Mental health charity given £50,000 grant

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Lead Story

Mental health charity given £50,000 grant

• An Island charity has been awarded a grant to help hundreds of people with their mental health.
• Ed Space has been given £50,000 from the dormant asset fund to strengthen and expand its work.
• The cash will support initiatives such as its blue light breakfast club.

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Almanac · Daily readings

Today on the island

Cloudy, 14°C (57°F), wind 17 mph

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14°C

Cloudy · High 16° · Low 11°

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17mph

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13:45

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Around the Island · 15 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 · 11:17

Port St Mary benches painted in charity colours to raise mental health awareness

• They can become a place to stop, take five minutes, and have a conversation.
• Port St Mary Commissioners have unveiled two benches painted in island charity colours as part of an initiative to keep mental health awareness in the public eye.
• The benches, painted in the colours of Ed Space and Isle Listen, were installed on Wednesday, October 7, and are situated on the Top Promenade, overlooking Chapel Bay.

Manx Radio · Island News · 13:35

Sergeant who breached GDPR law sacked following misconduct hearing

• Isle of Man Constabulary dismiss officer convicted of data breach.
• A police officer who breached GDPR legislation after disclosing personal data to a family member has been sacked.
• The Isle of Man Constabulary has confirmed Richard Alan Cretney has been dismissed without notice following a special case misconduct hearing.

Manx Radio · Island News · 13:33

How can floral displays be more environmentally friendly?

• Island churches encouraged to consider sustainability.
• Churches across the Isle of Man are being encouraged to make their floral displays more environmentally friendly.
• The Diocese of Sodor and Man recently organised a sustainable flower-arranging workshop which was attended by representatives from 13 churches.

3FM · Island News · 17:25

Painter and decorator shortlisted for award

• An Island decorator is in the running for a prestigious industry award.
• John Skelton of John Skelton Painting & Decorating Limited has been shortlisted in the Golden Finish Awards.
• They recognize outstanding talent in the field – and he’s up for Content Creator of the Year.

3FM · Business · 09:19

Former Chinese takeaway up for rent

• A former Chinese takeaway in the Isle of Man Business Park is up for rent.
• The premises, previously Lucky House Chinese, have been refurbished and include a fully fitted commercial kitchen.
• On Facebook, Newsbeat says the unit in Braddan could suit a range of food businesses, including Chinese, Indian or Thai takeaways.

IoM Today · Island News · 12:53

Manx National Heritage makes fresh bid to save online newspaper archive

• In depth: Reporter Tom Curphey looks at how the organisation is attempting to keep online newspaper archive available, following a public outcry over plans to end the service.
• Manx National Heritage is attempting to keep its online newspaper archive available, following a public outcry over plans to end the service.
• The organisation said it had identified an interim technical solution which, if successful, would allow users to continue accessing more than 150 years of Isle of Man newspapers while work continues on…

IoM Today · Island News · 10:52

Liverpool man who tried to smuggle out criminal cash banned from Isle of Man

• The actions of Louis Moran have been described as rather foolish.
• A Liverpool man has been banned from returning to the island for five years after trying to smuggle criminal cash totalling £3,270 off the island.
• Louis Anthony Moran, 23, also pleaded guilty to possessing cannabis, after being arrested at the Sea Terminal on September 29.

Manx Radio · Island News · 06:26

Mineral deposits 'worth exploring but possibly not large enough for commercial success'

• Geologist discusses opportunities on the Isle of Man.
• A geologist believes there would be mineral deposits worth exploring on the Isle of Man, but isn’t sure it would be large enough to sustain a commercial operation.
• Dr Keith Barron lived on the Isle of Man for a time in the 1970s.

Manx Radio · Island News · 11:23

Charity cyclists receives warm welcome from colleagues

• Gary Shaughnessy CBE completed 1,500km ride from Switzerland.
• A charity cyclist received a warm welcome from Zurich colleagues on the Isle of Man after completing a 1,500-kilometre ride from Switzerland.
• Gary Shaughnessy CBE is the chair of the Z Zurich Foundation chair, and visited local charities Isle Listen and Hospice Isle of Man during the final leg of his journey.

IoM Today · Sport · 16:53

Wasteful Ravens punished by South Liverpool

• An outstanding goalkeeping display from Dominic Garner helped the Merseysiders claim victory.
• FC Isle of Man were left frustrated at the Bowl on Saturday evening as an outstanding goalkeeping display from Dominic Garner helped South Liverpool claim a 2-0 victory despite the Ravens creating more than enough chances to take something from the contest.

IoM Today · Sport · 14:47

Douglas & District and Royal secure wins in Women's League

• It was newcomers D&D’s third win of their debut campaign.
• Douglas and District Football Club’s dream start in their debut season in the Canada Life Women’s League continued on Sunday afternoon after defeating Rushen United 6-2 at Noble’s Park.
• The newcomers have now secured their third win of the season, moving onto the same number of points as Corinthians in the table with nine.

IoM Today · Island News · 12:50

Quarry extension approved in finely balanced decision

• Site is home to four globally vulnerable species of funghi and six nationally scarce invertebrates.
• Plans to expand sand and gravel extraction at Point of Ayre Quarry have been approved - despite concerns over the loss of habitat for nationally scarce species of funghi.
• Island Aggregates’s application includes the progressive restoration of the worked quarry into a substantial wildlife habitat comprising open water, wetland, grassland, scrub and areas of exposed sand.

Manx Radio · Island News · 06:26

Warning about effects of nicotine pouches on youngsters

• Social media sees products rise in popularity.
• Parents on the Isle of Man are being urged to talk to their children about the risks of nicotine pouches, also known as ’snus.
• QEII High School has written to caregivers, warning that the products are becoming increasingly visible to young people through social media, online advertising and internet retailers.

Manx Radio · Island News · 06:25

Andreas Commissioners hopes residents will be 'proud' of war memorial refurbishment

• Chair Jackie Faragher says it's 'important' to preserve the monument.
• The Chair of Andreas Commissioners says everyone in the parish will be ’proud’ to see the war memorial on Remembrance Sunday.
• It was last refurbished 12 years ago and it’s hoped the works carried out this year will protect it for a number of years to come.

3FM · Island News · 07:24

40 run-down buildings remain on Douglas Council’s blacklist

• Douglas Council says it has a blacklist of 40 dilapidated buildings in the capital.
• At its last meeting, the local authority’s environmental services committee considered a report about run-down buildings.
• Members heard three properties had been added to the list, while five had been removed after work - leaving a total of 40 still on it.

Island Utility · Practical note