MHK calls for CoMin votes to be published

• Andy Saunders says he'd consider any position with the body, but believes it should be more transparent.
• An MHK says he’d like to see the results of votes taken in the Council of Ministers published.
• Currently, monthly summaries of the body’s proceedings are released; the most recent report is from May this year.

Today on the island

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3FM · Culture · 18:00 Work Outdoors? DEFA has a job for you • If you love the great Manx outdoors, the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture says it may have just the job for you! • The department is recruiting a countryside operative to help maintain the Island’s forests, glens and recreational areas. • In its advert, DEFA says the job - which pays up to around £32,000 a year - involves maintaining footpaths, signs, walls, hedges and helping protect against pests, disease, fire and flood.

IoM Today · Island News · 11:00 MSPCA column: UK vet practices must now publish prices • These changes are not legally enforceable in the Isle of Man, as yet. • The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has been investigating the veterinary sector since 2023, and last week the changes it recommended came into force as legally binding measures. • These changes follow the CMA’s finding that veterinary fees have risen at almost twice the rate of inflation in recent years, with pet owners not being given enough information about either their veterinary practices or the price of treatments. - Price…

Manx Radio · Island News · 06:23 Advice issued as seal pup season gets underway • ManxSPCA urges the public to give pups space and keep dogs on leads. • The public are being asked to help keep newborn seals safe as pupping season gets underway. • The ManxSPCA is urging those on the Island’s beaches over the coming months to watch out for pups, keep a minimum distance of 50 metres and ensure dogs are on leads if walking nearby.

Manx Radio · Business · 09:51 CoC: "Our door is always open" • MHKs urged to act as business enabler. • The Chamber of Commerce is urging MHKs to work with it to promote growth in the Manx economy. • It’s called for a focus on three overarching priorities’ - sustainable economic growth, skill shortages and recruitment and modernising decision making.

3FM · Island News · 10:00 Dunlop and McGuinness TT bikes up for auction • There's a chance to own motorbikes ridden by two of the TT's greatest stars. • The pair of Honda SP-1s were ridden by Joey Dunlop and John McGuinness in the 2000 TT’s Formula One race - when Joey won his last TT victory before his death. • McGuinness joined him on the podium after coming in third place.

IoM Today · Transport · 10:00 David Cretney column: Remembering George Waft's life and legacy • There were days in September when the whole school was closed for the day, and we all went into the country to pick blackberries. • I was sorry to read of the passing of former Tynwald colleague and friend George Waft last week. • Before becoming an MHK for Onchan, he served on Onchan Commissioners for 20 years and, after the Keys, he went on to become a Member of the Legislative Council.

Manx Radio · Politics · 06:23 New administration has 'difficult decisions' to make • Glenfaba and Peel MHK says newcomers are keen to get to work. • An MHK says the new administration has some difficult decisions to make. • Glenfaba and Peel’s Katryna Baptist is one of 15 newcomers elected in last month’s vote.

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Fri 9 Oct · 09 - 17 Oct · Gaiety TheatreRock of Ages

Sat 10 Oct · Villa Marina Prom SuiteAn Evening With Danny Mcnamara, From Embrace

Wed 14 Oct · Villa Marina Prom SuiteSpace - Ten Neurotic Fairytales

Thu 15 Oct · Villa MarinaRat Pack Live

Thu 15 Oct · 15 Oct · Villa Marina Prom SuiteSpace - Ten Neurotic Fairytales

Fri 16 Oct · 16 Oct · Villa MarinaRat Pack Live

Today · Tynwald, Legislative BuildingTynwald Tour

Today · 05 - 30 Oct · Dragons CastlePop-In and Play At Dragon's Castle

Today · 12 Apr 2026–25 Oct 2026 · Duke Travel / Isle of Man Experiences Shop, Isle of… · Visit IoM.Isle of Man TT Course & Motor Museum Tour

Today · 14 June 2026–25 Oct 2026 · Curraghs Wildlife Park, Main Road, Ballaugh, Isle of… · Visit IoM.Orchid Line Miniature Railway Running Day

Today · 18 May 2026–1 Nov 2026 · House Of Manannan, Isle of Man, peel, Isle of Man, IM5… · Visit IoM.Vintage Motorcycles On Display

Today · 2 Apr 2026–31 Oct 2026 · Douglas Railway Station, Bank Hill, Douglas, Isle of… · Visit IoM.Isle of Man Railways Dining Car

Today · 24 July 2026–25 Oct 2026 · Duke Travel / Isle of Man Experiences Shop, Isle of… · Visit IoM.A Taste of the Isle of Man

Today · 3 May 2026–18 Oct 2026 · Groudle Glen Railway, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM32HA · Visit IoM.Family Trainspotting Challenge

Today · 3 May 2026–18 Oct 2026 · Groudle Glen Railway, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM32HA · Visit IoM.Steam Teas

Today · 3 Oct 2026–28 Feb 2027 · Manx Museum, Douglas, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM13LY · Visit IoM.Jeihosphere

Today · 3 Oct 2026–30 Apr 2027 · Manx Museum, Douglas, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM13LY · Visit IoM.The Nature Exploratorium & History of the Future

