MHK welcomes move towards 'international best practice' over Budget process

• Tynwald back calls for spending plan to be published ahead of debate.
• An MHK who’s long campaigned for changes to the Budget process says it finally looks like international best practice will be brought in on the Isle of Man.
• Tynwald approved a series of recommendations this week from a committee that’s been looking into how the Budget system works.

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Manx Radio · Politics06:19 Homelessness legislation to be brought forward early next year • Draft bill to be introduced to Tynwald by March 2027. • This week, our Island’s politicians approved a framework designed to help prevent and address the problem of homelessness on the Isle of Man. • It means a draft bill should be brought to the Island’s parliament by March 2027, if all goes to plan.

3FM · Culture13:23 Judge Jules announces Island gig • A legendary DJ once voted the best in the world will play an Island nightclub later this year. • Judge Jules, who’s just been awarded an MBE, will be at Bench on Athol Street in Douglas on Saturday, December 12. • He rose to prominence in the 1990s and spent 25 years presenting shows for Radio 1.

IoM Today · Energy13:48 IFGL sponsors Green Island Youth Conference for sixth-form students • Topics will include climate change, renewable energy, material consumption and waste management. • The follow-up is which groups receive support, when the money is spent, and what residents can actually use or attend.

Manx Radio · Politics10:21 Election candidate claims public meeting attendance 'unbalanced' • Rushen MHK Michelle Haywood says she was asked not to attend when other candidates were allowed to. • An election candidate is claiming a public meeting was ’unbalanced’ in its treatment of candidates, after she was asked not to attend. • The event in Port St Mary last night (Thursday 18 June) was organised with the intention of creating a ’People’s Manifesto’ to help those standing better understand the public’s key issues ahead of September’s General Election.

IoM Today · Health13:30 MAC Group raises more than £8,500 for Ed Space mental health charity • Thank you to everyone involved for your generosity. • MAC Group raised the sum for island mental health charity Ed Space at the recent event at Peel Golf Club. • The charity is the firm’s chosen Charity of the Year for 2026.

3FM · Politics17:09 MHK to ask about wider access to weight loss drugs • Wider access to weight loss drugs for the Island's overweight people will be on the agenda for MHKs next week. • Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouse will ask Cabinet Office Minister David Ashford about the medical conditions the drugs are used to combat here. • He wants to know if the range of conditions could be expanded, and if pills rather than jabs will be available on the NHS.

3FM · Transport07:52 Motorway delays may hit ferry passengers enroute to Heysham • Passengers on the early morning ferry from Heysham should leave themselves a little extra time to get to the port this month. • National Highways says it’s resurfacing the M6’s northbound lane between junctions 33 and 34. • It’ll mean that section of motorway will close from 9pm to 6.30am each weeknight, and until 7.30am each Saturday, from Monday, June 29 until Saturday, July 18.

Manx Radio · Island News06:21 Campaigner threatens legal action over Island's Assisted Dying Bill • Dr Graham McAll believes it to be in breach of the European Convention on Human Rights. • Would the Island’s Assisted Dying laws be in breach of the European Convention on Human Rights if they were enacted? • One campaigner has instructed lawyers to start legal proceedings against the Manx government because he believes the answer is yes.

3FM · Island News16:14 GB News warns immigrants eyeing the Island • UK TV channel GB News is warning the Isle of Man can expect a wave of economic migrants. • In a report this morning, it said many people from the UK are considering moving here. • It says the moves have been prompted by economic conditions across which have led to many fleeing the country.

3FM · Island News12:12 New foundation wants to discover more about local sharks • A new organisation is hoping to discover more about sharks in Manx waters. • The Manx Shark Foundation says it hopes to advance shark science and conservation here. • It’ll be working with researchers, anglers, fisheries and ocean enthusiasts to find out more about sharks, skates and rays.

