Isle of Man news, travel, weather, business, property, economy and marine updates — refreshed around the clock.https://manxwire.im/en-gbhttps://manxwire.im/community/2026-10-14-john-rhys-davies-of-kirk-michael-moves-into-comics-with-the-lost/https://manxwire.im/community/2026-10-14-john-rhys-davies-of-kirk-michael-moves-into-comics-with-the-lost/The Indiana Jones and Lord of the Rings actor's first comic was co-written by Neil Gibson, who adapted Black Mirror into graphic novels.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:15:43 GMTThe CooishArtsCommunityComicshttps://manxwire.im/whats-on/2026-10-14-manx-museum-exhibition-marks-ten-years-of-the-islands-unesco/https://manxwire.im/whats-on/2026-10-14-manx-museum-exhibition-marks-ten-years-of-the-islands-unesco/Jeihosphere brings together ten curated artefacts from the biosphere team's work since 2016 and runs until 28 February.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:15:21 GMTWhat's OnBiosphereManx MuseumExhibitionsConservationhttps://manxwire.im/business/2026-10-14-jane-poole-wilson-to-focus-on-delivering-after-staying-out-of-top-job/https://manxwire.im/business/2026-10-14-jane-poole-wilson-to-focus-on-delivering-after-staying-out-of-top-job/The Middle MHK, seen by many as a possible Chief Minister contender, told Manx Radio her strengths lie elsewhere as Chris Thomas took the post.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:14:52 GMTBusiness & GovernmentHouse of KeysChief MinisterTynwaldPoliticshttps://manxwire.im/news/2026-10-14-ucm-launches-uniformed-protective-services-course-for-would-be/https://manxwire.im/news/2026-10-14-ucm-launches-uniformed-protective-services-course-for-would-be/The two-year BTEC replaces the college's Psychology course and can be combined with Level 3 Forensics for the equivalent of three A-Levels.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:14:21 GMTIsland NewsUCMEducationEmergency servicesFurther educationhttps://manxwire.im/news/2026-10-14-douglas-councillor-seeks-backing-for-community-events-fund/https://manxwire.im/news/2026-10-14-douglas-councillor-seeks-backing-for-community-events-fund/Natalie Byron-Teare wants residents, community groups and businesses to be able to put forward ideas through a special petition process.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:13:59 GMTIsland NewsDouglas City CouncilCommunity eventsLocal governmenthttps://manxwire.im/community/2026-10-14-christmas-stamps-celebrate-manx-festive-customs-of-the-foolish/https://manxwire.im/community/2026-10-14-christmas-stamps-celebrate-manx-festive-customs-of-the-foolish/The 12-stamp set, designed with artist Felicity Wood and Culture Vannin for the Year of the Manx Language, goes on sale on 20 October.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:13:42 GMTThe CooishStampsManx languageChristmasCulture Vanninhttps://manxwire.im/business/2026-10-14-claire-christian-says-she-would-be-honoured-to-stay-as-health-minister/https://manxwire.im/business/2026-10-14-claire-christian-says-she-would-be-honoured-to-stay-as-health-minister/The Douglas South MHK wants to keep the health and social care brief as new Chief Minister Chris Thomas prepares to name his Council of Ministers.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:12:29 GMTBusiness & GovernmentCouncil of MinistersHealth and Social CareClaire ChristianChris Thomashttps://manxwire.im/property/2026-10-14-dandara-and-hartford-homes-back-new-rent-to-buy-route-onto-property/https://manxwire.im/property/2026-10-14-dandara-and-hartford-homes-back-new-rent-to-buy-route-onto-property/Own Homes will let eligible buyers move into new-builds worth up to £600,000 and build their deposit through monthly payments over up to five years.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:12:08 GMTProperty & PlanningHousingPropertyFirst-time buyersDandaraHartford Homeshttps://manxwire.im/news/2026-10-14-castle-rushen-high-school-headteacher-keith-winstanley-to-step-down/https://manxwire.im/news/2026-10-14-castle-rushen-high-school-headteacher-keith-winstanley-to-step-down/Mr Winstanley leaves next month after 12 years in charge to take up another role, and the education department says leadership arrangements are in place.