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Today's briefing · Monday, 8 June 2026

Scan today's issue by what you need to know.

A reader-facing dashboard for the current Moghrey Mie: top story, agenda, government notices, FOI, events, weather and direct routes into the archive.

Death of former motocrosser 'Gog' OwenMany will remember Roger and his father as the fuel filler service team in the pits at the TT and Manx… Plus: Birth rate 'falling much…
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Lead imageDeath of former motocrosser 'Gog' OwenScan today What is onAn Evening With Everton Legends - Neville Southall & Peter ReidBrowse events Civic watchApplications Open for Parliamentary Internship 2026-27Open Tynwald hub

Top things today

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LeadDeath of former motocrosser 'Gog' OwenMany will remember Roger and his father as the fuel filler service team in the pits at the TT and Manx Grand Prix
AgendaNational Health Service Reform Bill 2026House of Keys + Legislative Council — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 · 10.00am
PlannerLight rain, 11°C (52°F), wind 19 mphHigh tide 05:13 (5.46m)
Lead story

Death of former motocrosser 'Gog' Owen

Many will remember Roger and his father as the fuel filler service team in the pits at the TT and Manx Grand Prix. The follow-up is what it means for local competitors, organisers, supporters and anyone planning around the fixture or event.

  • Birth rate 'falling much faster' in the Isle of Man than the UK says authorIoM Today · Politics · 2026-06-07
  • Manx Care advice to those on Depo-Provera injectionManx Radio · Health · 2026-06-07
  • Health minister welcomes reduction to dental waiting listManx Radio · Health · 2026-06-07
  • Warmer than average May for IslandManx Radio · Island News · 2026-06-07
  • Manx BirdLife awarded funding for new wardenManx Radio · Island News · 2026-06-07
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Weather, tides and practical checks

The utility panel keeps practical morning details close to the editorial briefing.

  • Light rain, 11°C (52°F), wind 19 mphCheck gov.im/mountainroad for A18 Mountain Road status
  • High tide 05:13 (5.46m)Douglas · tidetimes.org.uk Douglas tide table
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House of Keys + Legislative Council — Tue, 9 Jun 2026

House of Keys and Legislative Council sit at 10.00am; agenda papers and the last three proceedings are summarised below.

  • National Health Service Reform Bill 2026House of Keys + Legislative Council — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 · 10.00am
  • Verification of Entity Registration Bill 2026House of Keys + Legislative Council — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 · 10.00am
  • Rating and Valuation (Amendment) Bill 2026House of Keys + Legislative Council — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 · 10.00am
  • Dr Haywood) Amendments Rating and Valuation (Amendment) Bill 2026House of Keys + Legislative Council — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 · 10.00am
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Government

Contracts, notices and public business

Government items are framed around who is buying or changing something, what the public needs to know, and where deadlines sit.

  • Quick Quote - Provisions for IOSH Working Safely CertificateDepartment of Infrastructure (TSY) · closes 2026-06-08 · Request for Proposal
  • Quick Quote – Clean & Chlorination of Water Systems, (Education Sites) – SSFM 492Department of Infrastructure · closes 2026-06-08 · Request for Proposal
  • Quick Quote- Provisions for IOSH Managing Safely Certificate Level 2Department of Infrastructure (TSY) · closes 2026-06-08 · Request for Proposal
  • Request for Information - Physical Verification of Highway Services Fixed AssetsDepartment of Infrastructure (TSY) · closes 2026-06-08 · RFI
  • QUICK QUOTE - Boiler House Refurbishment, Ashley Hill Primary School – SSFM 509Department of Infrastructure · closes 2026-06-09 · Request for Proposal
  • QUICK QUOTE - Boiler House Refurbishment, Kirk Michael Primary School – SSFM 508Department of Infrastructure · closes 2026-06-09 · Request for Proposal
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FOI

Freedom of Information requests

FOI cards are presented with the authority, outcome and readable title before readers open the source record.

  • TT/MGP Therapy serviceDepartment for Enterprise · Information not held · 03/06/2026
  • People's WoodDepartment of Environment, Food and Agriculture · All information sent · 28/05/2026
  • Legal Duty under Section 18 of the National Health Service Act 2001Attorney General's Chambers · Information not held · 01/06/2026
  • Lonan By-Election Poll CardsCabinet Office · Information not held · 27/05/2026
  • Immigration questionCabinet Office · Not required to fulfill request · 02/06/2026
  • Marine Operation Centre overtimeDepartment of Infrastructure · Information not held · 01/06/2026
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Events

What is on today

A scan of event listings from the latest issue, kept compact enough for mobile readers.

  • An Evening With Everton Legends - Neville Southall & Peter ReidToday · Gaiety Theatre · villa gaiety
  • Geeks Quiz - Back To the 80's EditionToday · the Manx Legion Club · allevents (douglas)
  • Pablo Sonhar - Daydreams 489Today · Isle of Man · allevents (ramsey)
  • TT race fortnightToday · Mountain Course · Moghrey Mie calendar
  • Pop-In and Play At Dragon's CastleToday · 08 Jun - 31 Jul · Dragons Castle · VillaGaiety
  • 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
  • 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
  • Guided Aquabike ExperienceToday · 18 May 2026–4 Oct 2026 · The Boat Park, Port Erin, Isle of Man, IM9 6JA · Visit Isle of Man
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Open source notes
Mountain road above the IslandSnaefell · Mountain road above the Island
Upland views and local geographySouth Barrule · Upland views and local geography
Promenade, memorials and daily movementDouglas · Promenade, memorials and daily movement
Harbour, food, trade and community lifePeel · Harbour, food, trade and community life