Manx Utilities say waste water in Laxey Bay from its proposed sewage treatment plant at Axnfell will meet bathing water quality standardsتوسط Radio Manx Ltd

Today (29 November) is the first day people who've experienced a miscarriage, within the first 24 weeks of pregnancy, can register for a Baby Loss Certificate. While it's not a legal document, it is an official recognition of the life that's been lost. Amy Griffiths has been speaking to some of the people who'll be applying for one, as well as the …

Medical professionals are facing a ‘constant battle’ to try and reduce the stigma around sexual health. Earlier this month the new Manx Integrated Sexual Health Centre relocated to a new home on Kensington Road, in Douglas, to meet the ‘ever-growing’ demands on the service. It's now described as a ‘one stop shop’ for contraception, testing and the …

What is Joggle? The new AI company is set to launch its services at a special event in Douglas this week. Siobhán Fletcher speaks to Managing Director Mike Alcock.توسط Radio Manx Ltd

Miss the action in Tynwald this month? Don't worry...Phil Gawne has all the details you'll need...توسط Radio Manx Ltd

Manx charity Sight Matters has announced it will be closing its shop on Strand Street in Douglas. The store has been on the high street for nine years and the doors will close for the final time on Saturday, 21 December. Peter Marshall, the charity's marketing and fundraising lead, has been speaking to Lewis Foster about what's led to the decision.…

What should the future of Castletown look like? The Department of Infrastructure has been asking residents what they think about developing a 'Living Streets' concept for the ancient capital. The department is considering a range of options, including making some roads one-way, improving on-road parking and making it easier for people to walk, whee…

A campaigner whose Tynwald Day petition has led to the formation of a new committee looking into support for pupils with dyslexia says she's 'so pleased'. Members voted in favour of the Select Committee, which will report back with recommendations on how to improve matters in April. Julia Bell set up the Dyslexia Advocacy Group after noticing signs…

Two Isle of Man residents are hoping to form a local group to help support and advise people with an iron condition. Carolanne Hanley, a sufferer, and Rowanna Miller, whose partner has the condition created the Manx Haemochromatosis Support group on Facebook after seeing that there could be 500 others affected on the Island. This Saturday the duo a…

A charity on the Isle of Man is giving people confidence and a sense of independence through its shopmobility scheme. Circa Isle of Man, located on level 2 of Chester Street car park, lends out powered mobility equipment to people with mobility issues so they can go out and enjoy the high street. Chanelle Sukhoo spoke to Heather Williams from the c…

Doctors on the Isle of Man are being balloted from today (19 November) to determine whether they want to take industrial action in a row over pay. The British Medical Association is putting the matter to a vote in the first ballot of its kind on the Island; it will run until 23 December. However a GP on the Island believes taking industrial action …

On 28 November Manx addiction charity Motiv8 will be hosting a one-day workshop for friends and family of people on the Island with substance dependency. Part of the SMART Recovery programme, it works to support those impacted by someone else's relationship with drugs and/ or alcohol. It's thought around one in four of us on the Isle of Man have su…

One of the Island's leading Manx music specialists is celebrating a major milestone today. Dr Chloe Woolley has been working with Culture Vannin for 20 years! She spoke to our Howard Caine.توسط Radio Manx Ltd

Every day this week, we've heard from the various agencies that work together in the Island's Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub - or MASH. Today, we're going to hear how they would come together to work on a case. In this fifth Newscast special, Siobhán Fletcher speaks to our Island's professionals about "Harriet".…

All this week, professionals in the Isle of Man are marking Safeguarding Week - with the theme of 'All Age Exploitation'. Today we're turning our attention to the Island's Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub - or 'MASH'. Siobhán Fletcher finds out more.توسط Radio Manx Ltd

A new piece of equipment based at Noble's Hospital is making a 'massive difference' for patients who have trouble swallowing. The video nasopharyngoscope allows healthcare professionals to see and record action in real time to identify issues. Siobhán Fletcher speaks to Duncan Brown, the Clinical Lead of the Adult Speech and Language Therapy Servic…

Safeguarding is all about utilising so-called 'reachable moments'. That's according to the Island's Named Professional for Contextual Safeguarding, Samantha Holmes, and Manx Care's Head of Safeguarding for Children and Adults, Terri Banks. In this third special Newscast, Siobhán Fletcher speaks to the pair about how our health services stay constan…