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:11:32 GMTIsland NewsEducationCastle Rushen High SchoolSchoolshttps://manxwire.im/community/2026-10-14-peels-late-double-a-seven-goal-rout-and-a-35km-morning-run-top-the/https://manxwire.im/community/2026-10-14-peels-late-double-a-seven-goal-rout-and-a-35km-morning-run-top-the/The Cooish rounds up an island sporting weekend of injury-time drama, a first cross-country league win and a best-yet Ligier European Series result in Portugal.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:24:53 GMTThe CooishSportFootballCross-countryMotor sportCommunityhttps://manxwire.im/business/2026-10-14-simcocks-advocates-keeps-legal-500-top-tier-ranking-for-18th-year/https://manxwire.im/business/2026-10-14-simcocks-advocates-keeps-legal-500-top-tier-ranking-for-18th-year/The firm's private client team, led by chief executive Phil Games, is again placed in Tier 1 in the directory's 2027 rankings.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:24:00 GMTBusiness & GovernmentBusinessLegalFinance sectorhttps://manxwire.im/property/2026-10-14-planners-approve-salt-production-plan-for-former-boat-house-restaurant/https://manxwire.im/property/2026-10-14-planners-approve-salt-production-plan-for-former-boat-house-restaurant/The Isle of Man Salt Company will turn part of the empty Port St Mary building into a production site with a café, retail display and event space.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:23:09 GMTProperty & PlanningPlanningPort St MaryBusinessFood and drinkhttps://manxwire.im/travel/2026-10-14-steam-packet-cancels-manannans-douglas-larne-return-sailings/https://manxwire.im/travel/2026-10-14-steam-packet-cancels-manannans-douglas-larne-return-sailings/The 06:45 departure from Douglas and the 10:45 return from Larne are listed as cancelled on the operator's sailing status page, which gives no reason.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 23:08:15 GMTTravelSteam PacketTravel disruptionFerriesLarnehttps://manxwire.im/sport/2026-10-13-redmond-hat-trick-fires-michael-united-to-7-3-win-at-dhsob/https://manxwire.im/sport/2026-10-13-redmond-hat-trick-fires-michael-united-to-7-3-win-at-dhsob/The Aces won 7-3 away from home in Division Two on Saturday, moving to within two points of the top four.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:09:44 GMTSportFootballDivision TwoMichael UnitedDHSOBhttps://manxwire.im/community/2026-10-13-pets-aid-league-offers-free-cat-spaying-to-island-owners/https://manxwire.im/community/2026-10-13-pets-aid-league-offers-free-cat-spaying-to-island-owners/The charity says it will cover the cost of the procedure to reduce unwanted litters, with applications opening on Thursday 15 October.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:09:18 GMTThe CooishAnimal welfareCharityPets Aid LeagueCommunityhttps://manxwire.im/news/2026-10-13-defa-asks-walkers-to-take-care-in-ballaugh-plantation-during-forestry/https://manxwire.im/news/2026-10-13-defa-asks-walkers-to-take-care-in-ballaugh-plantation-during-forestry/Staff will be upgrading timber-vehicle access from Wednesday 14 October to Friday 16 October, with machinery and delivery vehicles on site.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:15:18 GMTIsland NewsDEFAForestryBallaughOutdoorshttps://manxwire.im/sport/2026-10-13-technical-problems-end-mccanney-and-keenans-isde-hopes-in-portugal/https://manxwire.im/sport/2026-10-13-technical-problems-end-mccanney-and-keenans-isde-hopes-in-portugal/Both Manxmen retired on day two of the 100th International Six Days Enduro, and Great Britain said all three of its Trophy teams were now out of contention.