Clerk of the Course Gary Thompson has announced💃 another provisional revised schedule for Saturday, with the first Sure Sidecar race now pencilled in for a 5pm start.

High winds with gusts up to 60mph have forced ꦇan𝓰other rethink, combined with major accidents in Onchan at Baldrine, a question mark over whether the Air Med helicopter can fly in the conditions and a current lack of hospital beds, should they be required.

A serious incident involving a privately-owned helicopter on Saturday morning, which came down in the valley at the 33rd Milesto༒ne on the Mountain, also created more problems for the emergency services.

The 48-year-old pilot, the only person travelling on the helicopt𒅌er, sadly died as a result of the accident.

The revamped schedule for Saturday ༒now sees the RST Parade Lap set for 4.30pm, with roads closing from Ramsey to the Bu😼ngalow from 3.15pm and from the Bungalow to Creg-ny-baa from 3.30pm.

The rest of the course is due to close from 4pm.

Followꦓing the Sidecar race at 5pm, untimed practice is due for Superbike, Superstock, Supersport and Ligh🌳tweight machines with a practice session for the TT Zero class.

On Friday, the 𒁃decision was taken to reschedule the RST Superbike race for a 2pm start on Sunday after being moved from Saturday's programme due to the windy conditions.