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Isle of Man Energy donates £15,000 to boost Salvation Army services

• The demand for our debt advice service has never been greater.
• The donation forms part of the company’s ongoing support of the charity, continuing a relationship that has gone back more than three years.
• The funding will support its debt advice service, which was established in 2020 and provides island residents with budgeting support, debt advice and practical financial guidance.

Today on the island

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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 · Health12:10 Audiology drop-in clinics to be suspended indefinitely says Manx Care • Health body says demand has exceeded capacity in recent weeks. • Audiology drop in clinics at Noble’s Hospital will be suspended indefinitely from Monday. • Manx Care says that in recent weeks demand has exceeded capacity with the clinics quickly becoming full, with patients having to be turned away.

3FM · Politics06:40 Second election candidate withdraws in southern constituency • Another candidate for Arbory, Castletown and Malew has withdrawn from the general election. • Jeroen Wats says he’s had a change of heart after thinking more about the responsibility of the job. • It comes after MHK Tim Glover announced he won’t defend his seat, to support his wife during her health issues.

Manx Radio · Culture18:04 Music icon to perform on Island • Nile Rodgers and Chic booked for Villa Marina Royal Hall. • One of music’s most iconic and enduring forces, Nile Rodgers, is to perform on the Isle of Man with Chic, the group he co-founded. • Nile Rodgers and Chic will bring their legendary sound to the Villa Marina’s Royal Hall on 23 September.

Manx Radio · Transport13:25 EasyJet to introduce direct flights between Isle of Man and Geneva • Airline's first international route from Ronaldsway. • Direct flights between the Isle of Man and Geneva are to be launched this winter. • EasyJet will operate its first international route from Ronaldsway with flights once a week on Saturdays from 19 December.

IoM Today · Island News15:06 Station officer retires after 32 years of service at Isle of Man fire station • Chris is an outstanding public servant who has left a lasting legacy. • Chris Blatcher has stepped down following a long career that began in December 1994, during which he rose through the ranks and eventually became officer in charge at Ramsey in 2018. • Chris received his first promotion in 1998 and was consistently involved in providing on-call cover throughout his service.

IoM Today · Island News11:38 New Isle of Man alcohol licence proposed for weddings and private functions • This pilot represents a positive and practical response to industry feedback. • The proposed Private Event Liquor Licence would allow eligible on-licence holders to supply alcohol at invitation-only events with up to 250 guests lasting no more than one day. • If approved, it would be introduced on a trial basis for 18 months from August 10 next year.

IoM Today · Island News10:49 David Gray describes the Isle of Man as a place with a 'little quirk to it' • And he managed to indulge one of his biggest passions during a visit for his first ever show here. • The linked report gives the source-specific context for "David Gray describes the Isle of Man as a place with a 'little quirk to it'".

Manx Radio · Island News11:20 QEII headteacher asks parents to support policy on wearing tights • Pupils can remove ties and wear shorts, but are asked to uphold tights rule. • The headteacher at QEII High School is asking parents for support in upholding uniform standards over skirts and tights during the current warm spell. • It comes after comments from parents on social media claiming the school is insisting pupils who choose to wear a skirt also wear tights despite the higher temperatures.

Manx Radio · Island News11:19 Blind supermarket worker's discrimination case 'resolved and settled' for undisclosed sum • Co-op says it maintains 'zero-tolerance approach' to discrimination following tribunal. • An Employment and Equality Tribunal case between a registered blind shop worker and the Co-op has been ’resolved and settled’ for an undisclosed sum. • Rachel Victoria Willis worked at the store in Ramsey and filed a complaint alleging unfair dismissal/ unfair redundancy (including constructive dismissal).

3FM · Island News13:18 Douglas Council justifies crematorium streaming cost • Douglas City Council has issued a statement justifying its decision to start charging for streaming services at the crematorium. • It says it has to pay an outside company for the new service, as the old media system had poor audio quality and was becoming outdated. • The council explained the upgraded platform also has more functions, like professional recording and the ability to display tributes during services.

3FM · Island News16:55 Dolly Parton’s free book scheme expands across south • Dolly Parton's children's reading charity has expanded further in the South. • Arbory and Rushen Commissioners say it’s thanks to a generous anonymous benefactor. • Children under five in Port St Mary, Port Erin and Arbory and Rushen can now register to get free books from The Imagination Library.

IoM Today · Island News10:29 Victorian era tourist attraction shut as more repairs needed • A contractor has been contacted to carry out further works. • Volunteers behind the Great Union Camera Obscura posted a temporary closure notice online on June 14, warning visitors that the attraction had shut while work took place and that it may not reopen for some time. • The notice said: Please note that the Camera Obscura is currently closed while essential work is being carried out.

3FM · Transport11:00 DOI says road patching team's work can't be fully planned • The infrastructure minister can't say what work is planned by his department's road patching team, because the situation changes too often. • Tim Crookall was responding to a Tynwald question for written reply from Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouse. • Mr Moorhouse had asked if the minister would publish the work plan of the team until October, but Mr Crookall replied this wouldn’t be possible.