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:14:55 GMTSportMotorsportEnduroISDEJamie McCanneyJack Keenanhttps://manxwire.im/business/2026-10-13-defa-adds-extra-training-session-as-food-hygiene-ratings-scheme-nears/https://manxwire.im/business/2026-10-13-defa-adds-extra-training-session-as-food-hygiene-ratings-scheme-nears/High demand has prompted a further session on 12 November at Tynwald Buildings in Douglas, ahead of inspections for online hygiene ratings beginning in January.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:14:23 GMTBusiness & GovernmentDEFAFood hygieneHospitalityBusinesshttps://manxwire.im/property/2026-10-13-planners-approve-two-homes-on-derelict-station-road-plot-in-peel/https://manxwire.im/property/2026-10-13-planners-approve-two-homes-on-derelict-station-road-plot-in-peel/The vacant site in the Peel Conservation Area will keep its old sandstone frontage after the committee backed the scheme despite neighbours' objections.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:14:01 GMTProperty & PlanningPlanningHousingPeelBrownfieldhttps://manxwire.im/business/2026-10-13-alfred-cannan-thanks-business-community-as-chris-thomas-becomes-chief/https://manxwire.im/business/2026-10-13-alfred-cannan-thanks-business-community-as-chris-thomas-becomes-chief/The former Chief Minister paid tribute to private-sector figures who helped develop economic and community support measures early in the Covid-19 pandemic.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:12:40 GMTBusiness & GovernmentAlfred CannanChief MinisterBusinessCouncil of Ministershttps://manxwire.im/business/2026-10-13-chris-thomas-aims-to-name-his-council-of-ministers-within-days/https://manxwire.im/business/2026-10-13-chris-thomas-aims-to-name-his-council-of-ministers-within-days/The new Chief Minister, chosen by MHKs on 13 October, wants a 'blend' of experience in his cabinet and hopes to find a place for his rival Kirrie Jenkins.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:11:43 GMTBusiness & GovernmentCouncil of MinistersChief MinisterHouse of KeysTynwaldhttps://manxwire.im/travel/2026-10-13-steam-packet-cancels-two-manannan-sailings-between-douglas-and-larne/https://manxwire.im/travel/2026-10-13-steam-packet-cancels-two-manannan-sailings-between-douglas-and-larne/The 06:45 departure from Douglas and the 10:45 return from Larne are both listed as cancelled, with no reason given.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:08:26 GMTTravelSteam PacketTravelLarneManannanhttps://manxwire.im/sport/2026-10-13-manx-hockey-squads-open-england-hockey-championships-campaigns-with/https://manxwire.im/sport/2026-10-13-manx-hockey-squads-open-england-hockey-championships-campaigns-with/Two Isle of Man junior teams won outright and the under-18 girls won on shuffles, while the women's over-45s lost 2-1 to Aire Valley.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:12:28 GMTSportHockeyEngland Hockey ChampionshipsJunior sporthttps://manxwire.im/sport/2026-10-13-isle-of-man-table-tennis-team-wins-one-of-four-ties-on-british-league/https://manxwire.im/sport/2026-10-13-isle-of-man-table-tennis-team-wins-one-of-four-ties-on-british-league/Island champion Sam Bailey won seven of his eight singles on his return to league play as the Manx side met four clubs at Halton TTC in Widnes.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:12:01 GMTSportTable tennisBritish LeagueSporthttps://manxwire.im/whats-on/2026-10-13-restart-a-heart-brings-cpr-demonstrations-to-the-strand-shopping/https://manxwire.im/whats-on/2026-10-13-restart-a-heart-brings-cpr-demonstrations-to-the-strand-shopping/Laura Stewart hopes children who learn CPR at the Strand Shopping Centre on 17 October will one day know exactly what to do in an emergency.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:11:32 GMTWhat's OnManx CareHealthCPRWhat's onhttps://manxwire.im/travel/2026-10-13-isle-of-man-finishes-tenth-among-uk-islands-in-conde-nast-traveller/https://manxwire.im/travel/2026-10-13-isle-of-man-finishes-tenth-among-uk-islands-in-conde-nast-traveller/The Isles of Scilly took first place in the readers' poll, with Jersey and Guernsey also placing above the island in the UK islands category.