Manx Newscast

Street cleaning, waste collections and budgets are just some of the issues prospective Garff commissioners will have to manage. The local authority is having a by-election to fill in the empty seat on its Laxey Ward which is vacant following Richard Henthorn's election to the House of Keys. Nomination papers must be returned by 4 November - if more than one person stands polling will take place on...

Victim Support says it will continue to provide help and guidance to the family of a murdered teenager. The charity has been working closely with the loved ones of 14-year-old Christopher McBurnie. The Castletown boy died in Ramsey on 29 May last year after being stabbed. On 23 October a 16-year-old boy was found guilty of his murder following a four-week trial at Douglas Courthouse. Lorna Treveth...

Douglas Council says it wants to encourage residents from all backgrounds to stand in the upcoming by-election. It has one available seat in its South Ward following the departure of Karel Ver Elst and nominations open on Wednesday 28 October. Forms are available at the city hall or on the council's website and must be returned by 1pm on 4 November. Leader Devon Watson says there are a number of r...

Douglas Council says it has introduced 'anti-fragile' systems to help it manage consequences of severe storms. The local authority is urging residents to 'take precautions' to protect their property including securing loose outdoor items including bins and trampolines. An amber weather warning has been issued by Ronaldsway Met Office due to Storm Boe which could see gusts of up to 70mph. Leader De...

A campaigner who threatened to take legal action against the Isle of Man Government should the Assisted Dying Bill get Royal Assent says he's 'considering his options'. Graham McAll is from Manx Duty of Care, a campaign group which is against Assisted Dying. He's been speaking to Amy Griffiths:

Ramsey Commissioners says prospective by-election candidates must 'care' about the town and improving it for the better. The local authority has three vacant seats - one after Juan McGuinness was voted into the House of Keys and two due to resignations earlier this year. It's also planning to hold a drop-in session for residents interested in joining the board. Chair Sandra Cottam-Shea says potent...

Arbory and Rushen Commissioners say there are 'so many opportunities' available to people who stand to join the board in an upcoming by-election. There's one seat available after Kirrie Jenkins was voted into the House of Keys in September's General Election. The local authority is inviting prospective candidates to a public meeting, at 7pm tonight (21 October) at Halley McLiag in Ballabeg, to lea...

Douglas Council and Dublin Council have signed a 'friendship agreement' with the hopes of promoting a 'closer co-operation' between the two cities. The Lord Mayor of Dublin Darryl Barron and Mayor of Douglas Steven Crellin signed the agreement at a ceremony this afternoon (20 October). The local authority believes it will help strengthen links for young people, businesses and community organisatio...

The head of an Isle of Man company that provides cyber security services is urging Manx businesses to check whether their website uses the programming language PHP. It comes after a flaw was discovered in the language, which is estimated to be used by 60 to 70 percent of websites. Chief Executive of the Manx Technology Group Joe Hughes says those who aren't sure whether they're affected or not sho...

A parent group on the Isle of Man calling for others to delay giving their children smartphones says its numbers are growing rapidly. What started out as a Facebook group known as 'Delay Smartphones - IOM' has now joined forces with a UK movement known as Smartphone Free Childhood. It asks parents to sign a pact; to not give their child a smartphone until the age of 14, and social media until they...

Lewis Foster speaks to assisted dying campaigner Sue Biggerstaff following confirmation that the Isle of Man's assisted dying act has received royal assent.

The mover of the Island's assisted dying act admits it's a relief to know the legislation has been granted royal assent. Former Ramsey MHK Alex Allinson has welcomed today's announcement in Tynwald, confirming the proposals have now become law. Dr Allinson had to make a number of changes after the UK's Ministry of Justice originally said it couldn't recommend the bill for royal assent. He's been s...

The Chair of Castletown Commissioners says having 'good links' with the new Council of Ministers is important to support the town's future. Tony Brown, a former chief minister, believes the new government shouldn't be spending 'too much' money and time on a new rates system and should instead find other ways to help. Ard-Shirveishagh Chris Thomas appointed his new ministers with Infrastructure, wh...

Manx Radio's political correspondent Phil Gawne reacts to the appointment of Chris Thomas' first Council of Ministers.

Ard-Shirveishagh (Chief Minister) Chris Thomas joins Lewis Foster and Sam Turton live on the Home Run to discuss the formation of his first Council of Ministers.

Women on the Isle of Man are being urged to continue the conversation around menopause. Sunday (18 October) marks World Menopause Day. The International Menopause Society founded the awareness day in 2009; this year’s theme is ‘chronic pain’ - something often experienced during, and after, the menopause transition. Nutritionist Angela Clucas runs Next Level Nutrition and says she helps many Island...

A visit to the Isle of Man by the famous author Agatha Christie has inspired a new Radio 4 drama which will be broadcast today (15 October). In 1930, four years before 'Murder on the Orient Express', she was commissioned to write a mystery story that contained clues to a real-life treasure hunt. In this edition of Newscast, Lewis Foster speaks to Manx artist Michael Starkey about his own connectio...

Darren Timson spoke to the CEO of GNAAS as the charity has raised more than £1million in appeal for a third helicopter. However, Joe Garcia MBE says the ambulance service still hopes to raise another million pounds by December.

Sam Turton speaks to Sam Holliday, the RNLI's Head of Region for Wales and the West, to discuss the future of fleets at Douglas, Port St Mary and the wider Island.

Speaking to Manx Radio's Managing Director Chris Sully following the publication of CURA's report into the public service broadcaster's output.

Speaking to Katie King, Manx National Heritage's Curator of Art and Social History, ahead of the second weekend in MNH's Heritage Open Days festival.

Darren Timson speaks to retired surgeon and Chairman of the Isle of Man's Anti Cancer Association, Malcolm Clague as reports from the UK say 24-49 year-olds between the early 1990's and 2019 saw a 24% increase in cancer diagnoses.

A candidate in the upcoming Marown Commissioners by-election says she would try and help residents 'as much as possible' if elected. Amanda Collister hopes to be able to work with neighbouring authorities and would support improvements to children's play areas and leisure areas. The by-election is taking place on Thursday 8 October, and residents will be able to vote from 8am until 8pm at the Cros...

Income thresholds for households applying for public sector housing are being increased to allow more people to join the waiting lists. It's something which has been welcomed by the leader of Douglas Council. Devon Watson says he appreciates the raise but working families need a 'realistic prospect' of being offered a home. From today (1 October) the baseline for single applicants, with no childre...

Lewis Foster speaks to Manx National Heritage's Head of Collections Kirsty Neate ahead of the switch-off of the iMuseum's online digital newspaper archive service.