Manx Care warns MGP visitors over health insurance

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Manx Care warns MGP visitors over health insurance

• Manx Care is warning Manx Grand Prix visitors to ensure they're insured!
• The organisation says even with healthcare agreements in place, not all treatment is covered.
• It adds costs can quickly add up if you need medical care on Island as a visitor.

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Overcast, 13°C (55°F), wind 6 mph

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Around the Island · 21 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.

Manx Radio · Politics · 14:05

Peel voters outline what they want from next government

• The general election is on Thursday 24 September.
• Around 40 residents in Glenfaba and Peel have outlined what they want to see from the next government.
• Organised by Lulu Gillow, Janet Bridle and Nigel Comely, the meeting at Peel Centenary Centre followed similar events in Port St Mary and Douglas.

Manx Radio · Politics · 10:23

Election candidate to stand in two constituencies

• Arwid Hall hopes to represent either Douglas East or Douglas South.
• A candidate has announced their plans to seek election in two constituencies in September’s General Election.
• Arwid Hall is currently a commissioner for both Ramsey and Douglas, and will be standing in Douglas East and Douglas South.

IoM Today · Transport · 13:00

Win £500 Steam Packet vouchers with Isle Listen's charity draw

• Only 2,000 tickets, priced at £5 each, are available.
• Isle Listen has launched its latest fundraising prize draw – the chance to win one of two £500 Steam Packet vouchers.
• The vouchers, which are valid for use until January 2028, can be used in full or in part towards any sailing.

3FM · Transport · 17:22

Police issue stay left reminder for foreign visitors

• Police are reminding Manx Grand Prix visitors which side of the road we drive on here.
• In a message to those who’ve arrived to watch roadracing action officer say we drive on the left-hand side of the road.
• They add you should take a moment at roundabouts and junctions to remember.

3FM · Island News · 13:32

One man's plans for his big log

• A northern man plans to raise money for charity by hauling his massive log across the Island.
• Owen Bevan aims to drag part of a tree which fell in his garden from Sky Hill in Ramsey to Castletown.
• He’ll be tackling the endurance challenge on Saturday, September 12 to raise money for conservation charity Dragging the Forest Home.

3FM · Island News · 12:36

Review submitted as Island seeks to keep Biosphere status

• The Isle of Man has submitted its first review as it looks to retain UNESCO Biosphere status.
• The Department for Enterprise says the government needs to reapply every ten years for the status, even if the Island already meets the criteria.
• And it adds it wants to help people understand what Biosphere status means for the Island over the coming decade.

3FM · Island News · 10:25

DOI wants to revamp Douglas landmark

• The Department of Infrastructure says it wants to give one of the Island's best-known buildings a facelift.
• It’s applied for planning permission to replace panelling and windows at the Sea Terminal.
• In its application, it says it wants to replace windows and wall panels at the crow’s Nest on the third floor.

3FM · Weather · 09:52

Appeal for more MGP marshals amidst uncertain weather

• There's a call for more volunteers to come forward to don the high-viz and make sure Manx Grand Prix goes ahead as planned.
• IOM TT Marshals says the ever-changing weather conditions means it’s a challenge finding enough marshals to man the course.
• On social media, they’re appealing for anyone to come forward if they’re available during any of the contingency sessions on the schedule.

IoM Today · Sport · 16:03

Nathan Harrison sets fastest time in Thursday afternoon's Classic TT qualifying

• Johnny Stewart was once again the fastest in Manx Grand Prix qualifying.
• Onchan’s Nathan Harrison produced the quickest time of the combined Classic TT and Manx Grand Prix qualifying session on Thursday afternoon.
• The Manxman produced a lap of 18 minutes 9.057 seconds (124.679mph) on the Greenall Racing 2001 Kawasaki ZXR750.

IoM Today · Island News · 13:37

Rare civic reception held to honour Manx historian

• Commissioners recognised his lifelong contribution to the island’s architectural history.
• Onchan Commissioners have held a rare civic reception to recognise resident Peter Kelly for his contribution to preserving and highlighting the island’s architectural history.
• The reception was held on Monday, August 3, in recognition of Mr Kelly’s work over his adult life researching and bringing attention to the history of buildings and architecture across the Isle of Man, particularly in Onchan.