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:11:10 GMTTravelTourismVisit Isle of ManTravel awardshttps://manxwire.im/roads/2026-10-13-peel-homes-face-overnight-water-cut-for-mains-repairs/https://manxwire.im/roads/2026-10-13-peel-homes-face-overnight-water-cut-for-mains-repairs/Manx Utilities says supplies to properties on Stanley Road, Gib Lane and Shore Road may be off for up to four hours from 23:00 tonight.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:10:50 GMTRoads & UtilitiesManx UtilitiesWaterPeelhttps://manxwire.im/whats-on/2026-10-13-history-society-opens-winter-lectures-with-talk-on-lonans-four/https://manxwire.im/whats-on/2026-10-13-history-society-opens-winter-lectures-with-talk-on-lonans-four/Author Derek Winterbottom will speak at the Manx Museum on Saturday 17 October, and non-members can attend for a voluntary contribution.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:12:14 GMTWhat's OnWhat's onHeritageManx MuseumLonanhttps://manxwire.im/news/2026-10-13-sure-warns-of-weaker-mobile-signal-in-the-south-during-network-upgrade/https://manxwire.im/news/2026-10-13-sure-warns-of-weaker-mobile-signal-in-the-south-during-network-upgrade/Customers around Cregneash and Port Erin may notice reduced coverage while new equipment is fitted, though landline and broadband services are unaffected.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:11:52 GMTIsland NewsSureMobile networkTelecomsCregneashPort Erinhttps://manxwire.im/sport/2026-10-13-atherton-and-cain-win-senior-races-at-cross-country-league-opener/https://manxwire.im/sport/2026-10-13-atherton-and-cain-win-senior-races-at-cross-country-league-opener/Paul Atherton took his first Isle of Man Cross-Country League win at Port-e-Chee, while Christa Cain won on her league debut after a 35km morning run.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:11:30 GMTSportAthleticsCross-countrySporthttps://manxwire.im/community/2026-10-13-manx-learners-in-st-johns-publish-collection-of-12-short-stories/https://manxwire.im/community/2026-10-13-manx-learners-in-st-johns-publish-collection-of-12-short-stories/Cooinaghtyn Noa, written by a weekly conversation group at Greens Café, is on sale for £5 as part of the Year of the Manx Language.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:10:58 GMTThe CooishManx languageCulture VanninBooksCommunityhttps://manxwire.im/business/2026-10-13-treasury-minister-chris-thomas-elected-chief-minister-in-16-6-keys/https://manxwire.im/business/2026-10-13-treasury-minister-chris-thomas-elected-chief-minister-in-16-6-keys/The Douglas Central MHK says his priority is a smaller, smarter government, with his Council of Ministers expected to be announced in the coming days.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:10:13 GMTBusiness & GovernmentChief MinisterHouse of KeysCouncil of MinistersTreasuryhttps://manxwire.im/travel/2026-10-13-steam-packet-lists-two-manannan-sailings-on-larne-route-as-at-risk/https://manxwire.im/travel/2026-10-13-steam-packet-lists-two-manannan-sailings-on-larne-route-as-at-risk/The 06:45 Douglas to Larne and 10:45 Larne to Douglas crossings are marked at risk, with no reason given on the operator's sailing status page.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:08:10 GMTTravelSteam PacketTravel disruptionManannanLarnehttps://manxwire.im/community/2026-10-13-northern-young-farmers-chairman-says-clubs-social-side-helps-ease/https://manxwire.im/community/2026-10-13-northern-young-farmers-chairman-says-clubs-social-side-helps-ease/Dylan Groom says friendships formed through the clubs give people in farming support to lean on, and that this time of year can be especially testing.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:12:36 GMTThe CooishYoung FarmersFarmingMental healthCommunityhttps://manxwire.im/community/2026-10-13-castletown-woman-given-terminal-prognosis-says-she-is-not-giving-up/https://manxwire.im/community/2026-10-13-castletown-woman-given-terminal-prognosis-says-she-is-not-giving-up/Vix Crane, 35, was told she may not live to Christmas after a rare ovarian cancer returned, and has turned down further surgery and chemotherapy.