The majority of people attending a public meeting to discuss proposals for an offshore windfarm off the Island's east coast were against the plans. It was organised by Garff Commissioners about the Mooir Vannin Offshore Windfarm proposal by Ørsted. The local authority was using the meeting to gauge the views of residents before submitting its own r…

A local dad who campaigned for new equipment in Governor's Hill play area says it's 'great' that Douglas Council has started to invest in it but feels more needs to be done. Richard Little started a campaign to put pressure on the local authority to resolve some longstanding issues at the park including problems with the flooring, improving picnic …

Further calls for better apprenticeship support have been heard at a Construction Skills Conference held on the Island. Construction Isle of Man wants a full review of changes to the way apprenticeships are funded on the Isle of Man. Amy Griffiths attended an event, dubbed an 'emergency conference', at the Comis Hotel to find out more:…

Female runners on the Island have been telling Manx Radio about their experiences of catcalling and harassment. It's after a study showed that more than two-thirds of women in north-west England had dealt with such incidents whilst out exercising. In this edition of Newscast, Lewis Foster speaks to the founder of the all-female running club Run Lik…

It's hoped the Island's dental waiting list will be almost eliminated by the end of this financial year. Manx Care has agreed new contracts with its dental providers enabling them to take on more NHS patients. It's expected to cost around an extra £700,000 each year to incentivise the providers to continue the work. Amy Griffiths has been finding o…

This week marks Rainbow Baby Week on the Isle of Man. This year's theme is 'Community Matters', in the hope of highlighting the importance of strong support networks for families navigating pregnancy after loss. Amy Griffiths has been speaking to Manx Care's Maternity Bereavement Lead, Dianne Ruberry, about what a rainbow baby is:…

A Manx charity that provides pet food for owners who're facing hard times says demand has sky-rocketed recently. The Pet Food Pantry says it's been getting requests from 'eight to ten' new users a week. The organisation was established in 2023 in response to the rising cost of living to help owners keep their existing family pets when faced with gi…

How can charities protect themselves from rising cyber threats? We speak to Andy Starr, Managing Director of Just Technology Group, about the company’s decision to offer free security software to Isle of Man charities. He explains how the tool works, why ransomware attacks are becoming more common, and what organisations can do to strengthen their …

It's hoped a Construction Skills Conference being held later this week will help bring together construction industry professionals from all disciplines and walks of life with budding apprentices.

Here we meet 18-year old Kimi Gautschi who is on the Island for a six-week placement, working alongside Head Golf Professional at the Comis Hotel and Golf Resort Stephen Crooks.โดย Radio Manx Ltd

To coincide with National Allotment Week Simon Richardson headed west to meet up with 'allotmentarian' Pete Heyes at his plot near Peel, to discover the allure of the allotment.โดย Radio Manx Ltd

The health minister says the Isle of Man would probably match the UK when dealing with the immigration health surcharge. Currently, the fee across is £1,035 per year for adults and £776 per visa for those aged 18 and under. Immigration Lawyer Maria Bridson says the surcharge might have a negative impact on the number of applications to the Island, …

Isle of Pride is officially back. Three years after wrapping up, a new board has been formed to take over the running of the charity going forward. It stopped operating in 2022 after unplanned protests at its last Pride event and also amid questions about LGBTQ+ representation on its previous committee. New director, James Cherry, has been telling …

The Iconic Victory Cafe on the slopes of Snaefell at the Bungalow has been put up for sale by owners Benn and Vicki Quirk. Simon Richardson's been speaking to Vicki to find out more.โดย Radio Manx Ltd

The Chief Executive of Isle of Man-based Conister Bank has written to the UK Chancellor ahead of the Autumn Budget Statement, calling for urgent and targeted support to unlock the growth potential of Britain’s small and medium-sized enterprises. In an open letter addressed to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, Douglas Grant highlighted research from parent …

A new campaign is hoping to raise awareness about the dangers of becoming a so-called 'Money Mule'. This is when someone receives money from a third party in their bank account and transfers it to another, or takes it out in cash and gives it to someone else, and then gets paid a commission for it. It's a method of money laundering and vulnerable p…

A South African couple is hosting a fundraising for the Royal National Lifeboat Institute this weekend. On 4 August 1991, Charmaine and David De'ath were on a Greek cruise ship, MTS Oceanos, just off the Wildcoast in South Africa when it began to sink.โดย Radio Manx Ltd

The Dean of Cathedral Isle of Man has been targeted by hateful messages and phone calls after displaying a Palestinian flag on the cathedral grounds. Nigel Godfrey says the flag was raised to show solidarity with the civilians caught up in the conflict in Gaza and suffering from starvation. Within days, however, the flag - one of many artefacts on …

