The debate that preceded the vote of no confidence into the Chief Minister raised a number of interesting points about the importance of the role. Some MHKs suggested that the policies of government would not change regardless of the person leading the Council of Ministers. Others felt that a change of Chief Minister was needed but seemed somewhat …

Why is exploitation something we need to be thinking about on the Isle of Man? Is Government too soft? And what next for Cav? All that and much more in today's Update with Beth Espey.Av Manx Radio

Cannabis facility gets go ahead, exploitation of young and vulnerable individuals, assisted dying & former Chief Minister Donald Gelling on life before politics. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioAv Manx Radio

Politics during the years following the death of Godred Crovan in 1097 were only too literally cut-throat, as various rivals fought savagely for the throne of the Kingdom of Man and the Isles. We follow the Chronicles of the Kings of Man and the Isles for 90 years from the death of Godred Crovan to the death of Godred Olafson on 10th November 1187.…

The Assisted Dying Bill 2023 is being progressed now through the Legislative Council and at the Principles Stage of the Bill there was a successful call for further evidence to be taken. The vote in LegCo was seven in favour of the Bill with just one against. We’ve heard a lot over the past year or so about the case in favour and against the princi…

In a special programme for Remembrance Sunday, John Moss reflects on the freedom we have today, because of war and conflict down the years.Av Manx Radio

True stories (including some Manx ones!) together with thoughts and music for this time of Remembrance, recalling the sacrifices and the suffering in the two World Wars.Av Manx Radio

The round-up of the latest football, rugby and hockey results from across the Isle of Man and further afield Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Paul Jones, Dave Christian and Ben CunninghamAv Manx Radio

Internationally renowned trad musicians Elizabeth Davidson Blythe and Daniel Quayle are one part Bostonian, one part Onchan-ian (!?), but they are both absolutely rooted in our music and culture. In fact, Elizabeth's discovery and then passion for everything Manx just a few years ago, came at a time when her musical career was about to come to a st…

We hear about Labyrinth Theatre Group's latest production at the HOM, how the Service Players are brining "Clue" to the Gaiety stage, another Drag Brunch in Douglas and a chance encounter with fund-raising author Billy BoothAv Manx Radio

The Jazz hamsters with their selection of the best in modern jazz from the likes of Joachim Kuhn, John Beasley and Alexi TuomarilaAv Manx Radio

Fynoderee Distillery have just released their most special product to date: Refuge Manx Rum. A real labour of love, the spirit took a year to mature, left out on the Tower of Refuge to take in all the elemental flavours. With a very limited number of bottles now on sale, 20% of every single sale goes to the RNLI, to mark the Manx born organisation'…

You might remember Pippa Lovell as being the award winning Chef behind foraging restaurant Versa in Port Erin, well, she moved back to the UK earlier this year (not forever though) and will be appearing on BBC 1 TONIGHT at 9pm, in the current series of Masterchef the Professionals. Christy caught up with her this morning to try find out a bit about…

Two former Castletown MHKs are calling a public meeting following the decision by Castletown Commissioners to permanently pedestrianise Market Square. Richard Ronan and Tony Brown say they have tried to meet with the local authority to find out why they're making the move - they believe there are 'no justifications' for it. The meeting, which the c…

Exploitation is 'absolutely a live issue on the Island' and people 'need to be very focussed on picking up the signs'. That's the message from the Independent Chair of the Island's Safeguarding Board, Lesley Walker, as the Island marks its second annual Safeguarding Week. In this first special Newscast, Siobhán Fletcher finds out more about what th…

Rish tammylt va ny noteyn shoh liauyr dy liooar er yn oyr dy row transcript jannoo seose ayrn jeu, agh t'eh er jeet magh dy vel shen ro liauyr, myr shoh cha nel shoh agh dy insh diu dy vel shin clashtyn:- cooinaghtyn jeh laa dy row ayns Nerin ass y chlaare, 'Shiaght Laa'; cooishyn Daniel Quayle (agh gyn kiaull) choud's t'eh chebbal 'Kiaull as Coois…

Music for those who love a tune and the smell of shellac . . . H with his Friday selection including Lew Stone, Una Mae Carlisle, Mavis Rivers and Ken Snakehips Johnson.Av Radio Manx Ltd

In tonight's programme: In football we get the latest on the turbulence surrounding Michael United FC as well as look to this weekend's latest fixtures FC Isle of Man will be looking to end their curse against Squires Gate when they travel to Blackpool in the NWCFL Premier Division on Saturday Douglas are hunting a third straight home win in Region…

