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How your MHK voted in the chief minister vote

• Chris Thomas elected to replace Alfred Cannan.
• Chris Thomas has been elected as the Island’s new chief minister.

Today on the island

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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 · Culture · 17:29 Extra food hygiene course for Island businesses • The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture says it's arranged an extra training session for food outlets worried about a new hygiene scheme. • From January, inspectors will be visiting cafes, pubs, takeaways and restaurants to produce ratings published online and the department’s held a number of training courses about how it’ll work.

IoM Today · Health · 15:14 Isle of Man animal charity seeks owner of dog found in Abbeylands • The charity said the dog was the third stray to come into its care within 24 hours. • The Manx Society Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is appealing for the owner of a dog found wandering in the Abbeylands area to come forward.

IoM Today · Sport · 15:00 Island team off to solid start in British Table Tennis League • They fielded a strong squad featuring island champion Sam Bailey, Duncan Alexander, Becky Bayley and promising teenager Amit Lanin. • The Isle of Man national table tennis team kicked off their first weekend of British League National C2 fixtures recently.

IoM Today · Transport · 13:23 Isle of Man named among British Isles' top 10 islands in 2026 travel awards • This is a tremendous achievement and one we’re incredibly proud of. • The Isle of Man has been named among the top 10 UK islands in the 2026 Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards.

IoM Today · Culture · 11:50 Building strength, confidence and community through Pilates • Just six months after opening, Roxanne outgrew her first studio and moved The Pilates Boutique into larger premises – continuing her mission to share the transformative benefits of Pilates with the island. • In January 2026, Roxanne Cooper brought her vision to life, opening The Pilates Boutique and introducing a completely new reformer-only Pilates concept to the island.

IoM Today · Culture · 11:33 Manx speakers release book of 12 short stories • What could be better than a collection of short stories that are told from the heart and told well!’. • A new collection of 12 short stories written in Manx has been published as part of Blein ny Gaelgey – Year of the Manx Language 2026.

Manx Radio · Politics · 17:43 What have your MHKs promised you? Garff • Richard Henthorn and Vicki Hewison were elected. • Voters in Garff plumped for two new faces in the House of Keys this summer when they backed Richard Henthorn and Vicki Hewison.

IoM Today · Sport · 18:00 Robertshaw's last-gasp double denies Corinthians • The injury-time strikes salvaged a dramatic point for Peel at Douglas Road on Saturday. • Two last-gasp goals helped reigning Canada Life Premier League champions Peel snatch a dramatic late draw against Corinthians at Douglas Road on Saturday afternoon.

IoM Today · Sport · 17:00 Michael United hit DHSOB for seven in Division Two • Ex-Marown flyer Thomas Redmond led the way with a hat-trick for the Aces. • Michael United produced the standout performance in Ardern and Druggan Division Two on Saturday, hitting seven goals in a convincing 7-3 victory away to DHSOB.

Manx Radio · Transport · 06:33 Jurby Commissioners urging DoI to move 30mph zone to protect play area • New housing estate sits on unrestricted road which is 'dangerous' for children. • The local authority says the road becomes derestricted just ahead of the new Ballagarraghyn estate entrance, which it believes is ’dangerous’ for the youngsters in the village.

Manx Radio · Island News · 10:04 Charity celebrates a year of friendship and support • Alzheimer’s Society thanks supporters of Better Together carers’ groups. • Local venues are being thanked for the support they’ve given to the Alzheimer’s Society’s Better Together carers’ groups.

Manx Radio · Island News · 06:32 Social side of Young Farmers vital for tackling loneliness • Some in the sector face long hours at this time of year. • The chairman of the Northern Young Farmers says the social side of such groups can be vital for helping farmers tackle loneliness.

Manx Radio · Island News · 06:32 Benches bring colour and thoughtfulness to promenade • Ed Space and Isle Listen represented at beauty spot. • The colours of two mental health charities now adorn benches at a beauty spot in the south of the Island.

3FM · Transport · 06:46 Airport figures still up on last year's total • Ronaldsway Airport says it saw slightly fewer passengers last month than in September last year - but its total overall figures are higher than in 2025. • In its latest monthly statistics, the facility says 50,205 people passed through it in September, down just over two per cent on last year’s tally.

IoM Today · Health · 07:00 I’m not dying, I’m transforming: Woman refuses to give up after terminal cancer prognosis • Vix remains determined to focus on living her life and refuses to let the date she was given define her future. • At 35, Vix Crane was given devastating news and told she may not live to Christmas.

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Today · Villa Marina Prom SuiteSpace - Ten Neurotic Fairytales

Tomorrow · Villa MarinaRat Pack Live

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

Fri 16 Oct · 16 Oct · Villa MarinaRat Pack Live

Wed 21 Oct · Villa MarinaHarry Enfield and No Chums

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

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

Today · Erin Arts CentreMidweek Movie: Disclosure Day (2 Screenings)

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 - 15 Oct · Broadway CinemaSense and Sensibility

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

Tomorrow · Cranky's Coffee, 23 Michael Street, PeelChemistry & Cocktails?Listing graphic (not a photo)

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

Tomorrow · Isle of ManPeople’s Emergency Briefing FilmListing graphic (not a photo)

Tomorrow · Port Erin Lifeboat Station ShopPort Erin RNLI ShopListing graphic (not a photo)