The two MHKs for Onchan have hit back at the village's local authority after it cancelled its quarterly meetings due to two board members being civil servants. MHK Rob Callister, who’s also the Chair of Public Service Commission, says he is ‘extremely disappointed’ at the decision. It was agreed by the board because members Scott Wilson and Gabriel…

The treasury minister says additional funds from income tax is a result of economic growth and changes to the government sector on the Isle of Man. Over the last financial year government recorded £21.3 million more from income tax than expected - it's lead to the Manx Taxpayers Alliance calling for the extra money to be returned to tax payers. But…

The Isle of Man FA says England's recent success at the UEFA Women's EURO's will help the growth of girls' football on the Isle of Man. England went back-to-back at the Euro's after beating Spain in the final on Sunday. Jamylea Ferns says the game is already bigger now than it was four years ago.โดย Radio Manx Ltd

The annual Le Dans cycling challenge takes place in Jurby this weekend and entries have been extended until 9pm on Thursday evening. (31 July) Over 24 hours, participants will put their stamina to the test around Jurby Race Circuit - all in aid of the Dan Kneen Charitable Fund. This year marks seven years since the Island lost Dan Kneen - a popular…

The Island has been chosen to spearhead an initiative to assess the health of the seas. The Big Blue Bag test involves people using the equipment inside the bags to collect data on things like microplastic pollution and coastal debris. Television presenter Monty Halls has been telling John Moss more:…

When news reached the Manx community that a visiting Chihuahua called Suzie had gone missing, there were immediately countless of offers from people to help with the search. One of those was Karen Quayle, who previously helped to organise the search for missing pooch Elvis - he was fortunately found safe and well too. Here Karen talks to Beth Espey…

The chair of the Northern Chamber of Commerce says it's using reviews of UK town centres to support the creation of a 'masterplan' for Ramsey. Keith Dalrymple and Secretary Emma Honey believe that the plan will inform decision-making going forward and hope that it will help the town to grow and encourage future investment. Meanwhile the Clerk at Ra…

An Irish vlogger says there's a lot of interest from his followers to see the campsites on the Isle of Man. Aaron Burchael - alongside his cocker spaniel Charlie - is on the Island reviewing some of the facilities on offer here for tourists and locals.โดย Radio Manx Ltd

The president of the Southern District Agricultural Show has credited the team involved with setting up the annual event. The show returns to Orrisdale Farm near Ballasalla this weekend - there will be a number of traffic restrictions in the area.โดย Radio Manx Ltd

Handball Isle of Man is sending a "futures" squad to Germany for a training camp. Travelling to the city of Ochtrup are young players who are new to the team in the past 18 months and it's hoped the trip will help 'culturally immerse' them into the sport. The chairman is Mick Hegarty.โดย Radio Manx Ltd

The Great Laxey Mines Railway celebrated 21 years since its restoration on Saturday, 19 July. In 1929 the mines closed but in 2004 it reopened as an attraction to show people its history. The actual anniversary will take place in October 2025, however the organisers wanted to honour the renovations in the summer to ensure as many people as possible…

Last month we heard about a growing movement on the Isle of Man of parents who want to delay giving their children smartphones - concerned about the impact it's having on their social skills and mental health. Their campaign has been emboldened by the introduction, over the past academic year, of a new policy from the education department which say…

The Treasury Minister says his department is looking to see how it can support those earning very small amounts of money through self-employment to increase wages and the ability to earn more to support their families. Last week, Alex Allinson withdrew proposals around the Employed Persons Allowance in Tynwald following concerns the move would disp…

A mother from the Isle of Man who's been campaigning for more than a decade for equal parental rights for same-sex couples says a law-change has been a long time coming. The Isle of Man Reproductive Rights Bill, which is awaiting Royal Assent, aims to bring the Island in line with the UK's Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008.…

Have you ever fancied learning Manx? Adrian Cain, a teacher at the Bunscoill Ghaelgagh, that’s the Manx-language primary school in St John’s, has written a book, packed with useful, everyday phrases to help get you started. Adrian’s a former Manx Language Officer and a passionate advocate for making Manx accessible to everyone - not just parents of…

In this edition of Newscast, Manx Radio's Political Correspondent Phil Gawne speaks to Douglas East MHK Joney Faragher regarding her motion regarding the Isle of Man's international obligations relating to war crimes.โดย Radio Manx Ltd

