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Latest published briefing.Latest: Sunday, 18 October 2026 · website published · newsletter sent · today's civic scan

Isle of Man morning briefing desk · Sunday, 18 October 2026

The Island briefing desk, rebuilt around what readers need now.

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The Island briefing desk, rebuilt around what readers need now.Disappointing end to Isle of Man Centre motocross championshipLiam Smith just had to finish to retain the island title Plus: Plans for an ice rink and Christmas market in Dougla…
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.
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Quick checksUseful before scrolling.Sunday, 18 October 2026 · Cloudy, 10°C (49°F), wind 5 mph
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Island context at a glance

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Original linksManx Radio, 3FM, IOM TodayStory cards keep outlet names and direct source links where the issue data provides them.Open sourced issue
Public records26 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 utilityManx Radio, Allevents (douglas)Practical information is included when it helps readers plan the day, not just to fill space.Scan today

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The latest issue, turned into a civic scan: agenda, public notices, FOI, events and practical day-planning links.

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What is on

Events today

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Day planner

Weather and tides

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Today's briefing

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Today's briefing
Lead story

Disappointing end to Isle of Man Centre motocross championship

Liam Smith just had to finish to retain the island title

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Disappointing end to Isle of Man Centre motocross championshipLocal news

Plans for an ice rink and Christmas market in Douglas this winter

Applicant wants to erect a marquee on The Boneyard at Noble's Park

Read in today's briefing
Plans for an ice rink and Christmas market in Douglas this winterLocal news

Fundraiser runs Croatian marathon for endometriosis charity

Bethany Colgan raised more than £1,000

Read in today's briefing
Fundraiser runs Croatian marathon for endometriosis charityTynwald

Tynwald in plain English

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Tynwald in plain EnglishFOI

Freedom of information

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Freedom of informationGovernment

Government contracts

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