3FM · Island News11:32 No more marriages at Baldrine's Methodist chapel • A Methodist chapel hall has given up its registration under the Island's Marriage Act. • Baldrine Methodist chapel on Main Road in the village has had its registration for solemnising marriages cancelled. • The move, announced by the Registrar General Edward Clague, comes after it gave up being a place of worship in April.

IoM Today · Culture10:00 Suzy Eddie Izzard to deliver Isle of Man Arts Council annual lecture • Izzard is one of the most fearlessly creative and endlessly fascinating figures in British cultural life.

3FM · Politics09:45 Are UK laws compromising Manx government cybersecurity? • Do UK laws threaten the Manx government's cybersecurity on Apple devices? • That’s what Rushen MHK Michelle Haywood wants to know - she’s posed a question for written reply to Cabinet Office Minister David Ashford. • Last September, Apple stopped giving users end-to-end encryption for services like iCloud backups and photo storage because the government across demanded access to people’s data.

3FM · Politics06:22 Welcome Centre services to expand outside Douglas • New support hubs will open around the Island soon, offering face-to-face help as more government services move online. • The Welcome Centre team, based at Douglas Sea Terminal, are set to expand their services to Ramsey, Peel and Port Erin by September. • It’s part of a £200,000 first phase which will see three more centre staff, and a digital support specialist to work with local authorities and libraries.

IoM Today · Health13:33 Hospice Isle of Man receives nearly £8,000 donation from NFU Mutual • We are incredibly grateful. • Hospice Isle of Man has received a donation of £7,899 from NFU Mutual’s Isle of Man branch through the insurer’s Agency Giving Fund. • The donation follows the local branch’s decision to nominate Hospice as its chosen charity for 2026, recognising the support and care the organisation provides to patients and families across the island.

IoM Today · Business13:28 Isle of Man image consultant launches survey aimed at women • I wanted to create this survey to take a much deeper look at what women are really struggling with when it comes to clothes, shopping and confidence.

IoM Today · Politics10:21 If it isn't Mooir Vannin what's the alternative? • Project director says islanders should be asking government what the plan should be if Ørsted’s offshore windfarm proposals aren’t taken up.

IoM Today · Island News08:00 Michael Rosen's Isle of Man show helps raise money for island charity • We were very touched that Michael agreed to raise funds for us. • His views around grief and not clouding or swamping beautiful memories with sadness resonated with us. • The first half was about the sad death of his son, Eddie who died aged 18 in 1999 from meningococcal septicaemia with the second half talking about how he spent 48 days in ICU because of Covid.’ Before the show Isle of Man Amnesty International Group along with the Palestine Solidarity Campaign IoM group held a vigil outside the theatre in support of…

Manx Radio · Island News16:31 Fishermen have herring quota cut for 2026 • Due to stocks mixing. • Manx fishermen won’t be allowed to catch as much herring this year. • The total allowable catch has been reduced.

Manx Radio · Island News14:34 Fire service issues safety advice to e-bike and e-scooter owners • It follows a rise in incidents in the UK. • The Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service is issuing advice following a rise in incidents involved e-bikes and e-scooters in the UK. • Fire officers are urging those who own the battery-powered devices to ensure they don’t overload sockets, don’t cover chargers or battery packs while charging and don’t attempt to modify the battery.

Manx Radio · Transport06:36 Low cloud and fog causing disruption at airport • Some services already delayed while one flight has been cancelled. • Ronaldsway airport is warning low cloud and fog may impact flights to and from the Isle of Man today. • A number of Loganair services are already delayed, while the airline’s early flight to Liverpool has been cancelled.

Manx Radio · Island News06:17 Peel Commissioners to start Youth Commissioners scheme • It's hoped the scheme will enable young people to learn about local politics. • Peel Commissioners is starting a youth commissioners scheme to try and encourage young people in the town to learn about politics. • The local authority’s Youth Representative Katryna Baptist believes it will help children have more ’pride’ in Peel as well as taking some of the ’scariness’ out of it.

Manx Radio · Sport06:13 Parish Walk entries 'slightly up' this year • More than 1200 people expected to take part in event. • Entries for the Parish Walk are ’slightly up’ this year according to one of its organisers. • Event director, Ray Cox has confirmed more than 1200 people have signed up.

