Last month we heard that Leigh Morris was going to be stepping down as CEO of the Manx Wildlife Trust after five years in the role.

He's sat down with Amy Griffiths to reflect on his time with the charity and offer advice to his successor:

April marks Autism Acceptance Month and it's been revealed a sub-working group will be formed to assist autistic people in getting into the workplace.

So says a lay member of the Autism Spectrum Strategy Steering Group.

In the UK, one in five people with the disorder is in employment but it's not known what the statistic is here on the Island.

Chanelle Sukhoo spoke to members of the group, MHK Joney Faragher and Lauren, someone whose been waiting for a diagnosis for years

Louise Thomas is part of an all-women team taking part in the Proflex Manx Rally this weekend (11-12 April).

But how common is that in the sport?

She's been telling Amy Griffiths more about that and why she's supporting the Manx Breast Cancer Support Group in this year's event:

New research by population analyst and Member of the Legislative Council Paul Craine has revealed that the Isle of Man recorded its lowest number of births in more than 100 years in 2024, raising questions over the Island’s long-term demographic outlook.

The treasury minister says changes to the child benefit are about 'putting money back into the pockets of working families'.

A 2.2 percent uplift comes into effect from today (7 April), whilst income thresholds are increasing for the first time in a decade.

Those with a household income between:

• £50,000 and £60,000 are eligible for the full amount of £28.65, worth an extra £7.61 a week for each child in their family

• £60,001 and £70,000 are entitled to £21.49, up an extra £7.46 a week for each child in their family

• £70,001 and £80,000 are entitled to £14.33, up an extra £7.32 a week for each child in their family

• £80,0001 and £90,000 are to be eligible for support and able to claim £7.16 a week for each child in their family

Almost 5,800 families on the Island currently receive the benefit, around two-thirds of which have a household income under £50,000.

In this edition of the Manx Radio Newscast, Treasury Minister Alex Allinson discusses the changes - and responds to criticism from the IOM Medical Society over plans to implement an NHS levy.

The RNLI has released its annual rescue figures, showing crews on the Isle of Man were called out 40 times last year.

That's an increase on 2023, during which lifeboats were launched 31 times.

During last year's callouts four lives were saved - double the figure from 2023.

The number of people aided rose from 27 in 2023 to 53 in 2024.

In this edition of the Manx Radio Newscast, Lewis Foster catches up with Chair of Peel Lifeboat Management Group, Stuart Blackley, about the latest annual rescue statistics.

May marks Mental Health Awareness Month and on 15 May the Isle of Man mental health training business Manx Minds will be hosting its annual conference.

Taking place at Babagge's at the Mountain View Innovation Centre, it's open to anyone interested in promoting positive mental health and wellbeing.

It's described as a 'chance to learn, connect, and share ideas with others who care about making a difference.'

There'll also be talks from guest speakers: Diana Parkes (Co-Founder of the Joanna Simpson Foundation), Sarah McIntosh (CEO of Mental Health First Aid England), Heather Melvin (Director of Rock 2 Recovery), and Graham Makepeace-Warne (Manx Wildlife Trust).

In this edition of Newscast, Manx Radio speaks with Ali Vondy - founder of Manx Minds - about what people can expect from this year's conference.

'We all have a stake in our health and social care on the Island' - that's the message from the health minister, who says 'this is the right time' to review the working arrangements between her department and Manx Care.

Later this month, Claire Christian will ask Tynwald to support her motion to form a committee of five members to take evidence and review the governance framework, the division of responsibilities, and the statutory relationship between the DHSC and the healthcare body.

It comes four years after Manx Care came into operation; and four months into her term as minister.

Ms Christian told Manx Radio the move represents 'good practice' from her department: