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Isle of Mans parliament to introduce live video streaming

• Tynwald looks to make its proceedings more accessible to the public.
• The Clerk of Tynwald ’s Office has confirmed that it intends to introduce video streaming across all public proceedings in the island’s three parliamentary chambers.
• Although a precise start date has not yet been set, the office hopes the technology will be rolled out within the next few months.

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The local news that matters this morning

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Manx Radio · Energy · 17:34 Airline which services the Island announces further 700,000 seat cuts over winter • EasyJet scaling back on two days worth of flying to save on fuel for 'busier periods'. • An airline which services the Isle of Man has announced another cut of 700,000 seats over winter. • In a report from the Financial Times, EasyJet confirmed it’s scaling back during the ’quieter season’ to save on fuel.

3FM · Health · 17:07 154 FOI requests to Manx Care so far this year • Manx Care says it's had more than 150 Freedom of Information requests this year. • A request was submitted to the organisation about how many FOI requests it had dealt with - and how many of those produced useful information. • In its response, the healthcare body said it had received 154 requests since January - and had dealt with 138 at the time of asking.

IoM Today · Health · 12:56 Isle of Man charity awarded £50,000 grant to expand mental health support • The 12-month capacity-building project will enable the charity to recruit two full-time members of staff. • Charity Ed Space has received a £50,000 grant from the Dormant Assets Fund to strengthen and expand its mental health peer-support services across the Isle of Man. • The 12-month capacity-building project will enable the organisation to recruit two full-time members of staff: a head coordinator and an operations and support officer.

Manx Radio · Politics · 06:13 Chief minister candidates debate their plans for the Island • Kirrie Jenkins and Chris Thomas are the two looking to replace Alfred Cannan. • MHKs Kirrie Jenkins and Chris Thomas have set out their plans as they seek to be the Island’s next chief minister, replacing Alfred Cannan. • The House of Keys will vote next Tuesday, after the candidates set out contrasting approaches in a debate hosted by Manx Radio.

IoM Today · Politics · 14:23 Marown’s new commissioner absolutely over the moon’ after election win • It was the first contested election in the parish since 2008. • Marown’s new commissioner says she is looking forward to learning from her colleagues and seeing where she can make a difference after winning Thursday’s by-election. • Amanda Collister was elected after receiving 290 votes compared with 38 for rival candidate Oksana Hargreaves.

IoM Today · Culture · 21:18 Isle of Man bar installs touching tribute to much-loved cat • You left paw prints on our hearts, that time we can never erase. • A Douglas bar has put a permanent tribute in place to remember one of the island’s best-known cats. • Frank Matcham’s, on Harris Promenade, was one of Smudge’s favourite spots, where the adventurous feline could often be found relaxing in her designated bed outside the bar.

3FM · Culture · 15:40 Legendary Ibiza DJ announces Island gig • Ibiza legend Tall Paul is coming to the Isle of Man in January. • The DJ will be coming to Neil Cowie’s Afternoon Disco at Bench Nightclub in Douglas on Saturday, January 30. • One of the UK’s leading 90’s house DJs, Tall Paul will join Cowie for an afternoon of dance anthems, nostalgia and club classics.

IoM Today · Island News · 13:59 Regulator finds Manx Radio breached public service remit • Taxpayer-funded broadcaster fell short of speech requirements on eight out of 10 days, with regulator proposing restrictions on Gold service. • Manx Radio has breached its public service broadcasting licence by repeatedly failing to provide enough speech-led content, according to a damning investigation by the island’s communications regulator.

IoM Today (Sport) · Sport · 11:36 Douglas stun Burnage with 10-try performance • It was the Manx side’s first victory of the campaign. • Douglas Rugby Club beat Cheshire side Burnage in Regional Two North West on Saturday with a stunning 10-try performance. • In doing so, they found their feet in round three of the 2026-27 national league competition.

