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Isle of Man morning briefing desk · Wednesday, 21 October 2026

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The Island briefing desk, rebuilt around what readers need now.Speaker to 'exercise right as a parliamentarian' by asking questionsDavid Ashford says he intends to be an active asker of questions in Tynwald Plus: Island residents asked to share cost-of-living…
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Lead imageSpeaker to 'exercise right as a parliamentarian' by asking questionsScan today What is onIsle of Man TT Course & Motor Museum TourBrowse events Civic watchTynwald and public businessOpen Tynwald hub

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Events today

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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
  • Vintage Motorcycles On DisplayToday · 18 May 2026–1 Nov 2026 · House Of Manannan, Isle of Man, peel, Isle of Man, IM5 1TA · Visit Isle of Man
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Today's briefing

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Lead story

Speaker to 'exercise right as a parliamentarian' by asking questions

David Ashford says he intends to be an active asker of questions in Tynwald

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Speaker to 'exercise right as a parliamentarian' by asking questionsLocal news

Island residents asked to share cost-of-living experiences

How are you finding the cost of living? A market research company is surveying people to compare experiences across the Crown Dependencies.

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Island residents asked to share cost-of-living experiencesLocal news

Charity shop issues health hazard warning over bags left outside

A charity shop in the west of the Island is pleading with people not to leave bags outside when it's closed.

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