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Today's briefing · Thursday, 6 August 2026

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More than a third of Tynwald Day petitions ruled outMore than one in three petitions presented on Tynwald Day this year have been ruled out of order. Plus: Memory Service last reviewed over…
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Promenade, memorials and daily movement
DouglasTop things today
LeadMore than a third of Tynwald Day petitions ruled outMore than one in three petitions presented on Tynwald Day this year have been ruled out of order.
AgendaTynwald internship ‘coolest job ever’31 Jul · latest news
PlannerOvercast, 13°C (55°F), wind 13 mphHigh tide 05:08 (6.1m)
Lead story

More than a third of Tynwald Day petitions ruled out

More than one in three petitions presented on Tynwald Day this year have been ruled out of order. A report on the petitions for redress of grievance from the Standing Orders Committee of Tynwald will be laid before the court during its October sitting. It…

  • Memory Service last reviewed over a year ago3FM · Health · 2026-08-05
  • Douglas East MHK seeking re-electionManx Radio · Politics · 2026-08-05
  • Fourth candidate for Douglas NorthManx Radio · Business · 2026-08-05
  • Island could be named "most desirable in Europe" this year3FM · Transport · 2026-08-05
  • "We're hoping to create something brand new for the Isle of Man"Manx Radio · Island News · 2026-08-05
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  • Overcast, 13°C (55°F), wind 13 mphCheck gov.im/mountainroad for A18 Mountain Road status
  • High tide 05:08 (6.1m)Douglas · tidetimes.org.uk Douglas tide table
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Tynwald

Tynwald sitting — Tue, 20 Oct 2026

20 votes/proceedings records available; 4 latest Tynwald news items; 8 upcoming sittings.

  • Tynwald internship ‘coolest job ever’31 Jul · latest news
  • Junior Tynwald ‘brilliant experience’22 Jul · latest news
  • The King to make first visit to the Isle of Man as Lord of Mann7 Jul · latest news
  • Your Guide to the Tynwald Weekend3 Jul · latest news
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Government

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  • RFI/PIN - Construction of Garff Wastewater Treatment WorksManx Utilities Authority · closes 2026-08-06 · Request for Proposal
  • Request for Information (RFI) - Applicant Tracking System for Isle of Man Public ServicesGovernment Transformation Services (TSY) · closes 2026-08-07 · RFI
  • Quick Quote - Research Project Exploring the Value of a Nation Brand - Department for EnterpriseDepartment for Enterprise · closes 2026-08-10 · Request for Proposal
  • RFI - Solar Generation ProjectsManx Utilities Authority · closes 2026-08-10 · Request for Proposal
  • Tender - Spillway Channels Repair WorksManx Utilities Authority · closes 2026-08-10 · Open
  • Roofing Works at Cronk GrianaghDepartment of Infrastructure (TSY) · closes 2026-08-11 · Combined
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FOI

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Events

What is on today

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  • Abbasolutely Fab At the Draw Summer Concert SeriesToday · the Draw · allevents (ramsey)
  • Breathe and Stretch (peel)Today · Peel Sailors Shelter · manx radio
  • MusicaleToday · St Catherine’s Church · manx radio
  • Orchid Line Miniature RailwayToday · the Curraghs Wildlife Park · manx radio
  • Royal Artillery Association i.o.m. Willie Kneale Memorial Band ConcertToday · Isle of Man · manx radio
  • Cats (Taylorian Productions)Today · 06 - 15 Aug · Gaiety Theatre · VillaGaiety
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Promenade, memorials and daily movementDouglas · Promenade, memorials and daily movement
Local news before the day startsMorning briefing · Local news before the day starts
Public records and civic checkingSource trail · Public records and civic checking
Weather, tides, roads and travelPlan the day · Weather, tides, roads and travel