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Speaker to 'exercise right as a parliamentarian' by asking questions

• David Ashford says he intends to be an active asker of questions in Tynwald.
• The Speaker of the House of Keys says he intends to be an active asker of questions of Tynwald.
• All three queries tabled for this month’s sitting of the Manx parliament are from Douglas North MHK David Ashford.

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 · Island News · 07:41 Island residents asked to share cost-of-living experiences • How are you finding the cost of living? • A market research company is surveying people to compare experiences across the Crown Dependencies. • Island Global Research is carrying out a survey of people in the Isle of Man about their day-to-day finances.

3FM · Health · 13:09 Charity shop issues health hazard warning over bags left outside • A charity shop in the west of the Island is pleading with people not to leave bags outside when it's closed. • Peel Charity Shop, based on Shore Road, took to Facebook to make the appeal. • It says on Saturday morning volunteers arrived to find a pile of bags dumped outside its door.

Manx Radio · Island News · 13:08 'Very positive' reaction to vegan campaign • UK charity distributed 44,000 leaflets on the Island. • A UK charity promoting veganism says it received a ’very positive’ reaction to its recent campaign on the Isle of Man. • Forty-four-thousand households were sent flyers directing them to the charity Viva!’s recipe club.

IoM Today · Island News · 13:56 Isle of Man wildlife park welcomes eight new capybara babies • While the babies are likely to be a highlight for visitors, the park is asking people to remain respectful of the new family as they settle into life with their latest additions. • Curraghs Wildlife Park has welcomed eight new arrivals to its growing animal family after two capybara mums gave birth just over two weeks ago.

IoM Today · Law · 19:00 Police give update into major fire at derelict apartment block • More than 30 firefighters were involved in the initial response to the blaze. • Police say they are still working to establish the circumstances surrounding a fire at a disused building in Douglas earlier this month. • The Isle of Man Constabulary and Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service are continuing their enquiries into the blaze at Sea Court, a derelict apartment block on Victoria Road, on Sunday, October 11.

IoM Today · Island News · 17:50 New fire engines ordered after station blaze - but there's a long wait ahead • The fate of the damaged vehicles has been confirmed. • Two fire appliances have been ordered to replace those lost in a major fire station blaze. • An investigation into the fire at Castletown and Malew fire station on August 13 remains ongoing.

IoM Today · Health · 17:06 Curraghs Wildlife Park says goodbye to much-loved tapir Zeus • Our teams worked hard to give him the care and treatment he needed, and we are all saddened by his loss. • The Curraghs Wildlife Park has announced the death of its male tapir, Zeus, following a short illness. • In a statement, the park said Zeus had developed colic and died despite efforts by its veterinary and animal care teams to treat him.

Manx Radio · Health · 09:30 Pharmacists 'play an integral part in primary care' • Nick Kaye has recently received a fellowship from World Pharmacy Council. • A pharmacist who’s received global recognition for his work in the sector says the industry is an integral part of primary care. • Nick Kaye of Kingsley Muti in Ballasalla is the first person from the British Isles to be awarded a fellowship of the World Pharmacy Council, and only the ninth person ever.

Manx Radio · Business · 06:32 Sale of former Castletown Police Station 'a folly' says commissioner • Tony Brown hits out at MNH after sold signs appear. • The chair of Castletown Commissioners has described the sale of a historic police station in the Island’s ancient capital as absolute folly. • Sold signs have appeared outside the Old Castletown Police Station which was on the market with DeanWood estate agents for offers in the region of £250,000.

Manx Radio · Island News · 06:31 Hopes indoor padel club will 'fit in with the nature around it' • Plans also include wild spa, outdoor pool and glasshouse dining. • The people behind a proposed all year-round facility at The Nunnery in Douglas say they hope to create a site that fits in with the nature around it. • A planning application has been submitted for the Island’s first indoor padel club, alongside a wild spa, outdoor pool and glasshouse dining area.

Manx Radio · Transport · 06:31 Onchan residents to get replacement bus stop • School Road will be the home of a new shelter. • The commissioners say they have handed over small parcel of land for the bus shelter and ensure the pavement is accessible. • It’s hoped to be installed by the local authority’s contractor in the next two weeks.