Manx Radio · Island News · 08:48 Manx Radio's speech output falls below that required by licence agreement • CURA carries out monitoring review of public service broadcaster. • A report into Manx Radio has found that the station’s level of speech content had fallen below that required by its licence agreement. • The Communication and Utilities Regulatory Authority has carried out a ten-day monitoring review of the public service broadcaster’s output.

3FM · Island News · 07:22 Joe Locke walks the red carpet for new film Elsinore • Manx actor Joe Locke has been at a star studded premiere for his new film in London. • He was joined by fellow stars Andrew Scott and Olivia Colman for a screening of Elsinore on Wednesday, October 7th. • The film tells the true story of gay actor Ian Charleson and his battle with AIDS.

IoM Today · Sport · 21:54 Indoor bowls leagues receive sponsorship boost for new season • Based at the National Sports Centre in Douglas, the association runs team, pairs, triples and singles leagues from October to March. • Isle of Man Indoor Bowling Association’s league programme for the 2026/27 season will be sponsored by CTH Insurance. • The partnership will support the season of competitive and social bowling for players of different ages and abilities.

IoM Today · Sport · 21:52 Close finishes in North Barrule fell race • THE Grand Tour of North Barrule was the second counter in the Callin Wild Fell League over a tough 5km route recently. • The route involved the three legs, crash-site flag pole and summit trig point. • A strong field of more than 80 set off through the flagged section, prior to the steep ascent to the three legs.

Manx Radio · Business · 16:49 Man spared jail after £46,000 phone thefts • He told devices from his employer and sold them online. • A man who stole £46,461 worth of mobile phones and accessories from his employer has been spared jail. • Sean Lowther, 36,of Douglas was sentenced by Deemster Graeme Cook at Douglas Courthouse.

Manx Radio · Island News · 15:31 The Wing recommended for approval • The application seeks permission for an LED advertising board. • A large digital advertising screen could be installed near the roundabout serving the airport after planning officers recommended the application for approval. • The application, submitted by Tim Groves, seeks permission for a freestanding large-format LED display.

Manx Radio · Weather · 12:51 MNH seeking to replace windows at new 'welcome hub' • Registered building is located next to Castle Rushen. • Manx National Heritage has submitted a planning application to replace eight first-floor windows at 1 Market Square in Castletown. • The registered building, within the Castletown Conservation Area, is located next to Castle Rushen.

Manx Radio · Politics · 11:25 What have your MHKs promised you? Douglas North • David Ashford and Damian Ciappelli were elected. • Following the sad and untimely death of John Wannenburgh in the summer, the voters of Douglas North chose experience with David Ashford topping the poll, with the second seat going to Damian Ciappelli. • Both men were pushing for major reforms in different areas and both pushed for improved government.

IoM Today · Island News · 13:58 Garff commissioners hope to refurbish Laxey Prom play area • We want everyone to be able to enjoy Laxey Prom. • Garff Commissioners is planning to refurbish and regenerate the Laxey Promenade play area and public toilets in a bid to make them more inclusive. • However, it says the park is a long-term project whilst the toilets have more urgent’ problems including water leaks and broken tiles.

IoM Today · Sport · 18:00 Dan's the last man standing in Backyard Ultra • Joanne Howse was the leading woman in the inaugural event at Archallagan Plantation. • Former Ramsey rugby player Dan Richmond was the last man standing at the completion of the inaugural Isle of Man Backyard Ultra at the weekend. • The event took place at Archallagan Plantation, starting at midday on Friday with a field of more than 130 competitors from an original maximum entry of 200.

