Treasury will continue to work with the banks to offer appointments to MiCard users in the north and south of the Island who want to open an account, according to the minister.

After this month the current card will cease from working and so a new one needs to be given to those, who cannot open an account or don't want to receive it in the form of a cheque.

Manx Youth Orchestra is returning to the Villa Marina for its Christmas Concert on Saturday, after last year's event was cancelled due to Storm Darragh.

Around 150 young musicians will perform across ensembles spanning wind, strings, and the full orchestra, in a programme mixing seasonal and film music.

Manx Radio's Christian Jones sat down with Miss Victoria Hope, Daniel, Matthew and Daniel to find out more.

An MHK wants to bring in new legislation that would block development on Ramsey's South Beach.

Ramsey member Lawrie Hooper will ask for leave to introduce a bill that would prevent development on the site.

Plans for a 400-berth yacht marina on the beach were unveiled in 2019, although the project has not progressed.

Mr Hooper's been speaking to Amy Griffiths:

Plans are progressing for a new sheltered housing building and commissioner's office space in Laxey.

Garff Commissioners is hoping to take over the former Princes Motors site to build new accommodation for residents and is due to submit a planning application soon.

The local authority wants to fund the site partly from the housing deficiency fund from government and from the sale of its current building - which it's hoped will mean rates won't be as affected.

Julie Mattin, who runs the local authority's Cooil Roi property, says it 'breaks her heart' to tell people there's a two year wait for accommodation in the area.

She's been speaking to Local Democracy Reporter Emma Draper.

Treasury is trying to engage with about 600 MiCard users who haven't contacted the department yet.

At the end of the year the cards, which have been used since 2009, are 'hardwired' to stop working.

On Wednesday, a drop-in session will be held with four of the Island's banks at Markwell House to assist people who haven't been able to open a bank account yet.

The education minister says her department is listening to feedback and actively tweaking menus for school meals.

It as figures show a decline in the uptake since a new menu was introduced in September, which cut the amount of ultra-processed foods, increased the amount of Manx produce, and swapped desserts for fruit and milk.

Data provided in response to a Tynwald Question for Written Answer shows a trend towards pupils bringing their own packed lunch.

In this edition of Newscast, Education Minister Daphne Caine brings Lewis Foster up to speed with how the menu is being received.

A Ramsey Commissioner says residents of the town must make their voices heard about the Department of Infrastructures plans for new flood defences.

Next Monday (24 November) the DoI is holding drop-in sessions for people to look at the plans and provide feedback - this is taking place at the town hall during its usual opening hours.

The department previously submitted plans in 2021 which could've seen the removal of 50 parking spaces as well as a concrete wall and new pavements.

Juan McGuinness says the town is under 'threat' of tidal flooding and believes that the defences need to be in place to protect homes and businesses on the quayside.

Local Democracy Reporter Emma Draper has been speaking to him.

"Every child deserves the right to an education."

Those are the words of a Manx mum, after politicians backed her Tynwald Day petition to implement neurodiversity training across all the Island's schools.

Last month, Tynwald unanimously supported a motion committing to making adaptive and inclusive practice a core part of teacher training.

The Department of Education must now return to the court with a phased timeline for implementation by February next year.

Nichola Whitlam-Beckett, whose petition was the basis of the motion, has been sharing her reaction with Amy Griffiths: