In tonight's programme: It's the final weekend of the 24/25 Manx football season, we preview the finals of both the Hospital Cup and Masters FA Cup And with just over a week to go until the 2025 Isle of Man TT Races, we at Manx Radio have been catching up with some of the stars Tonight's show with Rob Pritchard features Tony Mepham, Davey Todd, Dea…

A round-up of the day's main news with Beth Espey.Manx Radio

Drums, teeth and XPoetry - what more could you want!Manx Radio

Just over a month ago Perspective heard from Robert Morrey who explained his plan to build an anaerobic digestor and energy hub at Andreas. Just over a week ago a group of farmers and government officials visited Scotland to see how AD plants work. I joined them as an independent observer and this week’s Agenda gives the farmers’ view on how energy…

William Gell celebrates writer Hall Caine in his 1906 poem, Mannin Veg Veen, written whilst Hall Caine was an MHK. In the Manx part of the bilingual programme, it's more from Grimm's Fairy Tales. There's also a dusting of music of various genres from the Celtic countries.Manx Radio

About a month ago Perspective heard from Robert Morrey who explained his plan to build an anaerobic digestor and energy hub at Andreas. Just over a week ago a group of farmers and government officials visited Scotland to see how AD plants work. I joined them as an independent observer and this week’s Perspective gives a fascinating insight into how…

The cats enjoy more from the seeming never endling list of new big bands, celebrate Keith Jarrett's 80th birthday, and head to space with Jane Ira BloomManx Radio

At the start of April, the plans of former TT winner and regular competitor James Hillier were thrown into uncertainty. Since then, Hillier has secured a Supersport ride with Bournemouth Kawasaki once again for TT 2025 but mystery remained around if he would be able to return to the big bike classes this year. Well... now we have an answer to that …

You and your pharmacist with Nick Kaye, Chairman of the National Pharmacy Association on medicinal cannabis, weight loss jabs, finishing the course of medication, hay fever, the minor ailments scheme & more. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Friday 16th May 2025Manx Radio

The headteachers union has demanded an urgent meeting with the education department, describing the relationship between schools and civil servants as 'toxic and broken'. The health minister hasn’t ruled out changing who would be eligible for an NHS dentist on the Island to reduce waiting lists. The Isle of Man athletics squad are quietly confident…

As we celebrate the 80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe on 8 May 1945 - we hear from children at Laxey and The Dhoon Schools, and students from Castle Rushen High School and Ramsey Grammar School who have all been researching past generations of their families who were involved in the 2nd World War. What's their reaction to the stories they've di…

With the summer months beginning to roll in, now is the time of year that sees cricket on the Isle of Man start to flourish. With the local league season now underway, there was also a chance for the potential next generation of players to get a flavour of the sport during the recent 2025 Manx Youth Games. And that raised an important question abou…

6254 people waiting for a dentist, cash crop wood at Ramsey, 'private van' insurance, free public transport, Family Library closing & the future for FOI requests. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Thursday 15th May 2025Manx Radio

The Drumhead Service held in the Villa Marina Royal Hall as part of the Island's commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of VE Day - Victory in Europe. Before the Drumhead Service there was a Commemorative Concert, which is available as a podcast in this Island Life Series.Manx Radio

The complete concert to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day - held in the Villa Marina on 8 May 2025. The concert was followed by a Drumhead Service which is available as a separate podcast.Manx Radio

A round-up of the day's main news including a drive through of the incoming changes to the Manx Highway Code.Manx Radio

Horse trams back on Mondays, the dredger's functionality, cost of southern windfarm, how we treat our cruise visitors, COVID pasta & big bangs explained. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Wednesday 14th May 2025Manx Radio

A round up of the day's main news and an update on the strange noises people have been hearing around the Island.Manx Radio

To mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, Christy Dehaven takes a trip into the Manx Radio archives to bring you extracts from a programme first broadcast in 1995, presented by the late Roger Watterson, to mark the 50th anniversary in 1995. There's also another chance to hear some Ramsey residents sharing their memorable and very poignant memories of…

Meet Manx Care's new Matrons with Sheila Lloyd, Kathy Quine and Jo Standish taking questions on midwifery, cancer pathways, cooperation with Liverpool hospitals, Emergency Department, training Manx nurses & more. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Tuesday 13th May 2025Manx Radio

A round up of the main news of the day - and have you heard the big bangs?Manx Radio

UK GPs on the phone, 140mph McLaren on our roads, exporting our trees, large vehicle parking tensions and infringements, Chief Constable on TT road safety & the cost of our onshore windfarm. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Monday 12th May 2025Manx Radio

Results, reaction and analysis to the latest football action on the Isle of Man and further afield PLUS, we get some insight into the Isle of Man athletics team heading to the 2025 Island Games and what the local athletics calendar has in store over the coming weeks Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham and Dave Griffiths…

In tonight's programme: The Junior Cup final headlines this weekend's Isle of Man football fixtures We get some insight into the Isle of Man athletics team heading to this summer's Island Games The Manx men's hockey squad is getting ready for the 2025 County Championships this weekend And hundreds of youngsters are expected to take part in the 2025…

A round of what's been happening news wise around the Island today with Beth Espey.Manx Radio

A shortage of volunteers, South Barrule Plantation maintenance, the future for Douglas Promenade, Manx Youth Games this weekend & VE Day military discount at Tesco. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Friday 9th May 2025Manx Radio