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:12:09 GMTThe CooishHealthCancerCommunityCastletownhttps://manxwire.im/roads/2026-10-13-jurby-commissioners-urge-doi-to-move-30mph-limit-to-protect-estate/https://manxwire.im/roads/2026-10-13-jurby-commissioners-urge-doi-to-move-30mph-limit-to-protect-estate/The local authority says the speed limit ends just short of the new Ballagarraghyn estate's entrance, which it calls dangerous for the village's children.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:11:42 GMTRoads & UtilitiesRoadsDepartment of InfrastructureJurbyRoad safetyhttps://manxwire.im/travel/2026-10-13-ronaldsway-passenger-numbers-stay-ahead-of-2025-despite-quieter/https://manxwire.im/travel/2026-10-13-ronaldsway-passenger-numbers-stay-ahead-of-2025-despite-quieter/The airport handled 50,205 passengers last month, down just over two per cent, but its year-to-date total of 469,826 is up around half a per cent.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:11:20 GMTTravelRonaldsway AirportTravelAir passengersStatisticshttps://manxwire.im/news/2026-10-13-more-than-1-000-island-patients-recorded-with-inflammatory-bowel/https://manxwire.im/news/2026-10-13-more-than-1-000-island-patients-recorded-with-inflammatory-bowel/Ramsey Group Practice has the highest number of patients with a coded diagnosis, at 220, according to Manx Care figures released under freedom of information.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:11:02 GMTIsland NewsManx CareHealthFreedom of informationGP practiceshttps://manxwire.im/business/2026-10-13-jenkinss-proposer-says-chief-minister-rivals-could-form-a-real/https://manxwire.im/business/2026-10-13-jenkinss-proposer-says-chief-minister-rivals-could-form-a-real/Katryna Baptist told Manx Radio that Kirrie Jenkins and Chris Thomas share similar views, ahead of Tuesday's House of Keys vote for chief minister.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:10:39 GMTBusiness & GovernmentHouse of KeysChief MinisterPoliticshttps://manxwire.im/community/2026-10-13-the-cooish-swift-bows-out-ellis-takes-a-podium-and-d-ds-dream-debut/https://manxwire.im/community/2026-10-13-the-cooish-swift-bows-out-ellis-takes-a-podium-and-d-ds-dream-debut/A cycling farewell, a season-best second place in Portugal and a third straight league win for newcomers Douglas & District lead a sport-heavy weekend.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:26:17 GMTThe CooishCyclingMotorsportWomen's footballFootballThe Cooishhttps://manxwire.im/news/2026-10-13-banned-driver-stopped-leaving-liverpool-ferry-admits-offences/https://manxwire.im/news/2026-10-13-banned-driver-stopped-leaving-liverpool-ferry-admits-offences/A 46-year-old Douglas man pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified and without insurance, and will be sentenced on 3 November.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:25:21 GMTIsland NewsCourtsDriving offencesSea Terminalhttps://manxwire.im/business/2026-10-12-council-of-ministers-seeks-three-lay-members-for-appointments/https://manxwire.im/business/2026-10-12-council-of-ministers-seeks-three-lay-members-for-appointments/The posts are for people outside Tynwald, pay £78 a session plus travel expenses, and applications close on 26 October.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:09:22 GMTBusiness & GovernmentCouncil of MinistersAppointments CommissionTynwaldPublic appointmentshttps://manxwire.im/business/2026-10-12-land-registry-hosts-norwegian-delegation-to-compare-property-systems/https://manxwire.im/business/2026-10-12-land-registry-hosts-norwegian-delegation-to-compare-property-systems/Visitors from Norway's mapping authority and courts swapped notes on ownership, boundaries and rectification as the registry refreshed its online dashboard.