Manx Newscast

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 Democracy Reporter Emma Draper has been speaking to Ms Faragher.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.