'Young people should concerned, but not scared' cancer rates in UK see 24% increase
Darren Timson speaks to retired surgeon and Chairman of the Isle of Man's Anti Cancer Association, Malcolm Clague as reports from the UK say 24-49 year-olds between the early 1990's and 2019 saw a 24% increase in cancer diagnoses.
5 Oct 2026
Commissioner candidate wants to help people 'as much as possible' if elected
A candidate in the upcoming Marown Commissioners by-election says she would try and help residents 'as much as possible' if elected.
Amanda Collister hopes to be able to work with neighbouring authorities and would support improvements to children's play areas and leisure areas.
The by-election is taking place on Thursday 8 October, and residents will be able to vote from 8am until 8pm at the Crosby Methodist Church Hall.
There is one available seat following the resignation of John Lovelady last month - the other candidate is Oksana Hargreaves.
Mrs Collister believes her experience on the board of Marown School Association would help her in the role of commissioner.
Local Democracy Reporter Emma Draper has been speaking to her.
1 Oct 2026
Working families 'need realistic prospect' of being offered a home says council
Income thresholds for households applying for public sector housing are being increased to allow more people to join the waiting lists.
It's something which has been welcomed by the leader of Douglas Council.
Devon Watson says he appreciates the raise but working families need a 'realistic prospect' of being offered a home.
From today (1 October) the baseline for single applicants, with no children, will raise by £1,300; for joint applicants, with three children, it'll be increased by £13,400.
Councillor Watson adds he would like the new government to be 'more supportive' schemes and push through more funding.
Local Democracy Reporter Emma Draper has been speaking to him.
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