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Manx Newscast
News interviews in FULL! Highlighting some of the most interesting, intriguing and engaging recent Isle of Man stories from Manx Radio News.
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RDCH services temporarily relocated to deal with pest control issue
Thursday, 4 December 2025
A number of services normally delivered at Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital are being temporarily relocated while Manx Care continues to deal with a pest control problem there.The healthcare provider says the work coincides with the completion of pest control measures at Martin Ward, which has been closed since October.It includes a comprehensive deep cleaning and inspection programme, along with other structural improvements.Amy Griffiths has been finding out more from Chief Executive Teresa Cope:
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"It's such a devastating thing to go through hair loss... I felt very, very alone"
Thursday, 4 December 2025
A Manx woman hopes her business can help provide a community to women on the Isle of Man who've suffered hair loss. Megan Coulthurst runs Embrace Wigs, a wig shop which also provides consultations to those trying to find the best fit for them.She has alopecia herself, and lost her hair three years ago.Megan has been telling Amy Griffiths why she wanted to start the business:
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Douglas Council to sell 35 social housing properties to the private market
Thursday, 4 December 2025
Douglas Council is planning to sell 35 social housing properties which require 'significant investment' to the private market. The local authority says it has met with the tenants on Falcon Cliff Terrace and Marathon Drive who will be affected and is operating with a 'tenants first' policy. It's confirmed that each house will be sold individually to avoid them being 'swept up' by a developer, and this will start with six vacant homes in the next few weeks. Leader of Douglas Council Devon Watson says the money from the sales will be ring fenced for future social housing developments in the c...
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Treasury minister updates on MiCard
Monday, 1 December 2025
Treasury will continue to work with the banks to offer appointments to MiCard users in the north and south of the Island who want to open an account, according to the minister. After this month the current card will cease from working and so a new one needs to be given to those, who cannot open an account or don't want to receive it in the form of a cheque.
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Manx Youth Orchestra set to return to Villa Marina for Christmas concert
Monday, 1 December 2025
Manx Youth Orchestra is returning to the Villa Marina for its Christmas Concert on Saturday, after last year's event was cancelled due to Storm Darragh.Around 150 young musicians will perform across ensembles spanning wind, strings, and the full orchestra, in a programme mixing seasonal and film music.Manx Radio's Christian Jones sat down with Miss Victoria Hope, Daniel, Matthew and Daniel to find out more.
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Ramsey MHK looks to protect South Beach from development
Friday, 28 November 2025
An MHK wants to bring in new legislation that would block development on Ramsey's South Beach.Ramsey member Lawrie Hooper will ask for leave to introduce a bill that would prevent development on the site.Plans for a 400-berth yacht marina on the beach were unveiled in 2019, although the project has not progressed.Mr Hooper's been speaking to Amy Griffiths:
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Plans for new sheltered housing building in Laxey progressing
Tuesday, 25 November 2025
Plans are progressing for a new sheltered housing building and commissioner's office space in Laxey. Garff Commissioners is hoping to take over the former Princes Motors site to build new accommodation for residents and is due to submit a planning application soon. The local authority wants to fund the site partly from the housing deficiency fund from government and from the sale of its current building - which it's hoped will mean rates won't be as affected. Julie Mattin, who runs the local authority's Cooil Roi property, says it 'breaks her heart' to tell people there's a two year wait fo...
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Treasury needs to hear from about 600 MiCard users
Monday, 24 November 2025
Treasury is trying to engage with about 600 MiCard users who haven't contacted the department yet. At the end of the year the cards, which have been used since 2009, are 'hardwired' to stop working. On Wednesday, a drop-in session will be held with four of the Island's banks at Markwell House to assist people who haven't been able to open a bank account yet.
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Minister insists it's 'early days' as tweaks made to new school menu
Monday, 24 November 2025
The education minister says her department is listening to feedback and actively tweaking menus for school meals.It as figures show a decline in the uptake since a new menu was introduced in September, which cut the amount of ultra-processed foods, increased the amount of Manx produce, and swapped desserts for fruit and milk.Data provided in response to a Tynwald Question for Written Answer shows a trend towards pupils bringing their own packed lunch.In this edition of Newscast, Education Minister Daphne Caine brings Lewis Foster up to speed with how the menu is being received.
