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Today's briefing · Saturday, 17 October 2026
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Court closes case into inmate found dead in Isle of Man PrisonHe was due to stand trial next year Plus: Cyber Toolkit launches online tool at CyberIsle 2026
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Court closes case into inmate found dead in Isle of Man Prison
He was due to stand trial next year. The case against a man charged with a series of offences, including wounding another person with intent to murder, has been formally closed following his death last month. Taylor Jake Murphy was found dead in his cell at…
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- Clear, 7°C (45°F), wind 7 mphCheck gov.im/mountainroad for A18 Mountain Road status
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What is on today
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- But First Promotions: Chris Helme (the Seahorses)Today · Erin Arts Centre · erin arts centre
- Creative Painting EveningToday · 20 St Pauls Square, Ramsey, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · allevents (ramsey)
- Hospice Fund RaiserToday · St Paul's Church Hall · manx radio
- International Food Taster NightToday · Living Hope Church - Willaston · allevents (douglas)
- L1nkn P4rk - the Linkin Park ExperienceToday · Mad Jack’s · mad jacks & allevents (douglas)
- Re-live the Lives of the Fairy Ground and Old DouglasToday · Isle of Man · manx radio
- Singing For PleasureToday · St Andrew's United Reformed Church · manx radio
- The Rat Pack - Dinner Dance ShowToday · Mooragh Promenade Park Road, Im8 3ar Ramsey, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · allevents (ramsey)
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