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There’s no other parliament like it: Canadian lawyer impressed by TynwaldGovernment lawyer Charlie Feldman described his two-day study visit to the island as an exhilarating… Plus: Grandad walks 102…
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DeadlinePrior Information Notice - Provision of a Long-Term 24-Hour One-to-One…Manx Care (TSY) · closes 2026-08-18 · PINCheck notice
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- 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
- Quick Quote for the removal and Installation of seven Lighting Columns and plinths on Victoria Pier.Department of Infrastructure · closes 2026-08-19 · Request for Proposal
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- Isle of Man TT Course & Motor Museum TourToday · 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 Man
- Orchid Line Miniature Railway Running DayToday · 14 June 2026–25 Oct 2026 · Curraghs Wildlife Park, Main Road, Ballaugh, Isle of Man, IM7 5EA · Visit Isle of Man
- Classic TTToday · 16 Aug 2026–28 Aug 2026 · TT Grandstand, Glencrutchery Road, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM2 6DA · Visit Isle of Man
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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
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Local newsGrandad 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...’
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Local news'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
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Baton of Hope to come back to Isle of Man'Stand Up to Suicide' message continues to be spread Plus: Father and daughter tackle busy week of off-island… Father and daughter tackle busy week…Open issue
Chief Minister: 'AG not out to silence debate'Concerns over wind farm guidance issued to HoK candidates Plus: Chauffeur needed to provide 'professional and discre… Chauffeur needed to provide…Open issue
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 voter details with view…Open issue
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
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