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Residents 'must make voices heard' on new Ramsey Harbour flood defence proposals
Thursday, 20 November 2025
A Ramsey Commissioner says residents of the town must make their voices heard about the Department of Infrastructures plans for new flood defences. Next Monday (24 November) the DoI is holding drop-in sessions for people to look at the plans and provide feedback - this is taking place at the town hall during its usual opening hours. The department previously submitted plans in 2021 which could've seen the removal of 50 parking spaces as well as a concrete wall and new pavements. Juan McGuinness says the town is under 'threat' of tidal flooding and believes that the defences need to be in pl...
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MHK calls for probe into Island's financial services and eGaming frameworks
Tuesday, 18 November 2025
A Douglas Central MHK is calling on his fellow Tynwald members to back his call for a new select committee to be formed.Chris Thomas wants a review of the suitability of frameworks for the Island's financial services and eGaming sectors.
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"Every child deserves the right to an education" says mum of neurodivergent child
Tuesday, 18 November 2025
"Every child deserves the right to an education."Those are the words of a Manx mum, after politicians backed her Tynwald Day petition to implement neurodiversity training across all the Island's schools.Last month, Tynwald unanimously supported a motion committing to making adaptive and inclusive practice a core part of teacher training.The Department of Education must now return to the court with a phased timeline for implementation by February next year.Nichola Whitlam-Beckett, whose petition was the basis of the motion, has been sharing her reaction with Amy Griffiths:
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Counselling students set to complete their studies on-Island
Friday, 14 November 2025
Students on their way to becoming qualified counsellors have spoken of the benefits of being able to complete their studies on-Island.The organisation Brighter Teaching brought its training services to the Isle of Man in 2023, allowing people to achieve their Level 5 diplomas without having to leave and study in the UK.It offers a range of Ofqual-registered specialist courses for therapies such as; trauma, couples, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, and children and adolescence.In this edition of Newscast, Lewis Foster speaks to Elisha Gilbertson and Susie Lyons who are part of the first cohort o...
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Farmers 'need to come together and find a solution' over withdrawal of veterinary services
Friday, 14 November 2025
A Manx farmer says the sector 'needs to come together and find a solution' following the announcement that Milan Vets will no longer carry out farm veterinary services.The practice says it will no longer be able to treat livestock from the end of the month, citing a long-term decline in the number of farm clients.Milan Vets is owned by Independent Vetcare Limited, a large veterinary group that operates many practices across the British Isles, and it's been suggested that the decision to withdraw these services has been made off-Island.In this edition of Newscast with Lewis Foster, Manx Radi...
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Derbyhaven Residents Society says ombudsman highlighted issues with golf links hotel
Thursday, 13 November 2025
The Derbyhaven Residents' Society says it welcomes the findings from the Tynwald Commissioner for Administration regarding the handling of a complaint over the former Castletown Golf Links Hotel. A report by the ombudsman found that maladministration had occurred when Malew Commissioners was dealing with a request to serve a demolition notice on the building - which the society describes as an 'embarrassing eyesore'. The document is due to be laid before Tynwald next week, and the group is asking members to consider whether local authorities should have the power to demolish derelict and di...
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Inside the 'adaptive classroom' project
Wednesday, 12 November 2025
What is an adaptive classroom?Scoill Yn Jubilee Juniors in Douglas is the first to pilot the project.Christian Jones speaks to to Brendon Kenny from Ellanstone and Paul Murphy from Werk Solutions about what it means in practice.How can design, psychology, and community insight shape better learning spaces for children, and could it influence the future of education?
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Public sector workers could see increase to pension level
Tuesday, 11 November 2025
Public sector workers could see an increase in the level of pensions provided by government.Tynwald members will be asked to approve changes to its schemes in December's sitting.The amendments being proposed by the Public Sector Pensions Authority's (PSPA) would see an increase in the benefits of the members' contributions rather than a reduction of the contributions themselves.Chief Executive of the PSPA, Kathryn Brondon, and Chair Jerry Carter have been speaking to Amy Griffiths:
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MHK wants more action taken against dilapidated property owners
Tuesday, 11 November 2025
A Douglas East MHK says Treasury isn't going far enough to deal with dilapidated properties and derelict buildings on the Island. Joney Faragher is introducing a motion to Tynwald later this month which aims to give local authorities the power to impose charges on the owners of these sites. It also adds that any off-Island owners of domestic property should face additional charges on that property.Treasury has been consulting residents and local authorities about removing exemptions for derelict properties, introducing caps on the quarry rate as well as looking into rebate schemes. Local D...
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What is the future of Manx Care?