The Isle of Man Constabulary will identify and pursue those who seek to target the most vulnerable in our society. That's the message from the Island's Detective Inspector for Protecting Vulnerable People this Safeguarding Week. In this second special Newscast, Siobhán Fletcher speaks to Sam Cannell about how the police work with its partners to ac…

Two former Castletown MHKs are calling a public meeting following the decision by Castletown Commissioners to permanently pedestrianise Market Square. Richard Ronan and Tony Brown say they have tried to meet with the local authority to find out why they're making the move - they believe there are 'no justifications' for it. The meeting, which the c…

Exploitation is 'absolutely a live issue on the Island' and people 'need to be very focussed on picking up the signs'. That's the message from the Independent Chair of the Island's Safeguarding Board, Lesley Walker, as the Island marks its second annual Safeguarding Week. In this first special Newscast, Siobhán Fletcher finds out more about what th…

Douglas Central MHK Chris Thomas discusses what led to his dismissal as political member from the Department of Health and Social Care.توسط Radio Manx Ltd

The Isle of Man is 'quite lot behind' when it comes to its green policies, according to a clean tech advocate. Imogen Bhogal - who also presents the Fully Charged Show and Everything Electric Show - has been hosting an event on the Island to find out where we're up to with our net zero targets. Government has set itself the challenge of reaching it…

A woman contemplating a move to the Isle of Man says it 'opens people's eyes to the possibility of what could be'. Alex Esarey reached out to the Manx community on Facebook this week for advice following recent developments in the states. Siobhán Fletcher has been speaking to her.توسط Radio Manx Ltd

It's hoped a new extension to foster carer recruitment will encourage people to get involved who want to foster, but who may not have the time or ability to do so 24/7. Siobhán Fletcher speaks to Fostering and Adoption Group Manager Ed Coates about 'short break' fostering.توسط Radio Manx Ltd

There have been calls for more support for those with autism on the Isle of Man. One resident, who had his own autism support replaced with mental health support, believes he has been let down. He told Manx Radio the one-hour-a-week support that he received kept him out of Manannan Court in the past - which is much cheaper to provide…

As the chief minister Alf Cannan faces the first non-statutory motion of no confidence in a chief minister in Manx history, we find out what that actually means. Professor Peter Edge is an expert in Manx public law and has been explaining the process to Amy Griffiths:توسط Radio Manx Ltd

This week is International Control Room Week, so we've been getting a behind-the-scenes look at ours. In the last of this series, we're speaking to Wendy Hulme. She's one of the operators in the Emergency Services Joint Control Room and has been speaking to Amy Griffiths:توسط Radio Manx Ltd

Food prices, heating and staying on top of their budget during the winter months is still a concern for lots of people on the Isle of Man, according to the Salvation Army. The charity is holding a free budgeting course next month, hoping to help people understand their own attitudes to money and look at the impact borrowing can have.…

This week is International Control Room Week, so we've been getting a behind-the-scenes look at ours. Today we're hearing from Sergeant Lee Wright. He's one of the Forces Incident Managers, and has been telling Amy Griffiths more about the role:توسط Radio Manx Ltd

The chair of the Manx Motor Cycle Club which organises the Manx Grand Prix says it's hoped the return of the Classic TT will attract more people to the Isle of Man and assist the hospitality sector.توسط Radio Manx Ltd

The chief executive of Manx Care says she doesn't think they're even close to being able to resolve a pay dispute with its doctors in the British Medical Association. The union is calling for a 12.6% pay rise for the 2023-24 financial year, and could ballot its members for industrial action if a pay award isn't agreed. Teresa Cope has been speaking…

This week is International Control Room Week, so we've been getting a behind-the-scenes look at ours. Today we're hearing from Glen Corlett who's a supervisor in the Emergency Services Joint Control Room Operations Manager. In the UK, demand on the service is continuing to rise, with it taking longer to respond to calls and, in some places, ambulan…

This week is International Control Room Week, so we've been getting a behind-the-scenes look at ours. Today we're hearing from Gail Anderson. She joined the Emergency Services Joint Control Room a couple of years ago as one of the newly created clinical navigators. Gail's been telling Amy Griffiths more:…