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What's on: next 14 days

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Today · Villa Marina Prom SuiteAn Evening With Danny Mcnamara, From Embrace

Today · 10 - 17 Oct · Gaiety TheatreRock of Ages

Wed 14 Oct · Villa Marina Prom SuiteSpace - Ten Neurotic Fairytales

Thu 15 Oct · Villa MarinaRat Pack Live

Thu 15 Oct · 15 Oct · Villa Marina Prom SuiteSpace - Ten Neurotic Fairytales

Fri 16 Oct · 16 Oct · Villa MarinaRat Pack Live

Today · Mad Jack’sBed Before 11 Presents... Flip N Fill (headline Dj Set)

Today · Manx Legion DouglasCountry On the Rock FundraiserListing graphic (not a photo)

Today · Crowes YardIOM Youth Trials Club — Practice SessionListing graphic (not a photo)

Today · Victoria Square, Im9 6ld Port Erin, Isle of Man, Isle…Rushen Silver Band: Last Night of the Proms

Today · Douglas Rail StationSteam Railway Workshop Tours

Today · Tholt Y Will Lower Car Park, Sulby ValleyWild Wallaby Watchers Forest Walk With Foraged Hot Drinks

Today · St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary SchoolWoman Empowering Zumba Party With Zj Nadia

Today · 10 - 15 Oct · Broadway CinemaSense and Sensibility

Today · 12 Apr 2026–25 Oct 2026 · Duke Travel / Isle of Man Experiences Shop, Isle of… · Visit IoM.Isle of Man TT Course & Motor Museum Tour

Today · 14 June 2026–25 Oct 2026 · Curraghs Wildlife Park, Main Road, Ballaugh, Isle of… · Visit IoM.Orchid Line Miniature Railway Running Day

Today · 18 May 2026–1 Nov 2026 · House Of Manannan, Isle of Man, peel, Isle of Man, IM5… · Visit IoM.Vintage Motorcycles On Display

Today · 2 Apr 2026–31 Oct 2026 · Douglas Railway Station, Bank Hill, Douglas, Isle of… · Visit IoM.Isle of Man Railways Dining Car

Today · 24 July 2026–25 Oct 2026 · Duke Travel / Isle of Man Experiences Shop, Isle of… · Visit IoM.A Taste of the Isle of Man

Today · 3 May 2026–18 Oct 2026 · Groudle Glen Railway, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM32HA · Visit IoM.Family Trainspotting Challenge

Today · 3 May 2026–18 Oct 2026 · Groudle Glen Railway, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM32HA · Visit IoM.Steam Teas

Today · 3 Oct 2026–28 Feb 2027 · Manx Museum, Douglas, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM13LY · Visit IoM.Jeihosphere

Today · 3 Oct 2026–30 Apr 2027 · Manx Museum, Douglas, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM13LY · Visit IoM.The Nature Exploratorium & History of the Future

Tomorrow · Douglas Railway Station Bus ShelteeBus Vannin - Vintage Bus Rides Around Douglas

Tomorrow · Central ParkFall 2026 Nw Food Truck Fest - Ramsey

Tomorrow · Front of Ramsey Swimming PoolFully Alive Nature Reserve Kayak and Forage

Tomorrow · Ramsey Rural Museum CioGreat Fen Apple and Harvest Fair

Tomorrow · the Railway InnHeron & Brearley - Douglas Quayside Pub Walk

Tomorrow · Erin Arts CentreManx Litfest: Poetry Workshop (brown & Betjeman)

Tomorrow · Riverside, Ramsey, Isle of Man, Isle of ManResin Memory Frames - Sunday 11th Oct - Ramsey

Tomorrow · the Terminus TavernTrams, Lifts and Tourism - the Evolving Douglas Promenade

Mon 12 Oct · Erin Arts CentreExhibition: A Mind That Wanders: Shadows, Paranoia & Creepy Crawlies

Mon 12 Oct · 12 Oct - 30 Nov · Dragons CastlePop-In and Play At Dragon's Castle

Tue 13 Oct · Isle of ManCastle Arms

Tue 13 Oct · Santander Work Cafe, Isle of ManStep IOM Student Drop-in October

Tue 13 Oct · 13 - 18 Oct · Broadway CinemaHadestown: the Musical

Wed 14 Oct · LaunchpadBeen There, Done That: A Fireside Chat With Manx-born Liam Downward

Wed 14 Oct · Erin Arts CentreMidweek Movie: Disclosure Day (2 Screenings)