Tomorrow · 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

Fri 16 Oct · 16 Oct - 30 Nov · Dragons CastlePop-In and Play At Dragon's Castle

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 · St Paul's Church HallHospice Fund RaiserListing graphic (not a photo)

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

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

Sat 17 Oct · Isle of ManRe-live the Lives of the Fairy Ground and Old DouglasListing graphic (not a photo)

Sat 17 Oct · St Andrew's United Reformed ChurchSinging For PleasureListing graphic (not a photo)

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

Sun 18 Oct · Laxey Working Men's InsituteCoffee MorningListing graphic (not a photo)

Sun 18 Oct · Greens CafeTable For TenListing graphic (not a photo)

Sun 18 Oct · Villa MarinaThe Isle of Man Wedding Show

Sun 18 Oct · 18 Oct · Broadway CinemaHadestown: the Musical

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 · 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 · 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 · University College Isle of ManOastan Christmas Bookings Coffee Morning

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 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

Sat 24 Oct · Isle of ManAcu British Youth Trials ChampionshipListing graphic (not a photo)

Sat 24 Oct · 24 Oct 2026–3 Jan 2027 · Manx Museum, Isle of Man, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM13LY · Visit IoM.Coastal Rhythms – Paul Parker

Sat 24 Oct · Erin Arts CentreExhibition: A Mind That Wanders: Shadows, Paranoia & Creepy Crawlies

Sat 24 Oct · Sos RamseyFree Autism Community Halloween Event: Every Boo Belongs!

Sat 24 Oct · Douglas, Isle of ManManx Day Out In...douglas

Sat 24 Oct · 24 Oct 2026–1 Nov 2026 · Peel Castle, Peel, Isle of Man, IM5 1TB · Visit IoM.Myths & Magic Trail At Peel Castle

Sat 24 Oct · North QuayOie Houney - Manx Winter Fire Festival

Sat 24 Oct · Victoria Square, Im9 6ld Port Erin, Isle of Man, Isle…Piano Series: Aidan Modica Recital

Sat 24 Oct · Centenary CentreRogerio Souza & Nikolai Voight @ Centenary Centre

Sat 24 Oct · House of ManannanRoom On the Broom Day

Sat 24 Oct · 24 Oct 2026 · Juliette's, 7 a Michael Street, Peel, Isle of Man, IM5… · Visit IoM.Supper, Spooks and Spirits

Sat 24 Oct · Isle of ManTraditional Hop Tu Naa Festival At Cregneash

Sat 24 Oct · 24 Oct · Villa Marina Prom SuiteBlur's Dave Rowntree In Conversation - "No One You Know" Book Tour

Sat 24 Oct · 24 Oct · Villa Marina Royal HallIOM DTA Ballroom Dancing Competition

Sat 24 Oct · 24 Oct · Gaiety TheatreJames B Partridge

Sat 24 Oct · 24 Oct 2026 · Woodbourne House, Woodbourne Road, Douglas, Isle of… · Visit IoM.An Evening With the TT Riders

Sat 24 Oct · 24 Oct 2026 · Juliette's, 7 a Michael Street, Peel, Isle of Man, IM5… · Visit IoM.Haunted House Workshop

Sat 24 Oct · 24 Oct 2026 · Food Cellar, Peel Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 5ED · Visit IoM.Pre-Match Supper

Sat 24 Oct · 24 Oct 2026–25 Oct 2026 · Knock Froy, Santon, Isle of Man, IM1 1JD · Visit IoM.ACU TrialGB Youth British

Sun 25 Oct · Isle of Man Art SocietyHalloween Chopping Board WorkshopListing graphic (not a photo)

Sun 25 Oct · the Children's Centre Wallberry Farmisle of ManHop-tu-play

Sun 25 Oct · House of Manannan, PeelRoom On the Broom Day

Sun 25 Oct · St Johns Isle of ManSeventh Heaven Wedding Fair

Sun 25 Oct · Isle of ManThe Great Laxey Mine Railway Hop Tu Naa Ghost Trains

Sun 25 Oct · 25 Oct · Gaiety TheatreRuby Wax: Absolutely Famous

Sun 25 Oct · 25 Oct 2026 · The Roundhouse, Strang Corner Field, Ballaoates Road… · Visit IoM.Hop Tu Naa Disco

Mon 26 Oct · Cafe Two-six Car Park, Derby Haven, Isle of ManConcert In A Cave, Sunset Celtic Samhain Full Moon Walk and Fire

Mon 26 Oct · King William's CollegeIsle of Man - 2 Day October Hockey Camp

Mon 26 Oct · 26 Oct 2026 · Manx Museum, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM13LY · Visit IoM.Little Spooky Cinema – Casper

Mon 26 Oct · 26 Oct 2026 · Juliette's, 7 a Michael Street, Peel, Isle of Man, IM5… · Visit IoM.Kid's Hop-tu-Naa Biscuits and Crafts

Mon 26 Oct · 26 Oct 2026–30 Oct 2026 · Cregneash, Cregneash, Isle of Man, IM9 5PX · Visit IoM.Turn Up For Turnips 2026

Tue 27 Oct · 27 - 28 Oct · Gaiety TheatreMichael Starring Ben

Tue 27 Oct · 27 Oct · Dragon's CastleDisability Pop-In and Play Sessions At the Dragon's Castle

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