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:13:06 GMTBusiness & GovernmentLand RegistryPropertyNorwayhttps://manxwire.im/community/2026-10-12-special-olympics-athletes-play-sport-for-12-hours-to-fund-trip-to/https://manxwire.im/community/2026-10-12-special-olympics-athletes-play-sport-for-12-hours-to-fund-trip-to/Money raised on Saturday will help cover travel, accommodation and kit for the island's squad at the 2027 World Games in Santiago.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:12:43 GMTThe CooishSpecial OlympicsCommunityFundraisingSporthttps://manxwire.im/sport/2026-10-12-nickolas-ellis-takes-season-best-second-place-at-ligier-european/https://manxwire.im/sport/2026-10-12-nickolas-ellis-takes-season-best-second-place-at-ligier-european/The Manx driver finished fourth on the road in Portimão before post-race penalties promoted him and co-driver Gabriel Doyle-Parfait to second.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:12:16 GMTSportMotorsportLigier European SeriesNickolas Ellishttps://manxwire.im/weather/2026-10-12-yellow-warning-issued-for-coastal-overtopping-on-tuesdays-high-tides/https://manxwire.im/weather/2026-10-12-yellow-warning-issued-for-coastal-overtopping-on-tuesdays-high-tides/Minor overtopping is possible on promenades in Douglas, Laxey, Castletown and Ramsey and on Shore Road in Rushen as strong southerly winds coincide with high tides.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:11:24 GMTWeatherWeatherCoastal overtoppingRonaldsway Met Officehttps://manxwire.im/marine/2026-10-12-rnli-confirms-new-lifeboat-for-douglas-as-port-st-mary-set-to-lose/https://manxwire.im/marine/2026-10-12-rnli-confirms-new-lifeboat-for-douglas-as-port-st-mary-set-to-lose/An Atlantic 85 will provide interim cover in the capital before a new coastal-class lifeboat arrives in late 2028, the charity says.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:10:05 GMTMarineRNLILifeboatsDouglasPort St MaryMaritimehttps://manxwire.im/economy/2026-10-12-uk-budget-gap-puts-islands-tax-position-and-household-costs-in/https://manxwire.im/economy/2026-10-12-uk-budget-gap-puts-islands-tax-position-and-household-costs-in/The Institute for Fiscal Studies says Chancellor Healey needs a £35bn top-up to meet his spending plans, raising questions here over relocation, mortgages and inflation.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:22:39 GMTEconomyUK BudgetEconomyInflationTaxRelocationhttps://manxwire.im/business/2026-10-12-keystone-law-isle-of-man-marks-ten-years-since-douglas-launch/https://manxwire.im/business/2026-10-12-keystone-law-isle-of-man-marks-ten-years-since-douglas-launch/The firm, which says no other law practice has entered the Manx market in the past decade, now has 11 senior lawyers after hiring an advocate from Appleby.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:21:00 GMTBusiness & GovernmentBusinessLegal sectorKeystone Lawhttps://manxwire.im/business/2026-10-12-kpmg-promotes-13-staff-at-its-douglas-office/https://manxwire.im/business/2026-10-12-kpmg-promotes-13-staff-at-its-douglas-office/The Isle of Man promotions are part of 70 announced across KPMG's offices in the Crown Dependencies, including Jersey and Guernsey.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:20:36 GMTBusiness & GovernmentKPMGBusinessPromotionsFinancial serviceshttps://manxwire.im/sport/2026-10-12-douglas-district-hit-back-from-two-down-to-beat-rushen-united-6-2/https://manxwire.im/sport/2026-10-12-douglas-district-hit-back-from-two-down-to-beat-rushen-united-6-2/The Women's League newcomers claimed a third win of their first season at Noble's Park, moving level on nine points with Corinthians.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:20:11 GMTSportWomen's footballCanada Life Women's LeagueDouglas & DistrictRushen Unitedhttps://manxwire.im/business/2026-10-12-ramsey-firm-surecode-software-wins-best-use-of-technology-award/https://manxwire.im/business/2026-10-12-ramsey-firm-surecode-software-wins-best-use-of-technology-award/The software began in 2018 at a private gym in Ramsey and is now sold to businesses across the UK; the firm was also shortlisted for Best B2B Startup.