Doctors employed by Manx Care on the Isle of Man are to ballot for industrial action. The British Medical Association is asking for a 12.6 percent uplift in pay for the 23/24 financial year. Siobhán Fletcher caught up with Dr Prakash Thiagarajan to find out more.توسط Radio Manx Ltd

An Onchan MHK believes structural changes are needed at Manx Care to secure the future of the Island's health service. Julie Edge says reforming healthcare should be a priority for Alfred Cannan adding we need action now.توسط Radio Manx Ltd

Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Tim Glover has tabled a motion of no-confidence against Chief Minister Alfred Cannan. It will take place during next week's sitting of the House of Keys. Lewis Foster caught up with Tim to find out why.توسط Radio Manx Ltd

This week is International Control Room Week, and we've been getting a behind-the-scenes look at ours. First up today is Greg Norton. He's the Emergency Services Joint Control Room Operations Manager and has been telling Amy Griffiths what the role of the ESJCR is:توسط Radio Manx Ltd

The chief minister has hit back at comments made by the former Health Minister calling him 'disingenuous' for continuing to make broader comments about the council of ministers' position. It's after Lawrie Hooper said CoMin ‘completely ignored’ information provided by Manx Care about the impact on service delivery if cuts were made.…

The RNLI says it understands the frustrations of lifeboat crew working in Douglas saying it remains ‘absolutely committed’ to providing the capital with a new vessel and suitable station. A consultation, and data review, is being launched later this month (28 October) to assess which lifeboat would be best suited to the capital. The current Mersey …

We would be surprised if you hadn't heard what happened in the first Tynwald after the summer recess - but just in case, Phil Gawne takes you through the highlights. Probably one to listen to with a strong cup of tea...توسط Radio Manx Ltd

The chief minister says he will be considering who should be the next health and social care minister over the coming days. It follows the dramatic resignation of former post-holder Lawrie Hooper and a subsequent war-of-words with Alfred Cannan. The political spat has raised questions about confidence in Mr Cannan's leadership - and that of the Cou…

An MHK says she was 'ethically unable' to continue in her role within the Department of Health and Social Care. Joney Faragher tendered her resignation shortly after Health Minister Lawrie Hooper stepped down. She says she fundamentally disagrees with the direction she believes CoMIN is travelling in when it comes to healthcare funding:…

A southern MHK believes the time is now to start having conversations around a potential no-confidence vote in the current administration. Speaking on Manx Radio Breakfast Arbory, Castletown and Malew's Tim Glover described the scene that played out in Tynwald yesterday with Health Minister Lawrie Hooper and department member Joney Faragher submitt…

The chief minster says Lawrie Hooper is 'clutching at straws' after quitting as health minister. The Ramsey MHK is accusing Alfred Cannan of wanting to privatise the NHS. But Mr Cannan has refuted these claims.توسط Radio Manx Ltd

Manx Radio's Phil Gawne speaks to Lawrie Hooper, who has today resigned from his post as Health and Social Care Minister. The Ramsey MHK made the announcement in the first Tynwald session back after the summer recess.توسط Radio Manx Ltd

Lawrie Hooper has resigned from his post as Health and Social Care Minister. The Ramsey MHK made the announcement today (15 October) in the first Tynwald session back after the summer recess. He told the court that "resigning is the last card I have left to play":توسط Radio Manx Ltd

The cost of running the Island's healthcare services has been a big talking point over the last couple of weeks. As Manx Care announces cuts to services, questions have been raised over how the organisation is financed, and whether the model is sustainable. In this episode of the Manx Newscast, Manx Care Chief Executive Teresa Cope tells Manx Radio…

Douglas Council says the formation of a housing association is putting a 'plaster' on a bigger issue. Leader Claire Wells believes the solution to the current crisis lies with fixing the 'broken' funding mechanism for social housing. The local authority is the largest housing provider on the Island and has requested the Department of Infrastructure…

An Isle of Man charity has been donated a former Fire and Rescue Service fire engine which will be driven to the war torn country before the end of this month and handed over to volunteer firefighters in Mykolaiv. Simon Richardson takes up the story.توسط Radio Manx Ltd

Manx Utilities chief, Phil King, talks to Simon Richardson about a planned all-Island consultation on proposals for the Cair Vie onshore windfarm at Earystane in the south of the Island.توسط Radio Manx Ltd