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'Community minded people' encouraged to stand for local authority

• Local authority is one of a few needing by-elections to fill vacant seats.
• The local authority is looking for people to stand in an upcoming by-election after the retirement of Peter Scott from the board earlier this year.
• It’s also hoping people with a specialism, like finance or law, will consider stepping forward.

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.

Manx Radio · Business · 06:33 Island housing issues an 'injustice' for young people says expert • Chris Lee has launched a new rent-to-buy scheme in the hopes of helping to remove obstacles. • A local housing expert hopes his latest enterprise will help tackle the ’injustice’ facing young people on the Island. • Chris Lee founded Own Homes, which is a rent-to-buy scheme which sees a portion of the rent set aside each month to go towards a deposit to buy the property after five years.

Manx Radio · Island News · 08:14 Manx resident speaks of love for Island on 101st birthday • Dorothy Quayle celebrated reaching the milestone with a party over the weekend. • A Manx resident has spoken of her love for the Isle of Man on her 101st birthday. • Southlands in Port Erin has been hosting a party for Dorothy Quayle as she celebrated the milestone over the weekend.

IoM Today · Sport · 12:58 Isle of Man amputee footballer eyes another half-marathon after successful debut • Completely different training to usual with me normally being on crutches a lot of the time. • Manx amputee footballer Sean Jackson is already considering a potential half-marathon in the Isle of Man after completing his first race in Manchester recently. • The England men’s amputee international team captain took on the ASICS Manchester Half earlier this month, describing the race as a success and saying he was pleased with his finishing time.

IoM Today · Sport · 12:53 FC Isle of Man come unstuck against Atherton LR • It’s a second successive defeat for the Manx side after losing to South Liverpool the weekend before. • FC Isle of Man suffered back-to-back defeats for the first time this season as Atherton LR claimed a 2-0 victory in the North West Counties Premier Division on Saturday. • Hoping to bounce back from a first home loss seven days earlier, the Ravens faced an Atherton side entering a new era, with manager Leighton Mills taking charge of his first match for the visitors.

IoM Today · Sport · 12:33 Douglas RUFC draw at Winnington Park • The result leaves the Manx side eighth in the early season standings. • The first of two back-to-back away fixtures saw Douglas Rugby Club travel to Northwich side Winnington Park on Saturday. • The hosts had a slow start to the Regional Two North West season, shipping 50 points in each of their opening three matches, albeit against promotion-fancied sides.

IoM Today · Business · 05:00 M&S Douglas to recruit more than 80 new colleagues for Christmas • Christmas is one of the busiest and most exciting times to join M&S, and these roles are a great opportunity to be part of the team serving the Isle of Man community. • Marks & Spencer has announced it will recruit more than 80 new colleagues to support its Douglas team this festive season. • The new colleagues will join the Strand Street retailer during its busiest period of the year.

IoM Today · Business · 05:00 Isle of Man company wins seven awards at Investment International Awards 2026 • These awards are especially meaningful because they reflect the confidence that advisers place in our people, service and propositions. • Companies across International Financial Group Limited (IFGL) have been recognised at the recent Investment International Awards 2026, receiving a total of seven awards across life assurance, pensions, trusts and client service.

Manx Radio · Sport · 16:37 Hockey: Fifth straight win for Bacchas in Premier League • Mixed divisions reach halfway stage of season. • Results Saturday, 17 October 2026 Mixed Premier League Valkyrs B 0-5 Bacchas A Castletown Celts 2-2 Valkyrs A Bacchas B 0-4 Vikings A Harlequins A 11-0 Castletown Southerners Mixed Division One Vikings B 5-1 Valkyrs C Harlequins B 5-1 Bacchas C Ramsey A 0-4 Castletown Cammags Mixed Division Two Castletown Cosney 0-5 Vikings C Vikings D 0-4 Bacchas Mixed Colts Valkyrs D 3-2 Castletown Cushags Mixed Division Three Vikings E 2-5 Castletown Carrick Ramsey Rookies 6-2…

Manx Radio · Politics · 06:34 Chris Thomas is a departure from his 'autocratic' predecessors, says infrastructure minister • Jason Moorhouse says chief is taking a collective approach to his leadership style. • The new infrastructure minister has described Chris Thomas as a departure from his ’autocratic’ predecessors. • Mr Thomas was elected Ard-Shirveishagh by his colleagues last week and promised to be ’first among equals.

Manx Radio · Politics · 09:35 What have your MHKs promised you? Ramsey • Juan McGuinness and Robert Cowell were elected. • Ramsey picked two new MHKs to represent them for the next five years earlier this summer in Juan McGuinness and Robert Cowell. • Both candidates agreed that government cost too much and delivered too slowly, but they came at the Island’s challenges from different angles.

3FM · Island News · 09:50 More TT routes offered by airline next year • There'll be more flight options for TT visitors next year. • Airline easyJet says it’s adding flights between the Isle of Man and Birmingham and Glasgow for next year’s festival. • It’s released flights, allowing those planning their festival to book.

3FM · Island News · 07:34 Ice rink hoping to open in Nobles Park this Christmas • An ice rink could be arriving in Douglas just in time for Christmas, if planners give the green light. • Frostys Wonderland Isle of Man has applied to put a seasonal ice rink at the Boneyard in Nobles Park from December. • In its application the company says the attraction, now in its tenth year, helps support local tourism and the wider economy.

