr Harrison brings more than 20 years of senior commercial, technology and business development experience across iGaming, licensing, financial services and other regulated industries.

IoM Today · Business · 10:51

Lawyer becomes dual-qualified after being called to Manx Bar

• Congratulations Charlene!
• Lawyer Charlene Lloyd has become dual-qualified in South Africa and the Isle of Man after being commissioned as a Manx advocate.
• Ms Lloyd, who works in Callin Wild’s Litigation Department, was formally called to the Bar and commissioned as an Advocate of the Isle of Man on Tuesday, August 4.

3FM · Island News · 17:11

Spooky Langness experience raises questions about haunting

• A social media user's claiming Langness may be haunted - after their mother heard spectral wailing and singing on the peninsula last week.
• They took to Reddit to explain they’d gone out shortly after midnight last Thursday, August 13 following the eclipse to watch a meteor shower.
• But their mum said she could hear wailing and singing - and they then fled after hearing someone running through the grass towards them, only to discover there was noone there when they put their car headlights on.

Manx Radio · Island News · 06:15

Positive response to decision to let dogs on beach all year

• Community shares views on council's 12-month trial.
• Dogs will be allowed on Douglas Beach at all times of the year for the next 12 months.
• Douglas City Council has agreed to support the idea but says the trial will only work if people don’t abuse it.

3FM · Island News · 11:11

Anger after vandals target Castletown's square

• Market Square in Castletown has been targeted by vandals over the weekend.
• Lorna Waters took to Facebook after finding damage in the square on Sunday morning, saying flowers had been ripped up and two of the planters had been knocked over.
• Coffecraft in the square described the incident as ’so sad’ and will be reviewing CCTV.

IoM Today · Sport · 15:54

New rugby season set to be delayed

• After careful consideration and extensive consultation with clubs, we have decided to delay the start of the competitive community game season.
• The start of the 2026-27 rugby season has been delayed following the recent spell of hot and dry weather.
• The drought conditions that most of Great Britain has experienced lately has left many pitches in an unsuitable state for contact rugby to take place.

IoM Today · Island News · 14:00

Man admits sending sexual messages to people he thought were children

• He also pleaded guilty to distributing an intimate image.
• A Port Erin man has admitted sexual communication with what he thought was two children.
• Thirty-three-year-old Blake Robert Thomas Gelling thought he was messaging two girls aged under 16, but was actually talking to a child online safety team, with adults posing as children.

IoM Today · Island News · 13:33

Woman wins driving licence back early after five-year ban

• She was disqualified after failing to provide a breath sample and must pass two tests before driving again.
• A 44-year-old who was banned from driving for five years has won her licence back early.
• Rachele Anette Quayle was disqualified on July 16, 2021 for five years.

IoM Today · Business · 11:30

Young Isle of Man entrepreneur secures £300,000 backing for gaming venture

• He co-founded the business while he was at university.
• A young Manx entrepreneur has helped secure £300,000 in new investment for a gaming technology business he co-founded while at university.
• Joshua Sinclair, 21, is co-founder of SkinScanner.gg, a free website that allows gamers to compare prices for virtual items bought and sold through online marketplaces.

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