Tomorrow · Isle of ManManx Bird ClubListing graphic (not a photo)

Tomorrow · LaunchpadMore Than Code: the Story of Code Club, With Owen Cutajar

Wed 7 Oct · Erin Arts CentreEac Book Circle: With the End In Mind By Katherine Mannix

Wed 7 Oct · the RoundhouseManx Heart Foundation Evening Support GroupListing graphic (not a photo)

Fri 9 Oct · the Learning Experience - RamseyFree Discovery Day At the Learning Experience - Ramsey

Fri 9 Oct · Isle of ManHeritage Open Days - A Sculpture Walk Along Douglas Prom

Fri 9 Oct · Laxey Heritage ShopIsle of Man Anti-cancer Association Pop Up ShopListing graphic (not a photo)

Fri 9 Oct · Villa Marina ArcadeIsle of Man Arts Council - A Sculpture Walk Along Douglas Promenade

Fri 9 Oct · 9 Oct 2026–11 Oct 2026 · Island Wide, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM13LY · Visit IoM.Isle of Man Heritage Open Days 2026

Fri 9 Oct · Victoria Square, Im9 6ld Port Erin, Isle of Man, Isle…Met Opera: Cosi Fan Tutte

Fri 9 Oct · 49 Derby SqThe Susie Cooper Museum & Archive, Douglas - Guided Tour

Fri 9 Oct · 09 - 15 Oct · Broadway CinemaSense and Sensibility

Fri 9 Oct · 9 Oct 2026 · Port St Mary Town Hall, The Promenade, Port St Mary… · Visit IoM.Rushen Heritage Quiz Night 2026

Sat 10 Oct · Mad Jack’sBed Before 11 Presents... Flip N Fill (headline Dj Set)

Sat 10 Oct · Manx Legion DouglasCountry On the Rock FundraiserListing graphic (not a photo)

Sat 10 Oct · Crowes YardIOM Youth Trials Club — Practice SessionListing graphic (not a photo)

Sat 10 Oct · Victoria Square, Im9 6ld Port Erin, Isle of Man, Isle…Rushen Silver Band: Last Night of the Proms

Sat 10 Oct · Douglas Rail StationSteam Railway Workshop Tours

Sat 10 Oct · St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary SchoolWoman Empowering Zumba Party With Zj Nadia

Sat 10 Oct · 10 - 11 Oct · Broadway CinemaShaun the Sheep: the Beast of Mossy Bottom

Sun 11 Oct · Douglas Railway Station Bus ShelteeBus Vannin - Vintage Bus Rides Around Douglas

Sun 11 Oct · Central ParkFall 2026 Nw Food Truck Fest - Ramsey

Sun 11 Oct · Ramsey Rural Museum CioGreat Fen Apple and Harvest Fair

Sun 11 Oct · the Railway InnHeron & Brearley - Douglas Quayside Pub Walk

Sun 11 Oct · Erin Arts CentreManx Litfest: Poetry Workshop (brown & Betjeman)

Sun 11 Oct · the Terminus TavernTrams, Lifts and Tourism - the Evolving Douglas Promenade

Mon 12 Oct · Erin Arts CentreExhibition: A Mind That Wanders: Shadows, Paranoia & Creepy Crawlies

Tue 13 Oct · Santander Work Cafe, Isle of ManStep IOM Student Drop-in October

Tue 13 Oct · 13 - 18 Oct · Broadway CinemaHadestown: the Musical

Wed 14 Oct · LaunchpadBeen There, Done That: A Fireside Chat With Manx-born Liam Downward

Wed 14 Oct · Erin Arts CentreMidweek Movie: Disclosure Day (2 Screenings)

Thu 15 Oct · Erin Arts CentreA Mind That Wanders: Mental Health, Animals & My Life

Thu 15 Oct · Launchpad (hillary House)Communities of Practice: Isle of Man Ai Meet-up

Thu 15 Oct · Isle of ManPeople’s Emergency Briefing FilmListing graphic (not a photo)

Thu 15 Oct · the Conister Arms (wetherspoon)The Power of Creative Leadership

Fri 16 Oct · University College Isle of ManBridging the Skills Gap

Fri 16 Oct · Mad Jack’sNext/gen: U18s

Fri 16 Oct · Woodbourne House, Woodbourne Road, Im2 3ee Douglas…Oktoberfest At Woodbourne House

Sat 17 Oct · Erin Arts CentreBut First Promotions: Chris Helme (the Seahorses)

Sat 17 Oct · 20 St Pauls Square, Ramsey, Isle of Man, Isle of ManCreative Painting Evening

Sat 17 Oct · Living Hope Church - WillastonInternational Food Taster Night

Sat 17 Oct · Mad Jack’sL1nkn P4rk - the Linkin Park Experience

Sat 17 Oct · Mooragh Promenade Park Road, Im8 3ar Ramsey, Isle of…The Rat Pack - Dinner Dance Show

Sun 18 Oct · Villa MarinaThe Isle of Man Wedding Show

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A small Manx fact

Ballaugh: The bridge is famous to TT fans and part of the northern plain’s character. It is a good example of how one Manx place can hold several centuries at once.