IoM Today · Business · 13:21

Manx Telecom to take online safety roadshow to island primary schools

• Year 6 is a brilliant age to have these conversations.
• Manx Telecom is to take an online safety roadshow to primary schools across the Isle of Man this autumn, with Year 6 pupils set to receive expert-led sessions on staying safe online.
• The local network provider has coordinated the programme with schools across the island and has brought in UK children ’s online safety charity Childnet to deliver the sessions.

IoM Today · Island News · 13:18

Legendary Spitfire returns to Manx skies - with a Mustang alongside it

• Thirty-five-minute flight experiences will continue until Saturday.
• Two legendary wartime aircraft have been taking to the skies above the Isle of Man.
• A Spitfire and the American P-51 Mustang have been operating passenger flights from Ronaldsway Airport.

IoM Today · Island News · 13:00

PETA wades into Noel Edmonds lobstergate’ row with Isle of Man billboards

• The animal rights group has joined the debate.
• An animal rights organisation has become involved in lobstergate’ by placing billboards encouraging people not to eat the shellfish.
• People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has put up the billboards at the Sea Terminal urging people not to eat lobsters.

3FM · Island News · 06:22

Manx actor to return to Irish TV show

• A Manx acting star could be returning to our screens for a third season of a much-loved Irish gangster saga.
• Francis Magee, who lived in Peel, is one of the stars of Kin, which begins filming again soon.
• Irish TV station RTE has officially confirmed the show’s return - fans were left fearing for its future after owner Canadian film firm Bron went into bankruptcy.

Manx Radio · Politics · 12:55

Church packed for funeral of John Wannenburgh MHK

• His son spoke of his strength, stubbornness and love.
• The funeral has taken place at St Mary’s Church in Douglas for Douglas North MHK John Wannenburgh, who died earlier this month.
• Born in Cleethorpes and raised in South Africa, John Wannenburgh’s qualities as a man of few words, a man with a big heart, a wicked sense of humour and a genuine instinct for people were known by all who came into contact with him - either as a politician, work colleague or friend.

3FM · Island News · 10:43

Controversy over rule changes at famous TT spot

• Changes at a popular TT spectating spot have been causing a stir online, with new rules sparking debate among race fans.
• Fields south of the Creg ny Baa now have signs asking people not to dangle their legs from the sod hedge banks at the side of the course.
• And blue rope’s also been put in place to stop people sitting in the embankments.

Manx Radio · Island News · 06:30

'The bigger question is: Why were they protesting in the first place?'

• Prison responds to allegations but more questions remain.
• Prisoners are ’still human beings who have families’ and ’they’re eventually going to come back into our community.
• That’s the message from a source with a connection to the Isle of Man Prison who has joined calls for an independent inquiry into the site.

Manx Radio · Island News · 07:06

£16k spend on sea wall art will 'protect and support' artists

• Council says DoI 'omitted' cost from its budget.
• Douglas City Council will be providing £16,000 from its reserves to the Department of Infrastructure which has ’omitted’ the costs from its budget.
• The local authority says the sea wall is important for protecting the capital and supporting the project will help ’protect’ local artists.

Manx Radio · Culture · 06:20

Budding poets invited to apply for 12th bardship

• Competition celebrates creativity, culture and the spoken and written word.
• Budding poets on the Isle of Man have just over a week left to put themselves forward for the position of Manx Bard.
• The search is on to find someone to take over the role from current postholder Bradley Chambers.

Manx Radio · Island News · 06:19

Northern Hub is 'crucial' to providing support for residents says Ramsey Commissioners

• Chair Sandra Cottam-Shea says the town hall will help facilitate the scheme.
• Chair Sandra Cottam-Shea believes there is a ’comprehensive’ third sector and public sector but often the disconnect can leave people stuck.
• A scheme will see the town be used as a ’regional hub’ for government services including digital support, signposting and assistance with government forms and applications.

IoM Today · Island News · 14:05

Man breached domestic abuse notice twice - and was found hiding in wardrobe

• He was fined £850 and ordered to pay £125 prosecution costs.
• An Onchan man who breached a Domestic Abuse Protection Notice twice has been fined £850.
• Mark Whipp, aged 39, was issued with the notice on May 5.

Island Utility · Practical note