3FM · Law09:49 Sea Terminal arrests up by nearly half • The police say arrests at the Sea Terminal have increased by nearly half over the past year. • According to the chief constable’s annual report, the number of investigations at the capital’s port also rose from 55 to 91. • There were 90 arrests there, compared to 61 the previous year - a jump of 47.5 percent.

IoM Today · Island News15:07 Douglas Council introduces enhanced funeral webcast charges at crematorium • These services are provided by an external specialist company and help ensure the broadcast is reliable, secure and of an appropriate standard for the occasion. • The linked report gives the source-specific context for "Douglas Council introduces enhanced funeral webcast charges at crematorium".

IoM Today · Island News12:33 Plans to extend Santon village hall to boost nursery provision • The proposal is justified by clear community and social need. • Santon Church meeting room lies in the grounds of St Sanctain’s Church and is home to Sunshine Nursery and provides a space for events. • But parish wardens say the building is too small and wants to add an extension to benefit the nursery and ensure wedding, funeral and christening receptions can be held there.

IoM Today · Island News12:30 Ballaugh church receives £3,000 boost towards stained glass restoration • The project is expected to cost around £14,000. • The Victorian church is currently raising funds to repair six stained glass windows, with specialist conservation work being carried out by Ark Stained Glass and Leaded Lights Limited. • The current restoration project at Ballaugh is expected to cost around £14,000.

Manx Radio · Island News06:36 Gordon aiming to cycle 1,000 miles and raise £1,000 before 75th birthday • Due to complete charity challenge by August. • An Isle of Man resident is aiming to cycle 1,000 miles - and raise £1,000 for Breast Cancer Now - all before his 75th birthday. • Gordon Drinkwater is more than halfway through his challenge which he’s hoping to complete by August. " Every mile and every donation will help support the amazing work Breast Cancer Now does for people affected by breast cancer." - Gordon Drinkwater It’s the second time he’s raised money for the charity.

Manx Radio · Business09:45 Fourth candidate declares for Ayre and Michael • Stephen Broad runs a haulage and crane hire business. • A fourth candidate has announced their intention to stand in Ayre and Michael in September’s General Election. • He says: "I have decided to stand in the 2026 House of Keys General Election because I am extremely concerned about the current and future trajectory of the Isle of Man." Among Stephen’s priorities are government reform, encouraging young people to stay on the Island and making sure our infrastructure, healthcare and schools are fit for purpose.

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What's on: next 7 days

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Today · 26 - 27 Jun · Gaiety Theatre · Villa GaietyThe Good Life - the Service Players

Today · 26 June 2026–28 June 2026 · Villa Marina, Promenade, Douglas, Douglas, IM1 2HP · Visit Isle of ManIsle of Man Scooter Rally

Today · Samis At the Bradda Glen · alleventsA Taste of Cairo Dinner Show In Port Erin

Today · Rosehill Farm Apartments · visit isle of man & allevents (douglas) & visitor events calendarFull Moon Festival

Today · 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 ManIsle of Man TT Course & Motor Museum Tour

Today · 14 June 2026–25 Oct 2026 · Curraghs Wildlife Park, Main Road, Ballaugh, Isle of Man, IM7 5EA · Visit Isle of ManOrchid Line Miniature Railway Running Day

Today · 18 May 2026–1 Nov 2026 · House Of Manannan, Isle of Man, peel, Isle of Man, IM5 1TA · Visit Isle of ManVintage Motorcycles On Display

Today · 18 May 2026–4 Oct 2026 · The Boat Park, Port Erin, Isle of Man, IM9 6JA · Visit Isle of ManGuided Aquabike Experience

Today · 2 Apr 2026–31 Oct 2026 · Douglas Railway Station, Bank Hill, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 5PT · Visit Isle of ManIsle of Man Railways Dining Car

Today · 24 June 2026–28 June 2026 · SUPERCAR ISLAND, THROUGHOUT THE ISLE OF MAN, ISLE OF MAN, ISLE OF MAN, IM1 1AR · Visit Isle of ManPetrolheadonism Supercar Island

Today · 26 Jun - 31 Jul · Dragons Castle · Villa GaietyPop-In and Play At Dragon's Castle

Today · 26 June 2026 · Dhoon Glen, IM7 1HL · Visit Isle of ManGlass Flowers

Today · 3 May 2026–18 Oct 2026 · Groudle Glen Railway, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM32HA · Visit Isle of ManFamily Trainspotting Challenge

Today · 3 May 2026–18 Oct 2026 · Groudle Glen Railway, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM32HA · Visit Isle of ManSteam Teas

Tomorrow · Laxey, Isle of Man · manx radio & visit isle of man & alleventsA Manx Day Out In Laxey

Tomorrow · Mooragh Lake Car Park · alleventsGran Fondo Isle of Man Guided Ride

Tomorrow · King William's College, Im9 1tp Castletown, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · alleventsLes Liaisons Dangereuses - National Theatre Live

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Celtic folklore Welsh and Manx book

Folklore, fairies and Island legends.

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Island Amazon pick 2

Isle of Man railways book

Railway heritage reading for Island transport fans.

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Isle of Man railway book

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A small Manx fact

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