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Lead Story

Packet's abandoned parking plan

• A former MHK advised against parking Manxman near ferry terminal.
• A proposal to move the Manxman to Liverpool Cruise Terminal for several days was rejected over fears of reputational damage.
• Documents released following an FoI from Manx Radio outline plans the Steam Packet had to move the flagship while it awaits repairs.

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Almanac · Daily readings

Today on the island

Rainy, 17°C (63°F), wind 22 mph

Douglas

17°C

Rainy · High 18° · Low 14°

Wind

22mph

Fresh

High Tide

14:13

6.78m · Douglas

Aurora · NOAA

Kp 0

Not visible

Around the Island · 15 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 · Politics · 13:50

Onchan MHK wants Chief Minister position

• Rob Callister sent a 16-page 'basic blueprint' to keys members for consideration.
• An Onchan MHK has circulated his manifesto to become the Island’s next chief minister to members of the House of Keys.
• It’s a 16-page ’basic blueprint’ which highlights his plans including a more effective government, sustainable healthcare, connectivity and building a stronger economy.

IoM Today · Politics · 15:45

New speaker of the House of Keys elected

• New Garff MHK Richard Henthorn has been elected as deputy speaker.
• Douglas North MHK David Ashford has been elected as the new Speaker of the House of Keys.
• Mr Ashford, who was re-elected in Thursday’s General Election for his third term in the Keys, was nominated by Onchan MHK Rob Callister.

3FM · Island News · 16:38

Cavendish reveals what he loves most about life after cycling

• Manx Missile Mark Cavendish has told an Australian magazine he's 'living the dream' since his retirement from cycling.
• He was interviewed by Boss Hunter, a men’s lifestyle magazine, about life after he finished his professional racing career.
• He says he’s now travelling more than he did when he was racing, but says finally after 20 years he can eat what he likes and do what he wants.

IoM Today · Sport · 20:00

Ramsey too strong for Western Vikings in Manx Shield

• The northerners led 40-0 at half-time before closing the game out with 11 tries in total.
• Ramsey Rugby Club picked up their first Hartford Homes Manx Shield win of the season with a 71-0 victory over Western Vikings at QEII High School on Saturday.
• The action started right from the kick-off as Vikings earned a five-metre scrum deep in their own half.

IoM Today · Sport · 19:00

Douglas downed at Upper Park in Regional Two North West

• The Manx side’s highlights came in the fifth and 65th minutes at the Merseysiders’ ground.
• Douglas Rugby Club slumped to a 39-10 defeat against Birkenhead Park in Regional Two North West on Saturday.
• The Manx side’s highlights came in the fifth and 65th minutes at the Merseysiders’ Upper Park ground.

3FM · Island News · 13:28

Reservoir levels still low, data shows

• The latest data from Manx Utilities shows the Island's reservoirs are still below their normal levels after a prolonged dry spell.
• The organisation publishes statistics about its water supplies on its website.
• The latest figures reveal the Clypse is just half-full - when, on average, it would be 85 per cent filled at this time of year.

3FM · Island News · 09:46

Island fireworks team named brightest sparks

• An Island fireworks company has won a prestigious award in the UK.
• Galaxy Fireworks was in Arley Hall in Cheshire at the weekend competing in Fireworks Champions.
• The competition sees companies going head to head with spectacular displays.

3FM · Island News · 08:16

Island's capital city needs heroes!

• Do you know a community hero living in the Islands capital?
• Douglas City Council wants to celebrate people living in the city who make a difference.
• Nominations are now open for its community champion award and young hero award.

3FM · Island News · 07:45

German documentary crew filming on Island

• A German TV crew is visiting the Island to film a World War II documentary.
• Produced by ARTE TV it’ll focus on the Island’s wartime internment camps and family history.
• The hour-long programme will follow a woman called Eva, who was born in Port Erin.

IoM Today · Sport · 11:50

Ex-FC Isle of Man boss named netball performance director

• The former FC Isle of Man manager brings experience across professional and community sport.
• Isle of Man Netball has announced the appointment of Paul Jones as its new performance director.
• His career has focused on helping people realise their potential through supportive environments that also provide challenge and opportunity.

IoM Today · Island News · 10:14

Isle of Man RNLI operations manager retires after 45 years of service

• Allen has been a constant, steady and trusted presence.
• A long-serving member of Peel RNLI has retired after 45 years with the lifesaving charity.
• Allen Corlett has stepped down from his role as lifeboat operations manager at the Peel station, bringing to an end more than four decades of service to the station.

IoM Today · Island News · 17:24

Trial gets underway of boy, 15, accused of murder

• Victim was unarmed and had arranged to meet a boy he had never met for what he thought would be a one-on-one fist fight, jury hears.
• A young boy was brutally stabbed in a deliberate and frenzied’ attack after travelling to meet a child of the same age for a pre-arranged fight, a jury has heard.
• The boy who stabbed him, now aged 15, is standing trial for murder, a charge to which he has pleaded not guilty.

IoM Today · Sport · 17:07

Onchan survive late scare to see off Youthie

• The victory was the Os’ third win of the fledgling campaign.
• Onchan claimed a deserved three points at the Nivison Stadium on Saturday where a dominant attacking display saw them beat RYCOB 6-3, despite a late rally from the visitors.
• Although Onchan controlled possession from the outset, it was Youthie who created the first two chances.

Manx Radio · Island News · 07:22

Concern as online access to digital newspaper archive to cease

• MNH 'yet to identify' solution to costly problem.
• The way local historians, and family researchers, access the digital collection of Isle of Man newspapers is soon to change.
• From 12 October online access to the database - which holds more than 150 years’ worth of archives - will cease.

IoM Today · Business · 08:35

Elevate You awards celebrate Isle of Man's businesswomen

• It’s been incredible to see the community come together to lift our island’s incredible women up.
• The achievements of women in business across the island have been celebrated at the second annual Elevate You Awards.
• More than 140 people attended the ceremony at Woodbourne House in Douglas on Thursday.

Island Utility · Practical note