IoM Today · Island News · 14:12 I was not planning to kill him: Boy accused of murder gives evidence in trial • I did not mean those threats, they were just empty threats. • I was not planning to kill him. • A boy accused of murder following an arranged fight that ended in a fatal stabbing has denied planning to kill Christopher McBurnie in advance.

IoM Today · Island News · 12:56 Woman called 999 after ladder appeared outside her flat for second time • A man has admitted attempted burglary. • A 23-year-old Castletown man has admitted an attempted burglary with intent to steal. • Brendan Shaw Creer was seen twice propping a ladder against a wall under a woman’s flat.

IoM Today · Sport · 12:47 Corinthians return to winning ways in Women's League • It was the last round of fixtures before the Floodlit Cup starts in November. • Corinthians returned to winning ways in the Canada Life Women’s League on Sunday, defeating an improving Douglas and District 11-2 at Ballafletcher. • The Whites led 6-0 at the break with Milly Dawson (5), Lula-Belle Findlay (4) Chloe Teare and Kiera Morgan on target for the Whites, whille D&D replied through Sorcha O’Brien and Evie Anderson.

IoM Today · Island News · 07:00 Residents could be given unused council land to grow their own food • It would aim to give people living in flats and city centre homes greater access to green spaces. • Douglas Council is considering expanding its allotment scheme to give people living in flats and city centre homes greater access to green spaces. • Council leader Devon Watson says his motion would allow residents to use these areas to grow food, plants or create habitats for wildlife.

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Tomorrow · 21 Oct · Gaiety Theatre · Villa Gaiety.Fred Dinenage's Ronnie, Reggie, and Me

Thu 22 Oct · 22 - 23 Oct · Gaiety Theatre · Villa Gaiety.The Theatre Architect

Fri 23 Oct · 23 Oct · Villa Marina · Villa Gaiety.The Doors Alive

Sat 24 Oct · 24 Oct · Villa Marina Royal Hall · Villa Gaiety.IOM DTA Ballroom Dancing Competition

Sat 24 Oct · 24 Oct · Gaiety Theatre · Villa Gaiety.James B Partridge

Sat 24 Oct · 24 Oct · Villa Marina Arcade · Villa Gaiety.Manx Masks For Mayhem

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 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 · 21 Oct · Broadway Cinema · Villa Gaiety.These Violent Delights

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

Fri 23 Oct · 23 Oct - 01 Nov · Broadway Cinema · Villa Gaiety.Wildwood

Fri 23 Oct · 23 Oct - 30 Nov · Dragons Castle · Villa Gaiety.Pop-In and Play At Dragon's Castle

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

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

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

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

Sun 25 Oct · 25 Oct · Gaiety Theatre · Villa Gaiety.Ruby 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 · 26 - 30 Oct · Dragon's Castle · Villa Gaiety.Dragon'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 · Manx Museum, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM13LY · Visit IoM.Little Spooky Cinema – Casper

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 Theatre · Villa Gaiety.Michael Starring Ben

Tue 27 Oct · 27 Oct · Dragon's Castle · Villa Gaiety.Disability Pop-In and Play Sessions At the Dragon's Castle

Wed 28 Oct · 28 - 31 Oct · Broadway Cinema · Villa Gaiety.Ozzy & Black Sabbath: Back To the Beginning

Wed 28 Oct · 28 Oct · Gaiety Theatre · Villa Gaiety.An Evening With Toyah: Songs & Stories

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

Thu 29 Oct · 29 Oct · Gaiety Theatre · Villa Gaiety.The Princess Proms

Thu 29 Oct · 29 Oct 2026 · The Grove, Ramsey, Isle of Man, IM8 3UA · Visit IoM.Luck, Lore and Legends

Fri 30 Oct · 30 Oct · Villa Marina · Villa Gaiety.Manxtoberfest - A Night of Brass, Beer, and Bavarian Mayhem

Fri 30 Oct · 30 Oct · Gaiety Theatre · Villa Gaiety.Russell Watson - the Power of the Voice

Fri 30 Oct · 30 Oct - 05 Nov · Broadway Cinema · Villa Gaiety.Wicker (snack & Screen Available 3rd & 4th Nov)

Fri 30 Oct · 30 Oct 2026 · Manx Museum, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM13LY · Visit IoM.Little Spooky Cinema – Coco

Sat 31 Oct · 31 Oct · Gaiety Theatre · Villa Gaiety.Robert Arkins Commitments

Sat 31 Oct · 31 Oct 2026 · Cregneash, Cregneash, Isle of Man, IM9 5PX · Visit IoM.Hop Tu Naa Festival

Sat 31 Oct · 31 Oct 2026–1 Nov 2026 · Groudle Glen Railway, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM32HA · Visit IoM.'NOT SO SCARY' HOP TU NAA TRAINS

Sat 31 Oct · 31 Oct 2026–1 Nov 2026 · The Great Laxey Mine Railway, Valley Gardens, Laxey… · Visit IoM.Hop Tu Naa Ghost Trains

Sun 1 Nov · 01 Nov · Villa Marina · Villa Gaiety.Megaslam Mania 2026

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