You might remember last year we heard from an Andreas woman who took on a challenge with a difference in memory of her late husband. Darren 'Daz' Hignett died of bladder cancer the day before his 25th wedding anniversary in September 2023, after an 18-month battle with the disease. Now, after taking on a 'Walk of Life' last summer, his wife Liz is …

It's hoped a new charity on the Island will help support people with mental health issues before they reach crisis point. Preferred Futures Isle of Man has been set up by qualified mental health nurses and professionals. Mel Beattie and Mark Haith from the charity have been speaking to Amy Griffiths:…

A Ballaugh commissioner says no northern commissioners should sign an agreement over the Northern Civic Amenity Site until the re-use shed is opened. Paul Weatherall believes the site needs to be reinstated because it provided 'value' to residents and allowed people to dispose of items in a 'responsible' way. A spokesperson for the Department of In…

Tynwald has approved changes to how the Island's Minimum Wage is calculated and reviewed. It means any future alterations to the rate of pay will be based on Median Earnings, while a previous commitment to align the rate with the Living Wage will be abandoned. In this edition of Newscast we hear from Treasury Minister Alex Allinson and Speaker of t…

In this episode, we hear about a gathering of industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators at the Maritime UK/ Isle of Man Maritime Coastal Powerhouse event. It was jointly organised by Isle of Man Maritime and Maritime UK. Chief Executive of Maritime UK Chris Shirling-Rooke MBE spoke to Beth Espey live on Update.…

How do our politicians feel about Tynwald Day? We've been finding out at this year's event:โดย Radio Manx Ltd

Raz McVeighty, a familiar face at the former Bushy's Brew Pub on Victoria Street and the Rover's Return, has died. Mr McVeighty was instantly recognisable for his unique style, and he was the inspiration for the character on the logo of Bushy's Goth IPA. In this edition of Newscast, Bushy's Brewery Founder Martin Brunnschweiler pays tribute.…

Simon Richardson talks to delegates - Gerron Thomas Head of AML/CFT, Jamaica, Minister for Treasury, Montenegro, Anastasia Perucica and Jermaine Jarvis, Deputy Commissioner Inland Revenue and Tax Department, Antigua & Barbuda. Firstly Gerrom Thomas who's attending the Programme for the first time.โดย Radio Manx Ltd

Do you know a teenager or young adult living with serious allergies or at risk of anaphylaxis? They're being invited to attend a free allergy and anaphylaxis awareness session at Keyll Darree on the Noble’s Hospital site this afternoon (Wednesday 2 July, 4:30pm – 6pm). It will be led by Tracey Dunn, Education and AllergyWise Manager at Anaphylaxis …

A new bus route including a service to Cregneash will operate year-round seven days a week. The 8S service will connect Peel and Foxdale with the south of the Island, including the Sound via Cregneash. It will also serve the Airport, Castletown, Port Erin and Port St Mary. Breaking the news on the Mannin Line this afternoon, Infrastructure Minister…

The final of the Innovation Challenge 2025 took place at the Comis Hotel on 26 June. It's an initiative that's run by the agencies within the Department for Enterprise and you can find out more about how it works here. The winners of each category were: Fintech - Binderr Date and AI - Early Ideas IOM Tandem Cleantech - Lnk Technologies Biosphere - …

Hundreds of people are being invited to dash across Peel promenade later this summer...dressed as dinosaurs. The organisers of the 'world's largest unofficial T-rex run', which took place on Douglas promenade last year, have announced they're taking the event out west. So-called 'T-Fest' is the brainchild of Expedition Limitless, which is aiming to…

Did you know 70% of people with dementia will go missing at least once? A scheme that encourages carers, family and friends to provide useful information, which could then be used in the event of a vulnerable person going missing, is to be launched here on the Isle of Man. Named for George Herbert - a war veteran of the Normandy landings who had de…

A government report has warned that key climate targets for the Isle of Man are either at risk or already missed. Delays in electricity decarbonisation and building sector reforms could put legally binding 2030 goals in jeopardy. The 2024-2025 Climate Change Transformation Report also highlights progress in some areas, including business emissions.…

Congratulations to Manx artist Helen Hughes - she’s been shortlisted in an international 'sci-art' competition for her mosaic 'Sacred Love'. It blends maths, randomness and design in a striking visual piece. Helen sat down with Christian Jones, and said it's all about where probability meets spirituality.…

Have you hear about the Innovation Challenge 2025? It's a government led initiative which sees people from all over the world bidding to take part. Beth Espey finds out more from Head of Innovation at Digital Isle of Man, Kurt Roosen:โดย Radio Manx Ltd