Advocate declares for Douglas North

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Lead Story

Advocate declares for Douglas North

• A local advocate has announced he'll be standing in Douglas North in the general election.
• Damian Ciappelli says he’s made the decision because he feels the Island needs a government which is more financially responsible.
• In his priorities he lists improving healthcare, addressing the housing crisis, and protecting reliable air and sea links.

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Almanac · Daily readings

Today on the island

Rainy, 14°C (57°F), wind 8 mph

Douglas

14°C

Rainy · High 17° · Low 14°

Wind

8mph

Moderate

High Tide

16:44

5.81m · Douglas

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Around the Island · 22 stories

The local news that matters this morning

Here's all the news from our island from the past 24 hours, made easy to digest.

3FM · Island News · 16:36

MGP Supporters Club goes out with a gift

• A charity that's raised money for a rescue helicopter and injured Manx Grand Prix riders is signing off with a flourish this year.
• Earlier this year, the Manx Grand Prix Supporters Club announced this would be its last festival as its membership dwindled.
• But as a parting contribution this year, it’s given every competitor at this year’s festival £500 towards their expenses.

3FM · Law · 13:19

MGP visitors warned about keeping to speed limits

• Stick to the speed limits - that's the message from police during Manx Grand Prix and Classic TT.
• On Facebook, officers say roadracing festivals see a flurry of cases where bikers and drivers flout the law.
• Last year’s festival saw 64 people caught speeding by the Roads Policing Unit.

3FM · Politics · 12:25

Minister not aware of any Manx laws regulating till donations

• The treasury minister says he doesn't know of any Manx laws regulating charity donations made at shop tills.
• Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouse asked Chris Thomas about them in a Tynwald question for written reply, and wanted to know whether these donations stay on Island.
• Mr Thomas says donations made through schemes like those allowing customers to round up purchases are a matter for the retailers and charities involved.

3FM · Island News · 09:30

Study shows most can't find fitting clothes on Island

• Just one in four people agree they can shop for clothes that suit and fit them on the Island.
• Island Global research carried out a study about brand loyalty on the Isle of Man earlier this year - and the results show almost two-thirds of people try to shop locally.
• 40 per cent of those asked rated the Island’s clothes selection as average or good.

IoM Today · Culture · 14:16

Incredible underwater footage shows basking sharks beneath Manx waters

• I think this year’s warmer south winds have brought them up this way.
• This incredible underwater footage shows what basking sharks really look like beneath the surface as the island enjoys a bumper season for the world’s second-largest fish.
• Staff at Casey J Fishing Tours have captured remarkable videos of the summer visitors to Manx waters, where they feed on plankton.

IoM Today · Island News · 13:52

Isle of Man submits first UNESCO Biosphere review in 10 years

• This review is our chance to celebrate ten remarkable years and ensure that legacy continues.
• The Isle of Man has submitted its first periodic review to United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation, marking 10 years since the island became the world’s first whole nation to be designated a Biosphere Reserve.

Manx Radio · Island News · 06:21

System reform needed before rates reform says political commentator

• Island's 'patchwork' of authorities criticised.
• Changes to how central and local government co-exist are needed before the issue of rate reform is tackled on the Island.
• That’s the view of a political commentator who is questioning whether it should be higher up the political agenda.

3FM · Island News · 06:50

Farm plans to replace burned-down building

• A farm in the west of the Island says it wants to replace a barn which burned to the ground.
• Staarvey Farm on Staarvey Road in Peel has applied for planning permission to build the replacement building.
• In its application, it needs the space as it diversifies its offering.

3FM · Island News · 06:46

DOI finishes work on more than 160k sqm of roads

• The Department of Infrastructure says it's finished work on more than 160,000 square metres of the Island's roads this summer.
• In a post on Facebook, it says contractors tackled 29 roads in its summer surface treatment programme, which finished in July.
• But it says it’ll be going out to tender soon for a new maintenance contract.

Manx Radio · Island News · 13:16

Castletown Commissioners brands Market Square vandalism an 'act of stupidity'

• The local authority claims there was 'blatant damage' to floral planters and displays.
• Floral displays and flower boxes were damaged and will have to be paid for using ratepayers’ money which has been ’diverted’ from other services, the authority says.
• Chair Tony Brown says the commissioners will do what they can to have people who undertake criminal damage to any of the town’s property identified and made answerable.

