First Tynwald session deemed 'very positive' by new crop of MHKs

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First Tynwald session deemed 'very positive' by new crop of MHKs

• 10 of 15 new MHKs make their maiden speech in first Tynwald sitting.
• Last month, the Manx public went to the polls to have their say on who should be in charge of the country for the next five years.
• At the end of election night, 15* new MHKs were given the seal of approval by voters, and four constituencies gained two completely new members. (*Kirrie Jenkins, Stephen Broad, Peter Shimmin, Andy Saunders, Damien Ciappelli, Richard Henthorn, Vicki Hewison, Katryna Baptist, Daniel Davison, James Cochrane, Rachel…

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Around the Island · 24 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 · Business · 16:45

Mooir Vannin Offshore Wind Farm: A gateway to a more secure energy future for the Isle of Man

• With the global economy continuing to transition towards cleaner sources of energy, access to renewable power is becoming increasingly important for governments, businesses and communities.
• Mooir Vannin would deliver around £2 billion to the Manx economy, but what about renewable power to the island?
• What options has Ørsted put forward to bring some of the electricity generated by Mooir Vannin to the Island? Ørsted is working with Manx Utilities and Isle of Man Government to explore preferred options to bring power…

IoM Today · Sport · 14:00

Isle of Man riders dominate British National Enduro Series

• Following a brilliant 2026 campaign, the island’s riders have firmly established the Isle of Man as a powerhouse for British mountain bike enduro talent.
• The Isle of Man’s mountain biking talent shone on the national stage as Manx MTB Enduro riders secured a flurry of overall podium positions at the final round of the British National Enduro Series.

Manx Radio · Health · 13:22

Smile Dental to restart services in Ramsey later this year

• Manx Care provides update as salaried dentist to provide service from temporary unit.
• Manx Care says Smile Dental is working towards recommencing dental services in Ramsey before the end of the year, albeit from an alternative premises.
• The practice previously operated out of Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital before it was relocated due to issues within the wider hospital building.

Manx Radio · Island News · 17:45

Isle of Man space scholars return from 'Mission to Mars

• Students spent time at the United Space School in Houston.
• Isabelle Nazar, Holly McEvoy and Dante Kunstel won this year’s River Advisers scholarships.
• They spent two weeks planning a crewed mission to Mars, supported by NASA astronauts, engineers and scientists.

Manx Radio · Weather · 15:04

Manx weather makes growing pumpkins 'a struggle'

• Farmer says this year's crop has been impacted by hot summer and wet autumn.
• Zoe and Philip Hampton have run Bigfoot’s Pumpkin Field at Ballawhetstone in Ballabeg since diversifying the farm during Covid.
• Philip admits growing pumpkins in the Manx climate does require a lot of luck.

3FM · Island News · 08:46

Nest Studio bags a place in British Vogue

• An Isle of Man designer will feature in three issues of British Vogue, after she was approached to take part in the magazine.
• Geraldine Sowrey, founder of Nest Studio, creates distinctive bags, clothing and seasonal décor on the Island.
• She initially thought the email was a scam, but says the last-minute photoshoot turned into a special experience the team won’t forget.

3FM · Politics · 07:40

What needs to happen before assisted dying can begin on the Island?

• The Isle of Man Government is beginning work to prepare for assisted dying, following Royal Assent.
• The Department of Health and Social Care says it’ll now develop the necessary framework, including staff training, safe medicine management and safeguards.
• Certain parts of the Capacity Act must also be in force before the laws can be brought in fully., expected by April 2028.

3FM · Island News · 07:32

Work begins on Manx National Heritage site in Castletown

• A major six-month conservation project has begun in Castletown.
• Manx National Heritage says specialist repairs are underway to protect Derby House on Parliament Square.
• The project includes rebuilding old brickwork, repointing walls and fixing traditional timber windows.

IoM Today · Sport · 15:19

Isle of Man TT star finishes fourth in British Supersport Championship

• What a weekend to finish the season on.
• Ballaugh’s resident TT star Dean Harrison finished the British Supersport Championship season in fourth spot after the series drew to a close at Brands Hatch at the weekend.
• The 37 year old from Yorkshire was fifth in Saturday’s sprint race setting the fastest lap of 1 minute 27.771 seconds on the Honda Racing CBR600RR.

IoM Today · Culture · 14:38

Former Happy Monday's singer joins Manx DJ line-up for Wetherspoon bash

• She also appeared on the 2004 series of the X-Factor.
• House music fans are being invited to celebrate the Isle of Man’s dance music scene at a Halloween party featuring former X Factor star and Happy Mondays singer Rowetta.
• The event, at the Conister Arms Wetherspoon pub, will bring together Rowetta and 10 DJs across two floors, with music ranging from classic house anthems to contemporary tracks.

