Chamber urges Islanders to choose candidates who can lead

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Chamber urges Islanders to choose candidates who can lead

• The Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce is urging voters to choose General Election candidates who can govern in the interests of the whole Island.
• It says people should look beyond local constituency promises and consider candidates’ leadership, judgement and understanding of the economy.
• The Chamber says housing, skills, infrastructure, public services and the cost of government are all interconnected challenges.

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Around the Island · 21 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.

IoM Today · Politics · 14:12

International election observers arrive in Isle of Man ahead of General Election

• Ten observers will make up the party.
• They include four parliamentarians representing different parts of the Commonwealth.
• A team of independent and impartial international election observers have arrived in the Isle of Man ahead of next Thursday’s General Election.

3FM · Island News · 16:33

New pet shop for the south

• A new shop for animal owners has opened in south of the Island.
• The Modern Paw is based at 5, Orchard Walk, Port Erin and is open Monday to Saturday.
• It says a range of products will be stocked for pet owners including, raw food, natural treats, leads, collars and toys.

3FM · Island News · 15:30

Mark Cavendish joins fitness brand

• A Manx cycling icon has been named as an ambassador for a fitness technology brand.
• Sir Mark Cavendish has joined Speediance as its global brand ambassador and launched a new campaign with the company.
• The campaign focuses on helping people build resilience through fitness.

3FM · Island News · 14:08

UCM restaurant taking bookings for new academic year

• The Island's University College restaurant is now taking bookings for its new academic year.
• The Oastan Training Restaurant will open on selected dates from Thursday, October 1 to May 2027, giving hospitality students real-world experience in the kitchen and front of house.
• Diners can enjoy menus created using locally sourced produce, with students working under experienced industry professionals.

3FM · Island News · 12:51

Little Switzerland Tesco set for a facelift

• Tesco has applied to give one of its largest Island stores a facelift.
• A planning application has been submitted for the company’s Little Switzerland store on Victoria Road.
• The proposals would see improvement to the building’s roof, gutters, roof access stairs and a walkway.

3FM · Health · 07:07

Hospice calls on Islanders to Sparkle for Christmas

• Hospice Isle of Man is asking Islanders to donate pre-loved partywear for a new sustainable fashion event.
• Sparkle for Christmas will take place at The Laxey Glen on Thursday, October 29, featuring a fashion show and boutique market.
• The charity is looking for good-quality eveningwear, shoes, handbags, jewellery and accessories, as well as volunteers to model the pre-loved pieces.

IoM Today · Island News · 12:44

Isle of Man Scouts and Guides return from adventure-filled Chamboree 2026

• They have developed new skills, grown in confidence and created memories and friendships that will stay with them for many years.
• Isle of Man Scouts and Guides have returned home after an unforgettable week of adventure, new experiences and international friendship at Chamboree 2026.
• A group of 45 Scouts, Explorers, Guides and Rangers from the island, accompanied by nine adult volunteers, travelled to Liverpool before continuing their journey to the Cheshire Showground in Tabley for the event.

IoM Today · Sport · 10:20

FC Isle of Man well beaten at Nelson

• The Ravens will look to bounce back at home against Charnock Richard this Saturday evening.
• FC Isle of Man endured a difficult afternoon at Nelson on Saturday, falling to a comprehensive 4-0 defeat in the Premier Division of the North West Counties Football League.
• The Lancashire hosts took the lead on 16 minutes when Max Cane converted from a corner before Sefton Gonzales doubled Nelson’s advantage prior to the break with a well-struck effort.

IoM Today · Law · 18:10

Police sergeant shared confidential data with former deputy chief constable father

• High Bailiff likened officer to a child giddy with gossip’ as court heard his policing career had effectively come to an end.
• A sergeant with an exemplary record with the Manx force has been fined for disclosing confidential police data to his father, a former Deputy Chief Constable.
• Richard Alan Cretney, 46, pleaded guilty to knowingly or recklessly disclosing personal data without consent, in breach of the force’s GDPR regulations.

Manx Radio · Health · 13:23

Friends complete Great North Run in fundraiser for ovarian cancer charity

• Savannah Ingham and Sophie Alexander also ran in memory of friend's mum who died from the disease.
• Two friends from the Isle of Man completed the Great North Run at the weekend (13 September) as they raised money for an ovarian cancer charity.
• Savannah Ingham and Sophie Alexander completed the half marathon in England’s North East and received more than £5,000 in donations.

