Manx Newscast

By: Radio Manx Ltd
  • Summary

  • News interviews in FULL! Highlighting some of the most interesting, intriguing and engaging recent Isle of Man stories from Manx Radio News.
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Episodes
  • Manx Newscast: Castletown Living Streets
    Nov 22 2024

    What should the future of Castletown look like?

    The Department of Infrastructure has been asking residents what they think about developing a 'Living Streets' concept for the ancient capital.

    The department is considering a range of options, including making some roads one-way, improving on-road parking and making it easier for people to walk, wheel and cycle.

    Amy Griffiths has been finding out more from firstly the DOI before listening to the views of some of the people who attended a public drop-in to discuss the plans:

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    28 mins
  • Dyslexia campaigner 'so pleased' as Tynwald backs calls to improve support
    Nov 22 2024

    A campaigner whose Tynwald Day petition has led to the formation of a new committee looking into support for pupils with dyslexia says she's 'so pleased'.

    Members voted in favour of the Select Committee, which will report back with recommendations on how to improve matters in April.

    Julia Bell set up the Dyslexia Advocacy Group after noticing signs in her own daughter but struggling to get a diagnosis or recognition on the Isle of Man.

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    9 mins
  • Manx Newscast: Manx Haemochromatosis Support
    Nov 21 2024

    Two Isle of Man residents are hoping to form a local group to help support and advise people with an iron condition.

    Carolanne Hanley, a sufferer, and Rowanna Miller, whose partner has the condition created the Manx Haemochromatosis Support group on Facebook after seeing that there could be 500 others affected on the Island.

    This Saturday the duo are holding their first coffee morning or 'Iron Bew' as they call it.

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    16 mins

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