Manx Newscast

The infrastructure minister says a consultation on proposed 20mph zones in residential areas on the Isle of Man will be one 'of the biggest engagement and consultation' pieces the government has ever done. 

Currently, Douglas and Onchan residents are being asked for their views on the roll-out of the scheme in their areas. 

A drop-in session is being held at the Sea Terminal today with the minister. 

Douglas Council will be introducing a maintenance programme and budget to support the management of its parks. 

Chair of the Regeneration and Community Committee Natalie Byron-Teare says 'historically' there hasn't been a programme, but believes if the money is being spent on new equipment it should be maintained to a high standard. 

The local authority is in charge of 15 play areas, five of which are in Noble's Park, and does not currently have funding set aside to fix 'routine' issues. 

Councillor Byron-Teare hopes to do some 'community engagement' to see what people would like in the play areas.

Local Democracy Reporter Emma Draper has been speaking to her.

Is enough being done to recognise the role carers play on the Isle of Man?

According to a charity that supports them, the answer is no.

Crossroads Isle of Man has published the findings of its latest 'State of Caring' report.

It's findings reiterated a number of areas of concern, particularly around their wellbeing and the number able to claim Carer's Allowance.

Jackie Betteridge is the charity's CEO and has been speaking to Amy Griffiths along with the health minister, Claire Christian:

Three Isle of Man residents and a Manx-born GP have been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours this year.

We're hearing from all four of them in this episode of Manx Newscast:

A sponsored memorial bike ride is to get underway next week in memory of Manx police officer Sergeant Stephen Kenneth Hall, who took his own life in November last year.

On Monday 16 June (Stephen's birthday!) his friends, and fellow officers, Ady Cannell and Darren Wylde will be taking on a 212km challenge dubbed 'The Long Hall' - in reference to his force identification number.

They'll be setting off from where they trained in Warrington and will cycle a route - via Heysham and a journey on the Manxman - to Stephen's final resting place in Ballaugh.

The pair spoke to Manx Radio's Siobhán Fletcher about Stephen, their friendship, and the challenge ahead.

An organised search of Archallagan Plantation is to get underway on Sunday to look for a missing dog.

Elvis the German Shepherd Cross slipped his harness on 28 May - but has been spotted in the plantation several times since then.

Bert Bakker is co-ordinating the search.

He told Siobhán Fletcher they need as many people as possible - and specifically are appealing to anyone with a drone.

PLEASE NOTE: Those attending on Sunday are asked not to bring their own dogs with them, and are advised that if you see Elvis, don't shout his name - kneel or sit down quietly, and let him come to you!

It's the first time in 100 years that a sitting president came over to the Island to meet with volunteers. 

Rotary provides service and goodwill to create lasting change with three branches locally of Douglas, Onchan and Rushen & Western Mann.

President Stephanie Urchick has described this visit as 'a special one'

Political party Liberal Vannin is criticising Treasury’s proposed healthcare levy, calling it “half-baked” and unfair to low earners.

The party says higher earners would benefit from a cap, while those on lower incomes bear the brunt.

It’s urging Treasury to consider wealth or property-based contributions instead.

Christian Jones discusses with party Chair Paul Weatherall.

The HPV virus, which causes 99.7 percent of cervical cancers, is now detected on the Isle of Man well before it gets a chance to develop.

That's from Public Health, which has announced the interval between cervical screenings here is to change from three to five years for those aged between 24 and 49.

It means that from 1 July, people who test negative at their next screening will not be invited for another routine test for five years.

The change comes as a result of the successful implementation of primary HPV testing over the past seven years, since its introduction in 2018.

Siobhán Fletcher sat down with Health Protection Nurse, Theresa Thornton, and Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association Executive Officer, Sandy Denning, to find out more.

A disability charity says the failings in adult learning disability care on the Isle of Man are “shocking and stark”.

Manx Mencap says families were not surprised by the recent review, but the scale of issues still hit hard.

Director Fran Tinkler spoke to Christian Jones.