Manx Newscast

Okell's Brewery has started its year of celebrations marking its 175th anniversary with two new updates.

It's launching a new brew and has also got new equipment to keep its production as local as possible.

Amy Griffiths has been down to the brewery in Kewaigue to find out more:

The leaders of the Crown Dependencies have held wide ranging talks on law enforcement and cooperation. Chief Minister, Alfred Cannan told Simon Richardson it was his first face to face meeting with UK Security Minister, Dan Jarvis.

Crogga confirmed on Friday night that its plans to extract gas from the Island's seabed wouldn't be progressing after it failed to agree a licence extension with the Department of Infrastructure.

It cited lack of progress on legislation and a regulatory framework among the reasons for the decision.

Infrastructure Minister Michelle Haywood joined Alex and Sian on Manx Radio Breakfast to discuss the announcement.

Dr Haywood also gave an update on the conditions in Douglas Harbour, which affected the Manxman's arrival on Saturday evening.

A space that's safe and supportive where people can open up about their struggles with alcohol, drugs or gambling.

That's what six newly-qualified peer mentors have created at Motiv8 Addiction Services after undertaking nine months of 'rigorous training'.

So now, on Tuesday mornings between 11am-midday, service users can come along and tell their story without fear of judgement - or simply lend an ear.

Lewis Foster has been down to speak with three of the new peer mentors; Jimmy Thistle, Brian Gilmour, and Paul Whipp:

An endometriosis sufferer on the Isle of Man is calling on government to take 'immediate steps' to improve care for patients with the condition. 

Zara Chadwick has set up a survey - and petition - which she hopes will highlight the plight of women suffering.

She spoke to Chanelle Sukhoo:

Changes to the Island's planning regulations from the 1st of March, will mean some small building projects will no longer require planning approval. Simon Richardson's been talking to Cabinet Office Minister, David Ashford, about the changes.

A twenty-year old from Sulby has made history by becoming the first female to achieve an important qualification in the fishing industry.

Isla Gale has passed her oral exams to achieve her Certificate of Competency as Deck Officer Class 2.

Formerly Trainee Fisherman of the Year 2022, Isla began her career scalloping in Manx waters.

Isle of Man Maritime, which supported Isla's journey through funding assistance, says it's an important milestone in her career and it's 'proud' to celebrate her success.

In this edition of Newscast, Isla catches up with Manx Radio's Lewis Foster about her journey in the fishing industry over the past few years and some of the beautiful sights she's seen along the way.

Money already spent and work already done on dropped bills 'is valuable and can be picked up in the future'.

That's according to the justice and home affairs minister who has been speaking to Manx Radio after it was revealed 15 bills have been removed from government's legislative programme over the past year.

Jane Poole-Wilson says legislation can be dropped from the government agenda for number of different reasons.

But she told Siobhán Fletcher sometimes it's only when you start digging that you find out there are already 'sufficient powers' in place to enact change.

It wasn't only about the Budget in this month's sitting of Tynwald.

Phil Gawne and Christian Jones give us a recap of the highlights.

As the dust settles on this year's budget, do you think this year's announcements are going to make you better off?

On Tuesday, Treasury Minister Alex Allinson announced the higher rate of income tax would be reduced by 1% to 21%, while personal allowances are increasing by £250 from April.

But, there were concerns over healthcare spending, the future of the triple lock and the transparency of the budget process itself.

Minister Allinson joined Ben and Sian on Manx Radio Breakfast