As the Island marks VE Day 80 years on - we hear from those who have memories of the day itself. Also, tonight we hear a tribute to the Manx veteran Chris Garret who died after an incident in Ukraine this week And with just 18 days until TT gets underway, police are warning residents and visitors not to drink or drug drive.…

Congratulations Councillor Devon Watson, the truth about Manx water meters, Adam's big vision for Douglas, Ørsted's plans for offshore wind here & the future for nationalist politics. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Thursday 8th May 2025Manx Radio

As the 80th anniversary of VE Day takes place, we hear how bell ringers on the Island will be taking place in a celebratory ring across the British Isles, a new exhibition of the work of Island-born wartime photographer Leonard McCombe and we hear this year's Cleveland Medal winner, Ruth Tickle.Manx Radio

It's your daily news round up with Beth Espey.Manx Radio

Energy efficiency grants for your home with DEFA Minister Clare Barber MHK, Treasury Minister Alex Allinson MHK and Energy Efficiency team member Angie Lund. What help do you need and what can you get? It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Wednesday 7th May 2025Manx Radio

This week marks Deaf Awareness Week. According to the Manx Deaf Society, one in six people are experiencing signs of hearing loss. Earlier this year the organisation held a Hearing Off Awareness On event to show hearing people what’s it like for those with difficulties to get around to the high street. Channelle Sukhoo was there.…

All the news from today in under 30 minutes with Beth EspeyManx Radio

Sprucing up Douglas, road safety education, the price of sustainable energy, GP availability and remote consultations, paddleboard with care & the Victor Spinetti question. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Tuesday 6th May 2025Manx Radio

Musically there's a celebration of Boaldyn, the Maytide. William Gell's poem, Mannin Veg Veen, brings a focus on Maughold man, Sir Mark Cubbon, and his connection with Mysore in India. The Manx thread brings a translation into Manx of part of a fairy tale from the Brothers Grimm.Manx Radio

In Tynwald last week Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouse had two motions on the Order Paper. The first related to DoI’s refusal to allow the outgoing airport director to attend a hearing of the Economic Review Committee and the second related to a report by the Select Committee on the Regulation of the Steam Packet Company. The Steam P…

On Thursday 8th May the Isle of Man will remember the sacrifices made during the second world war with a commemorative concert for the 80th Anniversary of VE Day. 80 years after the day the allied forces celebrated victory in Europe a concert reflective of the music of the time will be held at the Villa Marina in Douglas followed by a drumhead serv…

Results, reaction and analysis to the sporting action across the Isle of Man this weekend Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham and Dave ChristianManx Radio

In tonight's programme: Three cup competitions including the semi-finals of the Hospital Cup are the main attraction in this weekend's football ties in the last few weeks of the season The grand finale to the current Manx rugby campaign awaits tomorrow with the Manx Cup finals day at Ballafletcher And one of the Isle of Man's national hockey sides …

We have reaction from the head of the Manx Development Corporation as the ribbon is cut on the former nurses’ home in Douglas. Manx Care is hoping to reinstate face-to-face sessions with new parents from the autumn. Plus, more details from the infrastructure minister on changes at the airport. All of that and much more on Manx Radio Update for Frid…

Former Chief Minister now recently elected Castletown Commissioner Tony Brown OBE takes calls and questions on the Square, retail sector's future, heritage closures, the Peggy, the threat to local authorities and more. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Friday 2nd MayManx Radio

After being illegally imported to the Isle of Man last year, an American XL Bully-type dog has been put to sleep. There are big changes over at the airport! And we hear why a bus stop is causing difficulties for a resident in Jurby. All of that and much more on Manx Radio's Update for 1 May 2025 with Lewis Foster.…

Mobility scooter bus trial latest, how and when to use Manx Care services, Pulrose cooling tower, maintenance of service lanes, our alcoholic bank notes & Higgledy Piggledy Port Jack bus shelter. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Thursday 1st May 2025Manx Radio

H gets the naked truth about a forthcoming production of Calendar Girls the musical, hears about this weekend's Great Laxey Great Brass Band Festival and also more about Sunday's celebration of the coming of May - Oie VoaldynManx Radio

The Island’s power network is resilient, says Manx Utilities as major outages in Spain and Portugal are linked to a European grid fault. A campaign group is calling for wind farm plans to be halted, warning the project could harm a key bird conservation area. And what does the future hold for Manx Loaghtan sheep? All of that and much more on Manx R…

Our resilient electricity network, Liverpool Memorandum of Understanding, GP appointments and empty surgeries, letters taking longer to arrive & losing our Manxness. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Wednesday 30th April 2025Manx Radio

Join H as he looks back at a selection of Manx Radio's vast and varied output over the last couple of weeks! There's more than you think!Manx Radio

‘External validators’ have critiqued the Island’s school system… we hear more about the first of three annual reviews. The chief minister insists there are no plans to merge any of the Island's public services with Liverpool. All that and more on Update with Lewis Foster for Tuesday, 29 April.Manx Radio

Booking a GP appointment, incorrect ANPR letter, resilience of our electrical supply, 'Save The No. 28 Bus', facial recognition software at our ports, jury service age increased & the tale of the Threshold bus shelter. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Tuesday 29th April 2025Manx Radio

A veteran political commentator says the Isle of Man government is becoming too powerful - and lacks a clear mandate from the public. The Manx Loaghtan’s been added to a priority watchlist, with a charity calling for greater support for farmers who breed the native livestock. The Isle of Man men’s national football team have secured their first win…