3FM · Island News15:36 Crane hire company plans expansion • A crane hire company has applied to expand its headquarters in Ballasalla. • Mann Crane Hire, based on the Balthane Industrial Estate, has applied for planning permission to extend its industrial unit to provide more secure parking for its vehicles. • In its application the company says the changes would also make the premises more energy efficient and improve its office.

3FM · Island News14:16 TT star hits out at dodgy T-shirt seller • A TT star has hit out at dodgy merchandise after spotting a T-shirt about him that couldn't spell his name. • John McGuinness took to Instagram to point out the shirt being advertised online had only one N in his surname instead of two and also used the TT initials on it. • In the comments alongside the photo, he said "If you’re going to do a T shirt that I haven’t endorsed please spell my name correct!" The Department for Enterprise often targets those who use the letters TT, which it trademarked in 2012.

3FM · Island News13:05 Politician wants to know number of criminals spared jail • How many criminals have been spared jail twice in the last five years? • That’s the question Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouse wants answered by Home Affairs Minister Jane Poole-Wilson. • He’s asked a question for written reply about people who’ve been given suspended prison terms, then committed more crimes - only to avoid jail again.

IoM Today · Sport15:00 Parker set to take charge of solo road race championship • There is a packed programme of races, including a couple of non-championship sidecar events.

IoM Today · Transport14:54 Major disruption as village set to be sandwiched between two sets of roadworks • We have planned these works carefully and minimise disruption as far as possible. • Anyone travelling, commuting or planning around events should check the latest official updates before setting off.

IoM Today · Culture14:24 Preview: Parish Walk likely to be a Gawne versus Gawne contest • The event begins from the National Sports Centre at 8am on Saturday. • Last year’s winner Callum Gawne and regular podium challenger Simon Gawne (no relation) are both expected to feature prominently in the annual 85-mile classic round the island’s 17 parishes. • Simon retired early last year but has led the event to Peel on several occasions in the past decade.

IoM Today · Island News13:37 Council clarifies plans for city centre lighting after 'inaccurate reporting' • The Council is disappointed that recent reporting did not accurately reflect the decision.

IoM Today · Business13:27 Douglas firm wins Corporate Services Supplier award at EGR B2B • The team and I are incredibly proud to have won our third EGR award. • The awards recognise suppliers operating across the iGaming industry. • The Corporate Services Supplier category covers businesses that help operators obtain licences, remain compliant and build the governance structures required by regulated markets.

IoM Today · Culture12:39 Mananan Festival celebrates 50th anniversary with week-long programme • The festival starts at the end of this month. • Taking place from June 29 to July 4, the festival will feature a mixture of local and international performers, alongside new Manx creative work, in what organisers describe as a celebration of both the event’s history and its future. • The opening concert on Monday, June 29, will see pianist Martin Roscoe return to the festival.

IoM Today · Sport11:33 Gregg extends championship lead despite narrow defeat at Clay Pigeon • The event marked the halfway point of the series. • The event marked the halfway point of the national championship and provided mixed fortunes for Gregg and fellow Isle of Man competitor Alex McCullagh on the shortest circuit on the calendar. • Racing in his favoured wet conditions on Saturday, Gregg was untouchable in the InterMax class.

IoM Today · Sport07:00 The all-important weather forecast for Parish Walk • There might just be some good news for those taking part. • The Isle of Man’s largest mass participation community event takes place this weekend. • The annual event sees people walk against the clock to complete the 85-mile (137km) route within a strict 24-hour time limit.

IoM Today · Weather06:18 Rainy and breezy today with patchy drizzle tomorrow • Today, Friday, June 19, moderate rain could dominate the forecast with breezy conditions and temperatures about 15°C. • Showers should persist through most of the day, creating a soggy atmosphere. • In Douglas, the weather outlook remains quite damp, so expect plenty of clouds along with occasional downpours.

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