Manx Radio · Transport · 06:31 Ramsey Commissioners change fireworks display date due to transport issues • It's now taking place at the end of November. • The local authority confirmed the event, which was originally going to be held on 31 October, will now take place on Saturday 21 November. • Lead Member for Parks Margaret Webb said the commissioners ’look forward’ to welcoming people to the town for the event.

Manx Radio · Politics · 09:35 What have your MHKs promised you? Rushen • Michael Crowe and Mark Kemp were elected. • Following the 2026 House of Keys election, Rushen’s two new representatives took their seats. • Michael Crowe topped the poll and won the most votes across the entire Island, while Mark Kemp secured the second seat.

3FM · Transport · 15:09 DOI looking for 88k a year operations head • Could you face the challenge of repairing roads, responding to weather-related emergencies and making sure the Mountain Road's one-way system works in TT? • The Department of Infrastructure is looking for a head of operations, to oversee its maintenance and construction projects. • The post, which pays up to £88,863 a year, would involve managing an annual budget of around £11 million.

3FM · Island News · 13:53 Beware of scam TV licensing emails, say officials • If you've had an email demanding money for a TV licence, all may not be as it seems! • The government’s Cyber Security Centre says it’s seen a rise in emails claiming to be from TV Licensing. • But they’re not real - and the centre’s warning not to click on any links, provide personal information or give out payments online.

3FM · Island News · 12:38 Home pays tribute to "sweet-natured and gentle" horse • An animal charity's paid tribute to one of its favourite residents. • The Isle of Man Home of Rest for Old Horses on Richmond hill posted to social media earlier. • It says 32 year old retired horse Daffodil has passed away after spending more than a decade at the home.

3FM · Transport · 12:09 3FM launches winter safety campaign for youngsters • 3FM has launched its annual road safety campaign to make sure kids can be seen leading up to the fast approaching winter months. • Be Safe, Be Seen is now in its fourth year and means over 30 primary schools on the Isle of Man will be given reflective stickers for children to make them more visible to cars in the dark. • We’ve teamed up with sponsors Canaccord Wealth IOM and CTH Insurance to make the campaign possible.

3FM · Island News · 10:31 Benefits conman begs for help repaying taxpayers' £16,000 • A convicted benefits fraudster is asking the public to help repay the money he conned out of the taxpayer. • Andrew Fenton of Braddan admitted a seven-year, £36,000 fraud against the taxpayer in 2023 - landing him a suspended prison sentence. • He was also ordered to repay the money he’d dishonestly claimed, but in a local Facebook group says he can’t afford to pay the outstanding £16,000.

3FM · Island News · 08:50 Nursery celebrates becoming Beehive Douglas with Hop-tu-Naa open day • Families are being invited to get messy this Hop-tu-Naa at a free nursery open day in Douglas. • The event taking place this half term will celebrate Pumpkin Patch Childcare becoming Beehive Douglas, bringing it under the same name as its sister nursery in Onchan. • Children aged up to 11 can enjoy sensory play, explore the nursery and meet the team, with face painting and hair braiding also available at an extra cost.

IoM Today · Law · 15:52 Boy accused of murder questioned over cleaning knife after fatal stabbing • He denies intending to kill 14-year-old Christopher McBurnie - latest from court. • A boy accused of murder has denied intending to kill 14-year-old Christopher McBurnie as he completed giving evidence in his trial. • The trial of the boy, now 16, accused of murdering Christopher, who was fatally stabbed in Ramsey on May 29 last year, has entered its fourth week.

IoM Today · Island News · 13:17 Summerland appeal hearing could be live streamed • Judge of Appeal acknowledges legitimate public interest in the case. • Summerland campaigners have been granted leave to appeal a decision not to order fresh inquests into the deaths of the 50 adults and children who lost their lives in the blaze. • And it has emerged that the appeal hearing could be live streamed when it takes place next year, given the public interest in the case.

IoM Today (Sport) · Sport · 07:00 Harlequins A bounce back in style with big win • The day’s matches featured strong team displays, impressive defensive shifts and plenty of action in front of goal. • The latest round of Manx Hockey Association fixtures produced plenty of goals and high-quality play across all mixed divisions on Saturday. • In the Premiership, Zeta Harlequins A bounced back after a tough loss the previous week against league leaders Bacchas to record a dominant 11-0 victory against Castletown Southerners.

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What's on: next 14 days

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

Tomorrow · 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 · 21 - 22 Oct · Broadway Cinema · Villa Gaiety.Sense and Sensibility

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 · 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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