Thu 15 Oct · Erin Arts CentreA Mind That Wanders: Mental Health, Animals & My Life

Thu 15 Oct · Launchpad (hillary House)Communities of Practice: Isle of Man Ai Meet-up

Thu 15 Oct · Isle of ManPeople’s Emergency Briefing FilmListing graphic (not a photo)

Thu 15 Oct · the Conister Arms (wetherspoon)The Power of Creative Leadership

Fri 16 Oct · University College Isle of ManBridging the Skills Gap

Fri 16 Oct · Mad Jack’sNext/gen: U18s

Fri 16 Oct · Woodbourne House, Woodbourne Road, Im2 3ee Douglas…Oktoberfest At Woodbourne House

Sat 17 Oct · Erin Arts CentreBut First Promotions: Chris Helme (the Seahorses)

Sat 17 Oct · 20 St Pauls Square, Ramsey, Isle of Man, Isle of ManCreative Painting Evening

Sat 17 Oct · Living Hope Church - WillastonInternational Food Taster Night

Sat 17 Oct · Mad Jack’sL1nkn P4rk - the Linkin Park Experience

Sat 17 Oct · Mooragh Promenade Park Road, Im8 3ar Ramsey, Isle of…The Rat Pack - Dinner Dance Show

Sun 18 Oct · Villa MarinaThe Isle of Man Wedding Show

Mon 19 Oct · 19 Oct 2026 · The Pavilion at Douglas Golf Club, Pulrose Road… · Visit IoM.Psychic Night In Douglas

Tue 20 Oct · Comis Hotel & Golf ResortIsle of Man Sustainable Finance Symposium 2026

Tue 20 Oct · King William's College, Im9 1tp Castletown, Isle of…Macbeth, the Metropolitan Opera With the Royal Ballet and Opera Cinema Season 2026/27

Wed 21 Oct · Villa MarinaHarry Enfield and No Chums

Wed 21 Oct · Riverside, Ramsey, Isle of Man, Isle of ManHop Tu Naa - Art After Dark - Wednesday 21st Oct-6pm - Ramsey

Wed 21 Oct · Santander Work Cafe, Isle of ManTekex IOM #3

Wed 21 Oct · 21 Oct · Gaiety TheatreFred Dinenage's Ronnie, Reggie, and Me

Wed 21 Oct · 21 Oct · Broadway CinemaThese Violent Delights

Thu 22 Oct · the Loft At Wetherspoons Conister Arms DouglasAnnual Pub Quiz Organised By Diana Princess of Wales Hospice Care At Home TrustListing graphic (not a photo)

Thu 22 Oct · Sulby Methodist ChurchIsle of Man Wind Orchestra Workshop WeekendListing graphic (not a photo)

Thu 22 Oct · Villa MarinaSongs, Stories and Stewardship: Culture and Nature In A Living Biosphere

Thu 22 Oct · 22 - 23 Oct · Gaiety TheatreThe Theatre Architect

Thu 22 Oct · 22 - 25 Oct · Broadway CinemaFallen Angels By Noël Coward

Thu 22 Oct · 22 Oct 2026 · Villa Marina, Harris Promenade, Douglas, IM1 2HP · Visit IoM.Harry Enfield and No Chums

Fri 23 Oct · Villa Marina Prom SuiteBlur's Dave Rowntree In Conversation - "no One You Know" Book Tour

Fri 23 Oct · 23 Oct 2026 · South Barrule Forest, South Barrule Forest Car Park… · Visit IoM.Isle of Man Orienteering Klubb - Night Orienteering Event - South Barrule Forest

Fri 23 Oct · Victoria Square, Im9 6ld Port Erin, Isle of Man, Isle…Met Opera: Macbeth

Fri 23 Oct · Villa MarinaResearch Festival 2026

Fri 23 Oct · Mad Jack'sThe Rocky Horror Cabaret Show

Fri 23 Oct · 23 Oct · Villa MarinaThe Doors Alive

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