Manx Radio · Island News · 18:55

Prosecutor: 'Recording any other verdict than murder would be illogical'

• Jury told they can consider manslaughter if they find teenager not guilty of murder.
• A warning that this story contains information which some readers may find distressing. … Closing statements have been made in the case of a teenager accused of murder with the prosecution telling a jury recording any other verdict would be illogical.

Manx Radio · Politics · 17:09

Several government websites taken offline 'as a precaution'

• International media reporting worldwide issues.
• The Isle of Man Government says a number of its websites have been ’temporarily taken offline as a precaution.
• It’s confirmed it ’follows published advice from the National Cyber Security Centre.

IoM Today · Island News · 16:21

Dublin and Douglas now have an agreement - but what does it actually mean and what will change?

• They may be worlds apart in size and stature, but representatives from both cities believe they have more in common than meets the eye.
• Douglas and Dublin have formally agreed to work more closely together, with hopes the partnership will lead to stronger transport links, cultural exchanges and opportunities for young people.

Manx Radio · Politics · 06:33

'Government Programme' needs to be a meaningful tool for people to see change

• Straightforward communication needs to underpin everything says minister.
• That’s from the justice and h ome affairs minister who says straightforward communication needs to underpin everything in the upcoming plan from the Thomas administration.
• Tynwald has approved a motion for a document to be produced by November outlining the ’current challenges and opportunities that face the Island’ and how they’re going to be tackled.

Manx Radio · Island News · 08:12

Medical society: 'We need answers' over assisted dying

• Doctors say they feel there hasn't been enough engagement with those who would be providing the service.
• The outgoing president of the Isle of Man Medical Society says the public needs clear answers about how assisted dying will be delivered.
• A survey of the organisation’s members found 74 percent of doctors in the society oppose assisted dying.

Manx Radio · Island News · 06:32

Baby capybaras helping promote wetlands message

• Eight new additions at Curraghs Wildlife Park.
• Curraghs Wildlife Park welcomed the new additions just over two weeks ago.
• They’ve been born to mothers Agatha and Mirabell and dad Juan.

3FM · Island News · 14:59

Company offers new service to grieving pet owners

• A company in Port St Mary says it's considering a new service for pet owners.
• PSM Restorations and Hydroponics, based on Bay View Road, took to Facebook to make the announcement.
• It says it’s considering creating handmade bespoke pet coffins for those whose furry friends have passed over the rainbow bridge.

3FM · Island News · 12:38

Get free flu vaccine to keep your toddlers safe

• You're being urged to get your kids vaccinated this winter.
• On social media, Public Health Isle of Man says fku in under-fives can be very serious - contributing to large numbers of hospital admissions.
• All children aged two or three can get a free nasal flu vaccine.

IoM Today · Sport · 15:15

Defenders catch the eye in hockey Team of the Week

• A large number of defenders caught the eye in Saturday’s fixtures.
• Manx Hockey Association’s latest Team of the Week features a large number of defenders who caught the eye in Saturday’s fixtures.
• Lucia Osborne (Harlequins D GK) - playing her first senior match in goal, she produced so many excellent saves to keep the score respectable.

IoM Today · Transport · 12:40

Ramsey road sweeper gets a squeaky-clean new name

• It’s a bit of a classic...
• Ramsey’s new road sweeper has a name, and it’s a bit of a classic.
• The town’s commissioners launched a competition asking residents to come up with a name for the hardworking machine, and after receiving a flurry of funny and creative suggestions, they have finally made their choice.

IoM Today · Law · 12:34

Man who broke bail curfew has learnt his lesson, court told

• He was arrested for the breach.
• A man who was arrested after failing to abide by a curfew has been re-bailed.
• Thirty-seven-year-old Michael Joshua Hall had appeared in court on September 10 and been bailed.

IoM Today · Law · 12:14

Victim left with cracked rib and split lip after assault

• Defendant claimed incident was self-defence - but court didn’t believe him.
• A 39-year-old has been handed a suspended sentence after an assault left his victim with a cracked rib and split lip.
• Mark Jeffrey Edward Howarth had denied assault causing actual bodily harm (ABH), but was found guilty after a summary court trial.

IoM Today · Sport · 08:00

Rule changes in place ahead of new basketball season

• Two new squads mean a total of nine teams will compete for the championship.
• Basketball returned to the NSC on Thursday as the 2026/27 Senior League season tipped off with an officials course and rapid-fire friendly tournament.
• Senior referees Paul Ellison and Rob Ewan took the assembled players through some of the new rules and regulations for this season, including a discussion on charge/block principles which have been a hot topic of debate for a number of years.

3FM · Culture · 14:12

Dolly library opens up in Douglas!

• A charity launched by a country music legend says it's open for business in the Island's capital.
• Dolly’s Imagination Library gives free books to children from birth to the age of five.
• Organisers say the scheme, set up by Dolly Parton, is now available for residents in Douglas to register their youngsters.

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