What next for Manx Telecom following acquisition?

What next for Manx Telecom following acquisition?

Last month regulatory approval was received and the formal acquisition of Manx Telecom by CVC DIF and Jersey Telecom was completed. At the time, Gary Lamb, Manx Telecom Chief Executive, said it would enable the company to 'move forward with confidence'. So, how exactly? And what benefits will this bring to customers on the Isle of Man? In this edition of Newscast, Lewis Foster speaking to Mr Lamb.

A bloom of moons: Dr Lara Howe on a recent surge in jellyfish numbers

Speaking with Marine Conservation Officer Lara Howe from the Manx Wildlife Trust about the abundance of moon jellyfish visiting Manx waters.

Man whose son died from meningitis urges people to take up vaccine offer

A man whose son died after contracting meningitis B is urging anyone eligible to take up the offer of a vaccine. It was announced this week that students going across to UK universities this autumn will be eligible for a new immunisation programme starting next month. It reflects the UK's scheme which follows a severe outbreak in Kent. Brett Martin's son Lucas died in 2023 when he was just 21. He's been giving his reaction to this week's announcement to Christy DeHaven.

Will the IOM benefit from electricity generated by Mooir Vannin wind farm?

Ørsted is reiterating its commitment to bring some of the power generated to the Isle of Man, if the project gets approval. It's estimating that, as a result, properties on the Island could see reductions in electricity bills of around 10% to 15%, and £2 billion of revenue in taxation and rent could be generated by the Manx government. But how exactly has the company worked that out? Mooir Vannin Project Director, Jamie Baldwin, has been telling Amy Griffiths:

Tim Glover MHK will not seek re-election this September.

Just weeks after confirming he would stand again, Tim Glover has announced he will not seek re-election in September. The Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK says his decision has been driven by personal circumstances and the need to put his wife's health first. He's been talking to Beth Espey.