Episodios

  • 'A couple of minutes that can save your life': Breast cancer charity warning after publication of new figures
    Oct 2 2025

    October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and breast cancer charities are warning that an increasing number of women aren't regularly checking themselves for signs of cancer.

    New research suggests that 45-percent of women don't examine themselves for signs and symptoms of the disease. That's up 4-percent from 2022.

    Meanwhile, a study out of Sweden found that women who miss their first breast cancer screening appointment have a 40-percent higher risk of dying from the disease in their lifetime.

    So, what's the message to women here on the Island? Siobhán Fletcher spoke to Chair of the Manx Breast Cancer Support Group, Julie Stokes.

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  • 'Upgrade' needed to resolve Liverpool Ferry Terminal berthing problem
    Oct 2 2025

    The Isle of Man Ferry Terminal in Liverpool is to be upgraded in the coming weeks to rectify a problem identified during berthing trials last year.

    In this edition of Newscast, Lewis Foster speaks to Infrastructure Minister Michelle Haywood.

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  • New political party 'Isle of Man First' publishes manifesto
    Oct 2 2025

    A newly launched political party, Isle of Man First, has set out a wide-ranging manifesto ahead of the next general election.

    The party, which describes itself as focused on "putting Manx residents first", has pledged reforms across health, education, housing, tax, and government efficiency.

    Among its key proposals are raising the personal income tax allowance to £20,000 within its first 100 days, with an ambition of increasing that figure to £50,000.

    Party Founder Mitch Sorbie sat down with Manx Radio's Christian Jones.

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  • The Wage Debate: Liberal Vannin puts pressure on government to align minimum and living wages
    Oct 1 2025

    As government plans to increase the Island's minimum wage, one political party argues it's not going far enough.

    Liberal Vannin Chair, Paul Weatherall, told Amy Griffiths it should be in line with the living wage:

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  • The Wage Debate: Chamber of Commerce calls for action
    Oct 1 2025

    The Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce says a sharp rise in the minimum wage could put small firms under "unbearable" strain.

    A 9.9 percent increase is set to be presented to Tynwald despite inflation being at just 3.3 percent.

    A Chamber survey found nearly half of businesses fear a significant impact.

    Chief Executive Rebecca George told Manx Radio's Christian Jones this could mean higher prices, fewer jobs, and stalled growth.

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  • Treasury has no plans to increase retirement age on the Isle of Man
    Sep 29 2025

    Alex Allinson has confirmed there are no plans to increase the retirement age on the Isle of Man.

    It's after an economist suggested the age be raised to 72 or 73.

    Dr Allinson spoke to Sian Cowper.

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  • Event to highlight benefits and opportunities of employing ex-military
    Sep 26 2025

    Local businesses are being invited to attend a special event at the Comis Hotel next week.

    On Monday (29 September) an 'Ex-Military Talent in the Workplace Business Leader Forum' will be held from 8:30am to 11am.

    Defence Relationship Manager Jan Cox told Siobhán Fletcher more.

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  • Should there be a referendum on net zero?
    Sep 26 2025

    Middle MHK Stu Peters will bring a motion to Tynwald later this year, calling for the public to have their say about the future of the Isle of Man Government's net zero policies.

    He's been talking to Beth Espey to explain more.

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