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Oil and other fuel prices rise by 57% in a year

• Prices for oil and other fuels on the Isle of Man have risen by 57 per cent in the year to September.
• In the latest Cabinet Office report, figures show overall inflation stayed at 4.1 per cent in September.

Today on the island

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The local news that matters this morning

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Manx Radio · Culture · 06:36 Time to 'focus on delivering' says MHK tipped to enter chief minister contest • Jane Poole-Wilson tells Manx Radio her strengths lie elsewhere. • A Middle MHK says she wants to focus on delivering’ following the election of the new chief minister.

3FM · Island News · 12:52 Council brings in contractor to help with tree work backlog • Douglas Council will spend more than £17,000 to carry out urgent work on trees in Harcroft Meadow and the local authority's golf course. • At its last meeting, the regeneration and community committee heard a backlog of work and inspections had built up because of a lack of staff.

IoM Today · Culture · 18:00 Isle of Man brass band collaboration hailed a success • The music was extraordinary, but perhaps even more special were the friendships, connections and memories made along the way. • Ramsey Town Band joined forces with Swiss brass band Lignières for a special concert at Peel Cathedral, bringing together two musical traditions for an evening of music and friendship.

Manx Radio · Business · 12:34 New 'rent-to-buy' option for first-time homeowners on the Isle of Man • Dandara and Hartford Homes partner with private company, Own Homes. • Two housing developers on the Island have joined a scheme offering a new rent-to-buy option for first-time buyers.

3FM · Health · 14:21 Archallagan work prompts warning from DEFA • You're being warned to take care as work is carried out in an Island plantation. • The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture will be upgrading a road in Archallagan Plantation from Monday, October 26.

IoM Today · Island News · 12:02 Isle of Man contestant returns to Countdown in bid for another victory • Former presenter Rachel Riley gave her the nickname the baby-faced assassin. • Ramsey resident Hazel Drury is set to make her second appearance on Channel 4 quiz show Countdown on Wednesday, October 21.

3FM · Island News · 08:17 12 new festive stamps revealed to celebrate Manx traditions • The Isle of Man Post Office has revealed 12 new Christmas stamps celebrating traditional Manx festive customs. • The collection called Foolish Fortnight has been created with local artist Felicity Wood and Culture Vannin.

Manx Radio · Island News · 15:09 Farmers union declares no faith in DEFA leadership • MNFU cites 'a considerable lack of understanding' of challenges. • The Manx National Farmers’ Union has declared a vote of no confidence in the senior leadership of the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture.

Manx Radio · Politics · 11:43 What have your MHKs promised you? Glenfaba and Peel • Katryna Baptist and Daniel Davison were elected. • Glenfaba and Peel has two new MHKs, Katryna Baptist topped the poll, with Daniel Davison taking the second seat.

Manx Radio · Island News · 06:36 Lifeboat cover to return to Douglas next year • New coastal class vessel will then enter service in 2028. • The RNLI says it expects lifeboat cover to return to Douglas next year ahead of the planned arrival of a new lifeboat in late 2028.

Manx Radio · Island News · 06:35 Port Erin Commissioner says he was 'humbled' to officially receive his BEM • Gerry Callister was presented with the medal earlier this month. • Gerry Callister, who’s achievement was announced at the end of 2025, received his accolade for his commitment to the local authority and to the wider community.

Manx Radio · Culture · 06:35 Conservation 'an important part of Biosphere project' • Exhibition marking 10 years of status now open. • The chair of Biosphere Isle of Man says conservation is as important a part of the project’s work as research.

3FM · Island News · 12:11 School wants you to get thousands of Bs • Forget about straight As - a new school's highest honour will be all about the bees! • The Isle of Man Beekeepers Federation is to hold its annual training school next year, teaching would-be apiarists.

3FM · Island News · 07:12 Kirk Michael actor John Rhys-Davies makes comic book debut • Kirk Michael actor John Rhys-Davies will be returning to the paper page instead of the silver screen. • The Indiana Jones and Lord of the Rings star is making his comic book debut.

IoM Today · Island News · 14:44 Farmers Union declare no confidence in department's senior leadership • Industry confidence in the Department has broken down. • The Manx National Farmers’ Union has formally declared a vote of no confidence in the senior leadership of the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA).

IoM Today · Island News · 12:16 Man accused of striking partner with motorcycle helmet denies assault • The alleged incident took place at the defendant’s home. • A 24-year-old man from Patrick has been committed to the Court of General Gaol Delivery for trial.

IoM Today · Island News · 11:21 Double woodpecker catch marks first for Calf of Man • This was an event that had never happened before in Calf history. • The Calf of Man Bird Observatory has recorded a first after two great spotted woodpeckers were caught in a single day during a recent visit to the island.

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Today · Villa MarinaRat Pack Live

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

Tomorrow · 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

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

Today · Ramsey, Isle of ManEnvironmental Dna Analysis: A Talk By Dr Rachel Glover, Chief Scientist At Taxa Geonomics

Today · Erin Arts CentreA Mind That Wanders - A Talk By Jessie Quirk

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

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

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

Today · Castletown Methodist ChurchFulfil Coffee ClubListing graphic (not a photo)

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

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

Today · the Conister Arms (wetherspoon)The Power of Creative Leadership

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 · 15 - 22 Oct · Broadway CinemaSense and Sensibility

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 · University College Isle of ManBridging the Skills Gap

Tomorrow · Mad Jack’sNext/gen: U18s

Tomorrow · Woodbourne House, Woodbourne Road, Im2 3ee Douglas…Oktoberfest At Woodbourne House

Tomorrow · 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

Sat 17 Oct · 17 - 18 Oct · Broadway CinemaShaun the Sheep: the Beast of Mossy Bottom

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 · Ramsey Town HallIsle Be ReadyListing 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 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

Fri 23 Oct · 23 Oct - 01 Nov · Broadway CinemaWildwood

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 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 Workshop

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 - 30 Oct · Dragon's CastleDragon's Castle Hop-Tu-Naa and Play

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

Wed 28 Oct · the Georges Hotel, CastletownAn Evening of Mediumship

Wed 28 Oct · Erin Arts CentreHalf Term Film: Toy Story 5 (pg)

Wed 28 Oct · Gaiety TheatreMichael Starring Ben

Wed 28 Oct · 28 - 31 Oct · Broadway CinemaOzzy & Black Sabbath: Back To the Beginning

Wed 28 Oct · 28 Oct · Gaiety TheatreAn Evening With Toyah: Songs & Stories

Wed 28 Oct · 28 Oct 2026 · Cregneash, Cregneash, Isle of Man, IM9 5PX · Visit IoM.Tiny Turnips Festival

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