Manx Radio · Transport · 08:39

Social housing flats approved for Ramsey

• Development greenlit on former Albert Road School site.
• Thirty social housing flats have been unanimously approved for a brownfield site in Ramsey.
• The development will replace a vacant plot that has sat empty for years and was previously home to sheltered housing and part of a primary school.

Manx Radio · Island News · 06:23

Debate to consider 'The Rise of the AI Tide'

• Creatives to host conversation about artificial intelligence.
• People are being invited to join the discussion about what artificial intelligence means for human creativity.
• DAM Productions is hosting a live debate on 22 September called: RELENTLESS: The Rise of the AI Tide.

Manx Radio · Culture · 06:23

Time running out to 'Mind Your Language!'

• Organisers make exhibition as accessible as possible.
• Organisers of an exhibition celebrating the Manx language say they’re hoping people have benefitted from efforts to make it more accessible.
• There’s just over two weeks left to visit Mind Your Language!’, at the Manx Museum, in Douglas.

IoM Today · Culture · 12:00

Lacey makes September Bowls Festival history

• The 17 year old is the tournament’s youngest ever winner.
• Manx teenager Lacey McMullan swept aside the field to secure the Isle of Man September Bowls Festival women’s title over the weekend, picking up her biggest win to date.
• The 17-year-old Mooragh Park bowler claimed a resounding victory over South Ramsey’s Jenny Moore, making history in the process as the youngest winner.

IoM Today · Sport · 10:18

Castletown maintain perfect start in Division Two

• Town have now won all four of their matches and sit top of the table with maximum points.
• Castletown maintained their perfect start to the Ardern and Druggan Division Two campaign with a 5-1 victory away to Pulrose United on Saturday, while Michael United produced the result of the day with a nine-goal haul against Douglas and District.

IoM Today · Sport · 10:15

Football: Douglas and District play first game in women's league

• Opponents Douglas Royal proved to be party poopers though as they won the match at Noble’s Park 8-0.
• Footballing history was made on Sunday as Douglas & District fielded a team in the island’s women’s senior league for the first time.
• The Whites led 4-0 at half-time, with Rebecca Cole (3), Caitlyn Smith (2) Sarah O’Reilly, Zoe Hawley and Gemma Kirkham netting for the Ballafletcher outfit who picked up their second win in as many weeks.

IoM Today · Sport · 10:00

Action-packed start to new mixed hockey season

• There were plenty of goals and strong individual performances across the divisions.
• The new mixed hockey season fired into life on Saturday with plenty of goals and strong individual performances across the matches in a competitive opening weekend.
• In Division One, Vikings B, sponsored by Canaccord Wealth and Appleby, started their campaign with a 6-2 win over Ramsey Crookall Bacchas C, although the game was much closer than the final score suggests.

IoM Today · Island News · 09:25

Mystery leaflet lands through letterboxes amid row over boutique hotel plans

• It would permanently alter the character that makes Peel so special.
• Opposition is mounting over plans for a 21-bedroom boutique hotel in Peel, with a mystery leaflet inviting residents to a meeting about the development.
• The unsigned leaflets have been posted through doors in the town, urging people to attend a residents’ meeting at the Sailor’s Shelter on Wednesday evening.

IoM Today · Sport · 08:00

Onchan stun champions Peel with first win over westerners in 60 years

• Not since February 12, 1966 had the Os recorded a competitive first team victory over the Sunset City side.
• Onchan recorded their first victory over Peel for more than 60 years by stunning the reigning Canada Life Premier League champions on Saturday afternoon.
• Not since February 12, 1966 had the Os recorded a competitive first team victory over the westerners when beating them 1-0 at the Nivison Stadium in the old Division One.

Manx Radio · Transport · 06:29

Zero tolerance approach to abuse and assault on Bus Vannin services

• Bus operator calls for passengers to respect its drivers.
• Bus Vannin is urging passengers to respect its drivers, and says it has a zero tolerance approach to abuse and assault.
• The Island’s bus operator has taken to social media to say its drivers are there to ensure everyone gets to their destination safely.

IoM Today · Law · 14:48

Women sentenced over TikTok-inspired harassment 'prank'

• ...don’t believe everything you see on the internet.
• Harassment inspired by a Tik-Tok video has cost three Peel women fines totalling £1,100.
• Claire Louise Reynoldson, Nicolle Claire Mears, and Shona Dugdale, distributed keys around the island with a man’s name and phone number on.

Island Utility · Practical note