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:19:31 GMTBusiness & GovernmentBusinessTechnologyAwardsRamseyhttps://manxwire.im/community/2026-10-12-port-st-mary-commissioners-paint-promenade-benches-for-mental-health/https://manxwire.im/community/2026-10-12-port-st-mary-commissioners-paint-promenade-benches-for-mental-health/Two benches on the Top Promenade above Chapel Bay now carry the colours of island charities Ed Space and Isle Listen.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:19:02 GMTThe CooishMental healthPort St Mary CommissionersCharityCommunityhttps://manxwire.im/community/2026-10-12-gary-shaughnessy-welcomed-on-island-after-1-500km-charity-ride-from/https://manxwire.im/community/2026-10-12-gary-shaughnessy-welcomed-on-island-after-1-500km-charity-ride-from/The Z Zurich Foundation chair, diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2015, called at Isle Listen and Hospice Isle of Man on the last stage of his journey.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:18:39 GMTThe CooishCharityCyclingParkinson'sZurichhttps://manxwire.im/business/2026-10-12-ramseys-mad-hatter-cake-boutique-goes-on-the-market-for-79-000/https://manxwire.im/business/2026-10-12-ramseys-mad-hatter-cake-boutique-goes-on-the-market-for-79-000/The Parliament Street café, open for more than 14 years, is for sale as a fully equipped leasehold business, according to Energy FM.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:18:11 GMTBusiness & GovernmentBusinessRamseyHospitalityPropertyhttps://manxwire.im/sport/2026-10-12-manx-tenpin-bowlers-beat-wigan-in-ramsey-to-retain-challenge-trophy/https://manxwire.im/sport/2026-10-12-manx-tenpin-bowlers-beat-wigan-in-ramsey-to-retain-challenge-trophy/The island's 12-strong team finished on 297 points to Wigan's 219 after three days of singles, doubles and trios at Energy FM Bowl.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:49:09 GMTSportTenpin bowlingSportRamseyhttps://manxwire.im/business/2026-10-12-financial-services-authority-revokes-blackfridge-sc-limiteds-licence/https://manxwire.im/business/2026-10-12-financial-services-authority-revokes-blackfridge-sc-limiteds-licence/The regulator said the firm had no compliance officer, no operational staff and a single non-resident director, and had missed three deadlines to surrender its licence.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:48:42 GMTBusiness & GovernmentFinancial Services AuthorityFinancial servicesRegulationFintechhttps://manxwire.im/property/2026-10-12-douglas-council-keeps-40-run-down-buildings-on-its-list-as-five-are/https://manxwire.im/property/2026-10-12-douglas-council-keeps-40-run-down-buildings-on-its-list-as-five-are/Three properties were added and five taken off after work was done on them, the council's environmental services committee heard.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:47:47 GMTProperty & PlanningDouglas CouncilPropertyDilapidated buildingsLocal governmenthttps://manxwire.im/business/2026-10-12-chris-thomas-says-new-mhks-could-fill-four-or-five-ministerial-seats/https://manxwire.im/business/2026-10-12-chris-thomas-says-new-mhks-could-fill-four-or-five-ministerial-seats/The Douglas Central member, one of two candidates for chief minister, says all 24 MHKs are equal regardless of experience.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:46:39 GMTBusiness & GovernmentChief MinisterCouncil of MinistersHouse of KeysPoliticshttps://manxwire.im/sport/2026-10-12-ben-swift-retires-from-professional-cycling-after-finishing-paris/https://manxwire.im/sport/2026-10-12-ben-swift-retires-from-professional-cycling-after-finishing-paris/The 38-year-old ends a career of almost two decades after helping Matt Bostock to Commonwealth gold for the Isle of Man in Glasgow earlier this summer.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:46:14 GMTSportCyclingBen SwiftCommonwealth GamesSport