Manx Wildlife Trust to host youth election event

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Manx Wildlife Trust to host youth election event

• A wildlife charity is holding an event for young people ahead of this year's general election.
• Manx Wildlife Trust is inviting people aged 16 to 25 to ask candidates questions and explore topics concerning the youth.
• It wants the event to encourage participation in the democratic process and make sure young people can be heard.

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Around the Island · 22 stories

The local news that matters this morning

Here's all the news from our island from the past 24 hours, made easy to digest.

3FM · Energy · 07:52

First winter fuel voucher distribution date set

• A fund which provides vouchers for fuel bills has announced its first distribution date for the winter.
• Douglas Coal Fund says that you need to apply by the end of October, with the first distribution date on Tuesday, November 17.
• You may be eligible if your total household income is less than £400 per week.

IoM Today · Politics · 13:19

Test your political forecast: Download and print our VOTE 2026 office sweepstake sheet

• 82 candidates fighting it out across 12 constituencies, but can you predict who will be our next 24 MHKs?
• With election day now just over a week away, we’ve made it easy for you, your family or your workplace to get involved and test your political forecasting skills!
• With candidates fighting it out across 12 constituencies to secure a seat in the House of Keys, this is just a bit of fun, and everyone here at Media Isle of Man is taking part too.

3FM · Culture · 16:24

Learn Manx to host language taster sessions

• Could you start learning the Islands native language?
• Learn Manx is offering free Manx language taster workshops across the Island next weekend.
• It says the sessions are suitable for complete beginners and are taking place on Saturday, September 26.

Manx Radio · Island News · 15:48

Manx matchmaker supporting people 'frustrated' with online dating

• "People in their 70s and 80s are still very sexually active".
• We’ve been hearing about the perils and pitfalls of online dating on the Isle of Man on what marks Sexual Health Week (14-20 September).
• The theme of this year’s campaign is ’Let’s Connect’ and human connection.

Manx Radio · Island News · 12:33

Date confirmed for funeral of Sam Naughton

• Isle of Man rider died following incident at this year's Manx Grand Prix.
• The date of the funeral of an Isle of Man rider who died during this year’s Manx Grand Prix has been confirmed.
• Sam Naughton of Castletown crashed at Doran’s Bend on the Snaefell Mountain Course during a qualifying session on Wednesday, 19 August.

Manx Radio · Island News · 14:36

Buddy has first of two 'much-needed' surgeries

• ManxSPCA thanks public 'for helping make this possible'.
• A local animal charity is thanking people for their ’incredible generosity’ in covering the costs of the surgeries and long-term recovery of a dog currently in their care.
• The ManxSPCA has confirmed that Buddy, the six-year-old Labrador cross, has now had the first of his two much-needed hip surgeries.

IoM Today · Island News · 13:09

More people out of work as Isle of Man job vacancies fall

• Figures are up both month-on-month and year-on-year.
• The number of people registered as unemployed in the Isle of Man rose in August, increasing both month-on-month and year-on-year.
• A total of 324 people were registered as unemployed at the end of the month, nine more than the 315 recorded in July and 47 more than in August last year.

IoM Today · Culture · 15:01

'Why nights like this matter to the Isle of Man’s music scene'

• Events like these are important for the island, creating spaces for people to discover new music, meet others and experience something different.
• I always enjoy visiting places on the Island I haven’t been to before, and Port St Mary Yacht Club was one of them.
• Having previously attended independent promoter Waves of Wonder’s last event, I was interested to see how the atmosphere would change for an evening featuring Ruf Dug, Sarah Bates and GP Industries, this time in collaboration with RESTLE.

IoM Today · Sport · 14:19

Medals galore for Isle of Man athletes at British Masters Championships

• The party of seven returned with a haul of 11 medals, including four gold.
• A party of seven athletes from the Isle of Man travelled to Derby last weekend for the British Masters Track and Field Championships, held over three days, and returned with a haul of 11 medals, including four golds.
• Fiona Whitehead was the standout performer, winning medals in all five throwing events she contested in the women’s 55 age group.

IoM Today · Sport · 14:15

Isle of Man trio achieve success at Farleigh Castle Vets MX

• We were hoping to make the podium, but to win overall is great.
• Jamie and Danny McCanney teamed up with Gavin Hunt to win the Farleigh Castle Vets MX in Somerset on Saturday.
• Danny was third in race one on his 1998 380cc KTM, Jamie fifth on his father’s 1996 CR500 Honda, and Gav 37th on a Suzuki RM250 in a field of 60 riders.

