Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce urges MHKs to choose growth-focused Chief Minister

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Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce urges MHKs to choose growth-focused Chief Minister

• Members of the House of Keys must choose a Chief Minister who can lead the island towards the economic growth it urgently needs.
• Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce is urging Members of the House of Keys to consider the leadership skills the next Chief Minister will need to deliver polices that will stimulate sustainable economic growth.

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Around the Island · 27 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 · Health · 12:00

Isle of Man Samaritans support World Mental Health Day

• It takes place on October 10 every year.
• Isle of Man Samaritans is proud to be supporting World Mental Health Day’ which is held on October 10 every year.
• The Douglas-based charity says the day provides a huge opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of taking care of our mental health and wellbeing, as well as looking out for others.

Manx Radio · Transport · 17:39

Steam Packet records increased profit

• A record 682,907 passengers were carried during the year.
• The Isle of Man Steam Packet Group has reported a profit of £12.3m for the year ended 31 December 2025, up from £6.9m the previous year.
• The group said operating profit rose to £12.3m from £7.2m in 2024 and revenue grew by 3.9 percent to £90.6m.

Manx Radio · Politics · 12:39

MHK believes 'progressive' House of Keys will make a lot of changes

• 15 of 24 members in new House were elected for the first time.
• An MHK believes the new House of Keys is very progressive and this administration will make a lot of changes.
• Garff member Vicki Hewison is one of 15 new members elected in last month’s ballot.

IoM Today · Island News · 10:57

Peel RNLI receives £3,750 donation from Seaboard Trading

• Staff voted to select the company as the lifeboat station’s official charity partner.
• The company is part of Seaboard Overseas and Trading Group, an international agribusiness involved in the trading, processing and logistics of agricultural commodities including wheat, maize, soybeans and related products.
• Seaboard Trading representatives Matthew Bird, Alan Hoppers and Charlotte Clarke recently visited Peel Lifeboat Station, where they watched the launch of the town’s Shannon-class all-weather lifeboat, Frank and…

Manx Radio · Island News · 16:04

View seal pup from a distance, charity asks

• Manx Wildlife Trust volunteers have been monitoring the pup.
• Visitors to Fenella Beach in Peel are being urged to give a young grey seal pup plenty of space as it rests on the shore.
• Manx Wildlife Trust volunteers including Kate and Charlie have been monitoring the pup, which has been on the beach for several days.

3FM · Island News · 16:10

Thousands of Island households to receive vegan campaign leaflets

• Tens of thousands of leaflets will drop through letterboxes on the Isle of Man soon urging people to give up meat.
• UK charity Viva says in total, 44,000 of the handbills have been paid for by two Island supporters.
• The leaflets will direct people to a website full of tasty and healthy vegan recipes.

Manx Radio · Island News · 15:42

"We need to change the narrative"

• Victim Support IOM responds to alleged incident of gang rape at Cornell University.
• Society needs to get better at challenging bad behaviour rather than placing the onus on victims.
• That’s the message from Victim Support Isle of Man.

Manx Radio · Health · 06:26

'Get to know your breasts' this October

• Manx charity marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
• A Manx charity is urging everyone to ’get to know our breasts’ this Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
• Every October campaigners hope to highlight the symptoms of the disease.

IoM Today · Sport · 15:13

Sponsorship boost for Isle of Man netball performance pathway

• The deal will support the performance pathway and the Manx Rams national squad.
• Isle of Man Netball has announced a new three-year partnership with Capital International.
• The partnership comes on the back of the news that former FC Isle of Man manager Paul Jones has been appointed as the performance director who will lead the performance pathway this investment is designed to support.

IoM Today · Island News · 15:09

Popular Isle of Man pizza restaurant and takeaway closes its doors for good

• It’s been one hell of a ride.
• We’ll never forget it.’.
• A popular pizza restaurant in Douglas has closed its doors for good after becoming known for its social media presence and a popular free pizza challenge.

IoM Today · Transport · 15:07

Iconic Isle of Man pub and hotel now closed until Easter

• It’s lovely in the winter when the fire is lit - but costs are going up and up and we have to be realistic.
• An iconic southern pub and hotel has now shut its doors and will not re-open until Easter next year.
• The Bay in Port Erin, one of the most popular pubs in the island during the summer months, will now be closed through the winter because of financial concerns.

IoM Today · Island News · 11:35

Isle of Man athlete launches her own granola brand

• The former QEIl student said that launching the brand had been a dream’ of hers for a long time.
• A 27-year-old Manx athlete from Glen Maye has launched her own cereal brand.
• Aimee Cringle, who was recently crowned the Fittest Woman on Earth’ with a sensational victory at the 2026 CrossFit Games in California, has created granola brand Cringle Crunch’ with a range of different flavours including dark chocolate and sea salt, maple and pecan’ and apple and cinnamon.

IoM Today · Island News · 11:21

University College Isle of Man student wins prestigious engineering prize

• His drive to continually improve and his commitment to excellence make him a highly deserving candidate for this award.
• An engineering student at University College Isle of Man has been awarded the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Merseyside and Western Cheshire Local Network Prize.
• Jakub Garczynski picked up the prestigious award that recognises outstanding commitment and performance in engineering studies and celebrates students who are pursuing courses within a broad scope of engineering…

IoM Today · Business · 07:00

Isle of Man law firm strengthens its team

• We’re really pleased to welcome Kate and Oksana to the team.
• Douglas-based law practice Simcocks Advocates has appointed Kate Clague to its private client team and Oksana Mahdavi as head of compliance.
• Kate studied law in Manchester, returned to the island to complete her articles and was called to the Manx Bar in March 2013.

