Chamber of Commerce urges voters to elect 'national' politicians

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Lead Story

Chamber of Commerce urges voters to elect 'national' politicians

• It wants MHKs who are capable of governing the whole Island, not just their constituency.
• Voters on the Isle of Man are being urged to elect politicians based on their national policies, not their local ones.
• The Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce wants the electorate to consider whether the candidates they’re choosing are capable of governing in the interests of the whole Island, and not just their constituency.

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Around the Island · 17 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.

Manx Radio · Law · 15:40

Police working to 'understand full circumstances' around prisoner's death

• Taylor Jake Murphy found dead at Isle of Man Prison.
• The serving prisoner who died at the Isle of Man Prison has been named.
• Taylor Jake Murphy, who was 20-years-old, was being held on remand at the Jurby facility.

IoM Today · Sport · 13:19

Major schedule change announced for 2027 Isle of Man TT Races

• Next year’s meeting will include the 100th running of the blue riband six-lap Senior TT.
• A new schedule has been announced for the 2027 Isle of Man TT Races, which will include the centenary Senior TT.
• The 100th running of the blue riband six-lapper will form the centre piece of an evolved nine-race programme for next year’s edition.

3FM · Law · 13:57

Police warning over speeding fine text scam

• Police say there’s a text circulating around the Island telling people they’ve received a speeding ticket and need to pay a fine.
• They say the messages are a scam and people should not respond or click on any links sent in the message.
• Police are asking anyone who receives one of these messages to delete it and to report it to the Cyber Security Centre.

3FM · Island News · 11:51

Isle of Man Railways releases its Christmas events

• Christmas is coming to the Island's railways, with a host of festive events planned for 2026.
• Isle of Man Railways has launched its seasonal programme, including Christmas Cracker lunches, a Wine Down Gourmet Night and the return of the First Noel Brunch.
• Families can also enjoy Santa’s Party Trains, Fro’ZEN’ at the Glen and a festive family quiz train.

3FM · Transport · 06:29

Methodist Church surprised and disappointed’ at comments about Ballafesson closure

• The Methodist Church on the Isle of Man says it’s surprised and disappointed’ to hear the comments made about the closure of Ballafesson Hall.
• The Ballafesson Community Club says it has been left in a limbo’ following the announcement but has chosen not to run away’ from the issue.
• Volunteers believed they had a year ’from June’ to save the building from closure but it’s understood it’s now being put up for sale in October.

IoM Today · Sport · 17:00

Harrison packs a punch in Spirit of Axnfell race

• It was the opening round of the 2026/27 Callin Wild Manx Fell Running League.
• In a change to long-standing tradition, the 2026/27 Callin Wild Manx Fell Running League kicked off on Sunday with the challenging Spirit of Axnfell race.
• Introduced in 2024 as a variation of the original Axnfell race, this slightly shorter 31-kilometre version incorporates an additional climbing and starts and finishes at the Bungalow.

IoM Today · Law · 13:46

Secret recordings from alleged crime gang’s remote island 'bolthole' played to jury

• The defendant was the right-hand man to head of organised crime gang, jury told - he denies all charges against him.
• Covert audio recordings from what is alleged to have been an organised crime gang’s remote country bolthole’ in the Isle of Man have been played to a jury.
• The trial has heard a dramatic account of drugs being brought in by rigid inflatable boat from Holyhead, followed by a car chase through the streets of Port St Mary and up the Sloc, where suspects abandoned their vehicle and fled on foot.

IoM Today · Business · 13:05

Director of Isle of Man firm nominated for three Vixio Global Regulatory Awards 2026

• Seeing my name against three categories was a lovely surprise.
• Director of eGaming Integrity, Emma Shilling, has been nominated in two individual categories at the Vixio Global Regulatory Awards 2026.
• The Douglas company is also shortlisted for Compliance Innovator of the Year and Compliance Team of the Year – Supplier.

IoM Today · Island News · 11:37

Man hit pedestrian outside Isle of Man school

• He had not realised he was using the wrong junction during his first visit to site.
• A motorist who hit a pedestrian outside a school has been fined £650.
• Seventy-nine-year-old Robert Stewart Kennedy exited via the entrance junction at Bunscoill Rhumsaa.

IoM Today · Culture · 10:00

Classical favourites set for two Isle of Man performances

• The programme will include Handel’s Lascia ch’io pianga, Bellini’s Casta diva, Verdi’s Addio del passato’ and Puccini’s O mio babbino caro.
• Music lovers in the island will have the chance to hear three international performers this month, with concerts featuring opera, classical favourites and works by composers from across the musical world.

Manx Radio · Island News · 16:52

Peel hotel applies to become HMO instead

• Planning application submitted by owners of the Waldick.
• A hotel in Peel could be converted into private accommodation if plans are approved.
• The owners of the Waldick Guesthouse have summitted an application ( 26/00848/C) for change of use.

Manx Radio · Island News · 13:21

Plans submitted to demolish buildings at Turkeyland site

• 'The buildings are redundant and dilapidated'.
• Planning permission is being sought to demolish a number of ’redundant’ buildings and structures at the old Turkeyland Quarry.
• The site, near Ronaldsway Airport, is currently earmarked for use in part of a scheme to process and store waste asphalt and coal tar for the long-awaited new Balthane Roundabout.

Manx Radio · Transport · 06:25

"Would you support a national speed limit?"

• Questions over progress with government's road safety strategy.
• Whilst discussions around road safety on the Island have focused on the lower end of the speedometer in recent years (20mph), there are questions about what, if any, measures government might consider to improve safety on the Island’s faster routes.
• In 2019 Tynwald approved the 10-year Road Safety Strategy with one of the key aims being a 40 percent reduction in the annual number of people killed or seriously injured in road traffic collisions.

Manx Radio · Island News · 06:34

Peel Commissioners wants residents' views on East Quay hotel plans

• Vice-Chair Sharon Lambert says the board will meet with developer ahead of decision.
• The local authority discussed the application at its public meeting - but opted to defer a decision until it had spoken to the applicant and heard from residents.
• Plans for the site also include nine apartments and the redevelopment of the Castle Street Gardens.

3FM · Island News · 10:48

Douglas councillor raises concerns over cyclists using pedestrian areas

• A member of Douglas City Council says they've received complaints about cyclists using non-vehicular areas, with concerns about speed and the risk to pedestrians.
• In a Freedom of Information request, the councillor wanted to know who is responsible for enforcing cycling restrictions and how police and Douglas City Council coordinate on complaints and enforcement.

IoM Today · Weather · 15:17

50 Years, Three Generations And Thousands of Windows

• Fifty years ago, Bob Talbot started making blinds in a small workshop on the Isle of Man alongside his son, Andy.
• Half a century later, the family business is still going strong, only now it’s Bob’s grandchildren, Kirsty and Simon Talbot, who are calling the shots.
• Talbot & Son, based in Union Mills, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, making it the Island’s longest-established blind manufacturer and supplier.

IoM Today · Weather · 11:56

Competitors pack a punch at annual charity boxing event

• Months of training, nerves, excitement and hard work all came down to those few minutes under the lights.
• Boxing novices put their gloves on and stepped into the ring at the Villa Marina on Friday, September 11 for the latest edition of Thriller in the Villa.
• The annual charity event combines amateur boxing with fundraising for causes across the Isle of Man, and saw 20 competitors take to the ring in 10 different fights.

Island Utility · Practical note