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Peel Commissioner to stand for House of Keys
2+ hour, 35+ min ago (138+ words) Friday, 10 July 2026 14: 40 Katryna Baptist announces election bid A Peel Commissioner has announced they intend to stand in September's General Election. Katryna Baptist, who runs her own business, has been on the board since 2025. If elected, she says she'll work to…...
One in eight drinking above recommended weekly alcohol limit
4+ hour, 49+ min ago (199+ words) Friday, 10 July 2026 12: 26 It comes as addiction charity Motiv8 says it continues to see increased referrals over alcohol use One in eight people who responded to a recent survey on health and wellbeing on the Island said they were drinking above the…...
Winning Weekend The Boutique
7+ hour, 33+ min ago (149+ words) Manx Radio - DAB+, FM & AM 89, 89. 5, 97. 2, 103. 7 & AM1368 - Smart Speaker Ask your speaker 'play Manx Radio' Winning Weekend The Boutique This weekend, you could win a "100 voucher with The Boutique in Peel Plus be Dressed Top to Toe. The Boutique in Peel is…...
Renal patients 'near breaking point' over lack of dialysis facilities in the north
10+ hour, 43+ min ago (188+ words) Friday, 10 July 2026 06: 32 Patients tell Manx Radio the situation has become 'intolerable' An ongoing requirement for renal patients in the north of the Island to travel to Nobles Hospital for dialysis sessions is affecting their mental and physical wellbeing, it's been…...
Public Health to expand 'stop nicotine' services and accept referrals from children
10+ hour, 39+ min ago (518+ words) Friday, 10 July 2026 06: 36 Cabinet Office Minister provides update as Nicotine Products Bill 2026 passes through Leg Co In the House of Keys last week, the Nicotine Products Bill 2026 passed through all of its stages in one sitting and was sent away to…...
Protests threaten to spiral out of control in India after rape and murder of 12-year-old girl saw innocent man killed
22+ hour, 30+ min ago (487+ words) Thursday, 9 July 2026 18: 45 By Neville Lazarus, India reporter Violent protests are threating to spiral out of control in India after the rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl. The child's mutilated body was found on Sunday in a pond in Baripur,…...
Renewed calls to make it easier for taxis to have CCTV on the Io M
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (136+ words) Thursday, 9 July 2026 06: 21 Manx Taxi Federation says it's part of efforts to improve safety There are renewed calls for politicians to consider changing legislation to make it easier to put CCTV into taxis on the Isle of Man. The Manx Taxi…...
'Parks in worse state then when I started' says Peel commissioner
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (254+ words) Thursday, 9 July 2026 06: 21 Baptist disappointed with lack of investment in town's play areas A Peel commissioner says the parks in the town are in a "worse state" now than when she was first elected. Katryna Baptist has told Manx Radio she…...
Ferry terminal to become part of wider North Docks transformation
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (318+ words) Thursday, 9 July 2026 06: 21 Huge redevelopment project planned for Liverpool The Isle of Man Ferry Terminal looks set to be enveloped in a huge redevelopment of the banks of the River Mersey. The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is proposing to set…...
Inquest opens into death of mental health campaigner
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (178+ words) Wednesday, 8 July 2026 12: 51 39-year-old Caroline Kelly died at home last month An inquest has opened at Douglas Courthouse into the death of a mum and mental health campaigner. Caroline Diane Kelly from Pulrose died last month at her home address. Deputy…...