Manx Newscast

Darren Timson spoke to the CEO of GNAAS as the charity has raised more than £1million in appeal for a third helicopter.

However, Joe Garcia MBE says the ambulance service still hopes to raise another million pounds by December.

Sam Turton speaks to Sam Holliday, the RNLI's Head of Region for Wales and the West, to discuss the future of fleets at Douglas, Port St Mary and the wider Island.

Speaking to Manx Radio's Managing Director Chris Sully following the publication of CURA's report into the public service broadcaster's output.

Speaking to Katie King, Manx National Heritage's Curator of Art and Social History, ahead of the second weekend in MNH's Heritage Open Days festival.

Darren Timson speaks to retired surgeon and Chairman of the Isle of Man's Anti Cancer Association, Malcolm Clague as reports from the UK say 24-49 year-olds between the early 1990's and 2019 saw a 24% increase in cancer diagnoses.

A candidate in the upcoming Marown Commissioners by-election says she would try and help residents 'as much as possible' if elected.

Amanda Collister hopes to be able to work with neighbouring authorities and would support improvements to children's play areas and leisure areas.

The by-election is taking place on Thursday 8 October, and residents will be able to vote from 8am until 8pm at the Crosby Methodist Church Hall.

There is one available seat following the resignation of John Lovelady last month - the other candidate is Oksana Hargreaves.

Mrs Collister believes her experience on the board of Marown School Association would help her in the role of commissioner.

Local Democracy Reporter Emma Draper has been speaking to her.

Income thresholds for households applying for public sector housing are being increased to allow more people to join the waiting lists.

It's something which has been welcomed by the leader of Douglas Council.

Devon Watson says he appreciates the raise but working families need a 'realistic prospect' of being offered a home.

From today (1 October) the baseline for single applicants, with no children, will raise by £1,300; for joint applicants, with three children, it'll be increased by £13,400.

Councillor Watson adds he would like the new government to be 'more supportive' schemes and push through more funding.

Local Democracy Reporter Emma Draper has been speaking to him.

Lewis Foster speaks to Manx National Heritage's Head of Collections Kirsty Neate ahead of the switch-off of the iMuseum's online digital newspaper archive service.

Car parking will return to Castletown's Market Square on 1 October with some additional changes.

Chair Tony Brown says it will be increased to one hour from 30 minutes - which he says will have a 'big impact' on businesses in the town.

The local authority believes it has taken a 'pragmatic approach' to the closure, which includes covering the Easter Bank Holiday weekend and introducing more activities.

Mr Brown says changes to coach parking has attracted more tourists and cruise excursions which he hopes will increase investment in Castletown.

Local Democracy Reporter Emma Draper has been speaking to him.

Lewis Foster speaks to Peel RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager Allen Corlett who's retired after 45 years in the organisation.