Tuesday, 11 November 2025
An independent report has found that the current health and social care model in the Isle of Man 'is not operating as well as originally intended' following the establishment of Manx Care.Four options are on the table to improve things - including scrapping the body altogether. We speak to the Department of Health and Social Care's Interim Chief Officer, Professor Tim O'Neill about what it all means.
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Changes to proposed 20mph roads in Douglas and Onchan following consultation
Tuesday, 11 November 2025
There have been some changes to the proposed new 20mph zones in Douglas and Onchan following a consultation.Earlier this year, people were invited to give their view ahead of the scheme being rolled out in residential areas.
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Former infrastructure minister discusses political oversight of Ronaldsway Airport
Thursday, 6 November 2025
A former infrastructure is pleading to parties at Ronaldsway Airport to sit down for consolidatory talks.It follows questions about political oversight of the airport's management.In the House of Keys this week, the Infrastructure Minister said she gave the senior management team at Ronaldsway her full support - but wouldn't comment on specific employment matters.Douglas Central MHK Chris Thomas, who was infrastructure minister between 2022-2023, has been giving Manx Radio his opinion.
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The Miller's T'Ale to return to Michael Street five weeks after closure
Tuesday, 4 November 2025
The owners of a micropub in Peel which closed no less than five weeks ago have announced plans to reopen it.The Miller's T'Ale on Michael Street shut its doors for what was thought to be the last time on 30 September.At the time, owners Charles and Ann Miller cited difficult trading conditions, rising costs for stock, increased energy costs and declining customer numbers.In this edition of Newscast, Lewis Foster speaks with Joint-Owner Charles Miller about what's changed in the last five weeks, and why they now feel 'optimistic' enough to reopen.
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Local baker wins award at 'Oscars of the cake world'
Tuesday, 4 November 2025
A Manx resident has been crowned 'Wedding Cake Artist of the Year' in a competition that's been described as the 'Oscars of the cake world'.Aimee Ford attended the Cake International Awards in Birmingham this past weekend (1-2 November) alongside artists from all over the world.
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Equality on the Island: Voices calling for change
Friday, 31 October 2025
A blind resident has urged the Isle of Man Government to do more to promote equality and accessibility - questioning the loss of the Equality Champion role and the absence of an Access to Work scheme.We hear from Juan Greggor, and from MLC Dawn Kinnish, who says existing support needs a rethink.
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Tynwald in Brief: October 2025
Wednesday, 29 October 2025
Tynwald reconvenes after the summer recess looking bright eyed and bushy tailed - at least that's what the President seemed to think - though many would beg to differ!What were the main talking points we hear you ask? Listen to Phil Gawne and Christian Jones discuss Tynwald in Brief: October 2025 to find out.
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Bonfire Night: The impact on livestock
Tuesday, 28 October 2025
Behind the sparkle of fireworks, some in the countryside face a very different experience.Owner of Ballakeenan Farm in Jurby, Thomase Cleator shares how last year’s celebrations caused distress among his flock - and why he's asking for a more considerate approach this year.
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ManxSPCA offer up a treat with no tricks for pets this Hop-tu-Naa
Tuesday, 28 October 2025
Hop-tu-Naa is coming up this week, and whilst we may be perfecting our costumes and getting ready for trick-or-treaters at the door - sometimes, the night proves to be no treat for our pets.With doorbells ringing, and kids knocking, sometimes, you just need to get out for a walk, a treat and a brew!Well this year, the ManxSPCA has you covered - with a special event at Archallagan Plantation.Siobhán Fletcher has been finding out more from Krysia Boruch.
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Chamber of Commerce brands minimum wage decision 'devastating'
Monday, 27 October 2025
The Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce says a planned rise in minimum wage will be 'devastating' for local businesses.Approved by Tynwald last week, the changes will see the hourly rate rise from £12.25 to £13.46 from April next year. The chamber is now warning the shift will mean businesses will have to face 'really harsh choices' in the coming months.Chief Executive Rebecca George says the impact will be felt beyond the Island's hospitality and retail sectors.
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Businesses have until April before the minimum wage increase
Friday, 24 October 2025
The treasury minister says a decision to increase minimum wage is about supporting the local economy, employers and workers. Yesterday, Tynwald approved the changes, which will see the hourly rate rise from £12.25 to £13.46 from April next year.
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Newly rebranded Sure by Beyon announces plans to roll out 5G
Friday, 24 October 2025
It's hoped that the Isle of Man will start getting 5G network coverage from next year. Telecommunications firm, Sure by Beyon made the announcement at a rebranding event in Douglas yesterday (23 October).