Manx Radio · Island News · 11:40

Phone users told to 'pipe down' by Wetherspoons

• Customers asked to switch their phones to silent or use earphones.
• Customers at a Douglas pub are to be told to switch their phones to silent or use earphones following noise complaints.
• Pub chain JD Wetherspoon has announced the ban across its 792 pubs describing it as an ’ increasing problem in recent years.

Manx Radio · Island News · 11:15

Villa Gaiety aware of incident

• Concertgoer 'shouted at' for speaking before show.
• Villa Gaiety says it’s aware of an incident at the Royal Hall over the weekend and is discussing the matter internally.
• It’s after a concertgoer posted on social media to share their experience after the Rumours of Fleetwood Mac show.

3FM · Weather · 15:24

Weather uncertainties close MGP spectator favourite for practices

• A popular spectator spot in Kirk Michael says it's closing for the rest of MGP practices.
• The White house on Main Road sees hundreds of bike fans gathering to watch the action on the course.
• But it posted to Facebook earlier, saying the unpredictable weather and last-minute decisions about practicing means it’s almost impossible prepare catering.

3FM · Island News · 10:06

Organisers want to know your thoughts on the Southern 100

• What did you think of this year's Friendly Races?
• The Southern 100 has launched an online survey to gather the views of spectators, marshals and others involved in July’s event.
• It asks people to rate each facet of the festival and whether they’d recommend it to others.

IoM Today · Island News · 16:59

Burgers are back with a bap in school meals

• New primary school dinners menu is released - with the welcome return of some favourites.
• Burger buns are back on the school dinners menu.
• Changes to primary school meals introduced at the start of the school year last year were aimed at giving youngsters the chance to enjoy healthier, tastier and more locally sourced meals.

IoM Today · Island News · 13:58

Douglas loses its lifeboat

• Operations at Douglas lifeboat station are suspended and volunteers told to reapply for positions.
• Douglas has been left without its lifeboat.
• Trent class lifeboat, the Betty Huntbatch, was only delivered in August but last week it left for Fleetwood, where she will undergo maintenance before becoming a back-up vessel in the RNLI’s relief fleet.

IoM Today · Island News · 11:04

Pier restoration pushes ahead - but each bay now costs more than £80,000

• Volunteers have set their sights on the next six bays as the ambitious project continues.
• With the latest two bays of Queen’s Pier restored and opened to the public, volunteers have set their sights on the next target.
• Funding is almost in place for the replacement steel for the next six bays, with work on the first three of these planned for next year and then the other three in 2028.

IoM Today · Law · 10:32

Banned driver caught behind the wheel for a second time

• He had been driving for three days before being stopped by police.
• A Ballasalla man who drove for a second time after being banned has been sentenced to probation and community service.
• Thirty-five-year-old Daniel James Glassey was initially disqualified in September 2024.

Manx Radio · Island News · 06:25

Cover-up: Details of peaceful protest’ at prison disputed

• Questions raised around how events unfolded at Jurby facility.
• The Department of Home Affairs has been accused of being ’disingenuous’ over claims that a protest at the Isle of Man Prison last week was ’peaceful.
• Seven days after it took place the details of what happened, at the facility in Jurby, are still unclear.

Manx Radio · Island News · 06:19

Ramsey Commissioners supportive of Grove Museum's proposed registration

• Chair says building is an 'iconic' part of the town.
• Ramsey Town Commissioners says it’s ’really pleased’ The Grove Museum has been put forward for inclusion on the Protected Buildings Register.
• The museum - one of the Island’s most authentic Victorian houses and gardens - is one of nine buildings currently being considered.

Manx Radio · Culture · 06:12

No Oie Voaldyn in 2027

• Organisers of annual fire festival say 'fallow year' is needed.
• The organisers of Oie Voaldyn, the Manx fire festival, say they will be taking a break next year.
• Instead the event, on Peel Beach, will return in 2028.

3FM · Island News · 06:59

Could you be the Lieutenant Governor's butler?

• Could you be the Lieutenant Governor's chauffeur?
• Government House is advertising for a full-time deputy house manager, butler and chauffeur for the King’s representative on the Island.
• It says the successful candidate will have substantial driving experience and be confident providing a professional and discreet service to senior officials and VIPs.

Island Utility · Practical note