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

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.

Dad has 'mixed feelings of guilt' following incident on Mountain

A taxi driver from the UK says he doesn't know if he will return to the Isle of Man following an incident involving his 12-year-old son during the TT. Glen Campbell was riding on the Mountain Road with his son Charlie when another rider allegedly clipped them sending them sliding on the road.