IoM Today · Sport · 14:01

Sad death of one of the Isle of Man's greatest sporting all-rounders

• He was a formidable at badminton, tennis, table tennis, cricket, golf and football.
• The Isle of Man lost one of the greatest all-rounders of the 1950s and 60s last week with the death of Donald Jones.
• A formidable sportsman, Donald scored a clean sweep of the all-England Junior Badminton Championships in 1954, including the mixed with fellow local Joan Courtie (nee Quilliam).

IoM Today · Culture · 12:24

Manx band headline world's biggest festival of Irish music

• The whole week was about people celebrating where their music comes from, and it meant a lot to bring a Manx voice into that.
• Manx band Mec Lir’ headlined the main stage at the world’s biggest festival of Irish music, Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann.
• It brought together the largest celebration of Irish traditional music in the world.

3FM · Island News · 17:25

New app to launch for medically complex babies

• An app for families with medically complex children is launching at the end of September.
• Swaddled App has been designed by an Isle of Man Health company, Lyph Lab.
• The features include, simple medical explanations, a log for daily updates and guided breathing exercises.

IoM Today · Island News · 16:12

Man admits further breaches of early release from prison licence

• He also damaged three doors and a toilet seat.
• A 37-year-old man has admitted two further counts of breaching his early release from prison licence.
• Shaun David Watterson, also known as Bignell, damaged three doors and a toilet seat at the bail hostel Tromode House, and also a police cell.

Manx Radio · Island News · 14:04

Toilet changes at QEII 'well received'

• DESC says changes were made to increase comfort and reduce vandalism.
• Changes to toilets in one of the Island’s secondary schools over the summer holidays have been well received, according to the education department.
• At the start of the new term, parents took to social media to ask whether doors to the bathrooms had been removed.

Manx Radio · Transport · 06:17

Ballafesson Hall closure a 'shock' to volunteer group

• Club 'in limbo' after earlier than planned sale.
• The Ballafesson Community Club had been told it would have a year - from June - to make Ballafesson Hall viable otherwise it would be sold on the open market.
• But volunteers say the Methodist Church has changed the timeline and the facility will be closed and put up for sale on 30 September.

3FM · Island News · 10:49

Final places available for next weekend’s Tough Mucka

• Final preparations are being arranged for next weekend's Tough Mucka race.
• Those aged 15 and over can choose between a 5km or 10km route, while there’s a 2km route for children aged 10 to 14.
• The charity is also looking for volunteers to help run the event on Sunday, September 27.

IoM Today · Island News · 15:15

Man breached bail by trying to persuade witness to withdraw statement

• He contacted a witness just two days after being bailed.
• A 21-year-old has admitted breaching his bail by contacting a witness.
• Logan Kelly, of King William’s Way, Castletown, previously denied allegations of common assault and criminal damage, and was bailed on August 18, with a pre-trial review scheduled for October 6.

IoM Today · Island News · 15:09

Shopper admits stealing from city centre stores three times

• She targeted Holland and Barrett and M&S during the incidents.
• A 40-year-old woman has admitted three shoplifting offences.
• Danielle Martinez stole from Holland and Barrett twice and Marks and Spencer once in just over two weeks.

IoM Today · Sport · 13:53

Marley haunts Malew on their travels

• Last-gasp equaliser denies southerners in Division Two clash.
• A 94th‑minute equaliser from Alex Marley earned Marown a hard‑fought point against a resurgent Malew on Saturday — and continued the southern side’s frustrating habit of dropping points on the road.
• The Crosby outfit are a side that are looking to consolidate in Ardern and Druggan Division Two following two successive relegations from the top flight.

IoM Today · Island News · 16:15

Man abused Co-op staff after being refused alcohol

• He challenged a staff member to go outside.
• A Douglas man who was abusive to Co-op staff after being refused alcohol has been fined £450.
• Charlton Andrew Gary Watterson, of Prince’s Street, admitted provoking behaviour and must also pay £125 prosecution costs.

Manx Radio · Business · 06:29

Business owners calling for 'wider conversation' around VAT threshold

• Fly-Fit says reaching the £90K taxable turnover means they have to increase customer prices.
• Business owners in the service industry on the Isle of Man are calling for a wider conversation’ around the VAT threshold.
• Aerial sports company Fly-Fit says its rapid growth means it’s having to prepare for registration less than two years after it launched.

Island Utility · Practical note