Manx Radio · Island News · 06:25

Trader frustrated with bank over withdrawal of cash deposit facility

• Building work at Barclays means money can't be banked.
• A small business owner in the south of the Island has criticised Barclays Bank after being unable to deposit money due to building works.
• Nathan Quirk runs Ballasalla Stores.

Manx Radio · Health · 06:26

Artist's 'Animals in Motion' collection raising funds for Hospice

• Ian Sanderson's watercolours will be on display in Port Erin until Friday.
• A Manx artist hopes his latest collection of work will provide support to Hospice Isle of Man.
• Ian Sanderson’s ’Animals in Motion’ paintings are on display in the Erin Arts Centre gallery until Friday (9 October).

3FM · Island News · 13:04

Lancaster bombers to feature on new 50p pieces

• Five new coins are being launched to celebrate one of Britain's best-known aircraft from World War 2.
• When Tynwald sits in October, an order introducing the 50p pieces will be laid before the court.
• There’ll be six in total, all showing the Avro Lancaster bomber - including one of the famous dambusters raid.

3FM · Island News · 11:58

Help recreate the Traitors arrival at King William’s College

• Could you help lend a black Land Rover Defender for a Traitors themed event?
• Two charities want to welcome guests to King Williams College with the same cars used to transport contestants in the hit BBC show to create a dramatic arrival.
• Junior Achievement and Isle Listen are hosting a Traitors themed event on Saturday, November 7.

3FM · Island News · 09:46

Deadline looms to be 2027 MGP newcomer

• If you're thinking of riding to glory next year, time's running out!
• There’s just a week left to submit your application to be a newcomer at next year’s Manx Grand Prix.
• The deadline to apply for the 2027 event is midnight on Monday, October 12.

3FM · Law · 09:14

Drug dealers in court to appeal sentences this month

• Two cocaine dealers who were jailed for more than 26 years will appear in court again this month as they appeal their sentences.
• Samsha Sanghera of Warwickshire and Ross Alexander Beggs-Cairney of Douglas were jailed after police found almost £100,000 worth of cocaine in a storage unit in Ballasalla.
• Both men are due to appear before Judge of Appeal Cross and Deemster Hopmeier at Douglas Courthouse on Monday, October 19.

3FM · Transport · 08:09

Sailors could get welcoming Tongue shower upgrade

• The Department of Infrastructure says it hopes changes in Douglas harbour will improve facilities for visiting sailors.
• It’s applied for planning permission to improve its laundry and shower block on the Tongue in Douglas.
• In its application it says relocating the entrance to the front of the building will make it more welcoming and user-friendly.

3FM · Island News · 07:40

Noel marks 50 years since Swap Shop

• Noel Edmonds has been celebrating a special anniversary over the weekend.
• The star, who lives in the north of the Island, took to Instagram to release a video.
• He revealed it’s 50 years since he first presented Noel’s Muti-coloured Swap Shop, which proved a huge hit and launched his TV career.

3FM · Island News · 07:05

Community pay-it-forward initiative needs your help

• A community initiative to help those struggling to make ends meet is appealing for help.
• Isle Pay It Forward allows people to buy extra food and drink for others at participating cafes and venues.
• But Tina Brennen says some donors have dropped out and more support is now needed to help the scheme, which has run for nearly four years in 18 cafes.

IoM Today · Sport · 15:15

Vagabonds claim bonus point win at home

• Elsewhere Southern Nomads excited the Cheshire Plate with a narrow defeat.
• A reshuffled Vagabonds Rugby Club lined up for their first home game of the season in Counties Three ADM Lancs/Cheshire and came good with a 26-14 bonus point win over Oldham.
• Injuries to Archie Benson and George Hotchkiss saw skipper Dan Bonwick move from back row to stand off.

IoM Today · Sport · 14:51

Royal beat Peel to go top of Women's League

• Newcomers Douglas and District and Corinthians were the afternoon’s other winners.
• Douglas Royal moved to the top of the Canada Life Women’s League following an impressive 3-1 away win against Peel at Douglas Road on Sunday afternoon.
• The westerners have been scoring freely this season, but they were without the goalscoring services of the in-form Scarlett Callister at the weekend.

IoM Today · Business · 09:00

MAC Group's Clare Rundle completes senior compliance course

• ’This is an excellent achievement and one that reflects Clare’s professionalism, dedication and commitment to continuous learning.
• MAC Group’s senior compliance officer, Clare Rundle, has successfully completed the International Compliance Association (ICA) Certified Head of Compliance course, gaining a respected qualification for senior compliance professionals and those preparing for leadership roles within compliance functions.

IoM Today · Business · 06:00

Appleby retains top-tier rankings across all nine practice areas

• To achieve top-tier recognition across all nine practice areas for a third consecutive year is something we are extremely proud of.
• Appleby has retained Tier One rankings across all nine of its Isle of Man practice areas in an independent international research and publishing platform that evaluates and ranks law firms.

Island Utility · Practical note