Ramsey Commissioners says prospective by-election candidates must 'care' about the town and improving it for the better.

The local authority has three vacant seats - one after Juan McGuinness was voted into the House of Keys and two due to resignations earlier this year.

It's also planning to hold a drop-in session for residents interested in joining the board.

Chair Sandra Cottam-Shea says potential new members can expect to be managing street lights, residents queries, social housing and the town's parks.

Local Democracy Reporter Emma Draper has been speaking to her.

Douglas Council and Dublin Council have signed a 'friendship agreement' with the hopes of promoting a 'closer co-operation' between the two cities.

The Lord Mayor of Dublin Darryl Barron and Mayor of Douglas Steven Crellin signed the agreement at a ceremony this afternoon (20 October).

The local authority believes it will help strengthen links for young people, businesses and community organisations on both Islands.

Councillor Crellin says it will promote stronger links between both capitals across areas including culture, language and transport.

It's also hoped that the councils can share UNESCO Biosphere resources and work towards improved tourism strategies.

Councillor Barron added that both cities can 'learn a lot from each other' and believes the new agreement will support the shared Celtic cultural heritage of both Dublin and Douglas.

Local Democracy Reporter Emma Draper has been speaking to them.

Arbory and Rushen Commissioners say there are 'so many opportunities' available to people who stand to join the board in an upcoming by-election.

There's one seat available after Kirrie Jenkins was voted into the House of Keys in September's General Election.

The local authority is inviting prospective candidates to a public meeting, at 7pm tonight (21 October) at Halley McLiag in Ballabeg, to learn more about what it does.

Commissioner Jane Glover says 'people skills', and the ability to work with numbers, are important qualities.

Local Democracy Reporter Emma Draper has been speaking to her.

The head of an Isle of Man company that provides cyber security services is urging Manx businesses to check whether their website uses the programming language PHP.

It comes after a flaw was discovered in the language, which is estimated to be used by 60 to 70 percent of websites.

Chief Executive of the Manx Technology Group Joe Hughes says those who aren't sure whether they're affected or not should contact their hosting company, web developer and IT provider.

He tells Sian Cowper more about the issue, and what those who have websites need to do:

A parent group on the Isle of Man calling for others to delay giving their children smartphones says its numbers are growing rapidly.

What started out as a Facebook group known as 'Delay Smartphones - IOM' has now joined forces with a UK movement known as Smartphone Free Childhood.

It asks parents to sign a pact; to not give their child a smartphone until the age of 14, and social media until they're 16.

In this edition of the Manx Radio Newscast, Lewis Foster speaks to John Bolton of Smartphone Free Childhood Isle of Man.

Lewis Foster speaks to assisted dying campaigner Sue Biggerstaff following confirmation that the Isle of Man's assisted dying act has received royal assent.

The mover of the Island's assisted dying act admits it's a relief to know the legislation has been granted royal assent.

Former Ramsey MHK Alex Allinson has welcomed today's announcement in Tynwald, confirming the proposals have now become law.

Dr Allinson had to make a number of changes after the UK's Ministry of Justice originally said it couldn't recommend the bill for royal assent.

He's been speaking to Sian Cowper:

The Chair of Castletown Commissioners says having 'good links' with the new Council of Ministers is important to support the town's future.

Tony Brown, a former chief minister, believes the new government shouldn't be spending 'too much' money and time on a new rates system and should instead find other ways to help.

Ard-Shirveishagh Chris Thomas appointed his new ministers with Infrastructure, which has responsibility for local authorities, going to Jason Moorhouse MHK.

Mr Brown says there needs to be a 'better understanding' within government about how local authorities work.

Local Democracy Reporter Emma Draper has been speaking to him.