Will rising university fees push more Manx students to study on-Island? Crimestoppers Isle of Man says breaking the stigma around ‘snitching’ is to key to getting young people to report crime. And we hear why one woman living in the US is considering a move to the Island. All that and more – plus business, weather and sport – and what to watch out …

Douglas Central MHK Chris Thomas discusses what led to his dismissal as political member from the Department of Health and Social Care.Av Radio Manx Ltd

Lord Street flats demolition methods, no questions at net zero event, Reayrt-Ny-Baie and the move to Summerhill View, wind turbine opinion, Conor Cummins new racing deal & 1980s archive audio of Mike Goldie and Charlie Webster. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioAv Manx Radio

The Isle of Man is 'quite lot behind' when it comes to its green policies, according to a clean tech advocate. Imogen Bhogal - who also presents the Fully Charged Show and Everything Electric Show - has been hosting an event on the Island to find out where we're up to with our net zero targets. Government has set itself the challenge of reaching it…

A woman contemplating a move to the Isle of Man says it 'opens people's eyes to the possibility of what could be'. Alex Esarey reached out to the Manx community on Facebook this week for advice following recent developments in the states. Siobhán Fletcher has been speaking to her.Av Radio Manx Ltd

Fiona McArdle introduces a programme in which we hear from yn Greinneyder, Culture Vannin's Manx Language Development Officer, Ruth Keggin Gell, about the Cooish Manx Language Festival 2024, which is running from Wednesday 6th to Sunday 10th November, and includes a concert with Scottish Gaidhlig singer, Joy Dunlop, accompanied by Ron Jappy. Joy wi…

Manx Care warns some patients will face increased waiting times this winter. Douglas Central MHK Chris Thomas has accused the chief minister of being a 'prisoner inside his own Council of Ministers' following his dismissal from his political role within the Department of Health and Social Care. Can the cultivation of medicinal cannabis be balanced …

Lord Street flats to be sold, taking stones from the beaches, our Net Zero future, Ramsey's brownfield sites & abandoned at six days old in 1946, naked in brown paper. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioAv Manx Radio

Chris Thomas MHK has been removed from his position in the Department of Health and Social care. We'll have the latest. - The redevelopment of Ramsey is back on the agenda in the House of Keys - Plus the Civil Aviation Authority's issued figures for flights departing the Island in AugustAv Manx Radio

10 year old Aastha Vakil is a rising star in inspirational music who shares her time between Mumbai, London and the Isle of Man. She has just released a new song and video, which was filmed at Ballakermeen High School with children from Rachel Wild's Performance Studio, titled "Believe in Yourself." The project aims to promote children's mental hea…

Ramsey's 15 brownfield opportunities, the latest on John, Isle Pay It Forward scheme, taking stones from the beach, keeping cash and MiCard & Onchan election next week. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioAv Manx Radio

It's hoped a new extension to foster carer recruitment will encourage people to get involved who want to foster, but who may not have the time or ability to do so 24/7. Siobhán Fletcher speaks to Fostering and Adoption Group Manager Ed Coates about 'short break' fostering.Av Radio Manx Ltd

There have been calls for more support for those with autism on the Isle of Man. One resident, who had his own autism support replaced with mental health support, believes he has been let down. He told Manx Radio the one-hour-a-week support that he received kept him out of Manannan Court in the past - which is much cheaper to provide…

JB is here with his collection of folky fireworks and the question - who came home on 5th November? No prizes other than the pride of getting it right! Email folkshow@manxradio.comAv Radio Manx Ltd

The gruesome twosome of rural pastures return with a new series and start with the award of the bronze chough and tips on how to keep your animals safe and sound this bonfire nightAv Manx Radio

Armed police on the streets of Douglas. We'll have the latest. The Public Services Commission defends the body's potential legal breach Plus a look ahead to bonfire night with advice for pet owners ahead of tonight's events.Av Manx Radio

Match highlights from the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and Abbey Hey at The Bowl in Douglas. Chasing a fourth straight victory to stay in promotion play-off contention, the Manx hosts prepared to face an Abbey Hey side who'd also started to hit a good run of results Match commentary from Rob Pritchard and Darren Timson…

Solution to homelessness on IOM, security at our sea port, DAB radio, road tax option for electric bikes, Draytek router critical issues & looking for information on presenter James Drake. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioAv Manx Radio

We’ve had some high octane politics over the past few weeks so Agenda takes a look at some of the less headline grabbing, calmer issues going through Keys and LegCo. Bill Henderson tells us about the Public Sector Payments Bill which “tidies up” some outdates legislation particularly relating to members expenses and Alex Allinson reveals what’s beh…

Manx Care is being urged to protect frontline services from further cuts. It's hoped proposed new laws will limit the amount of times fire officers are called out by mistake. And why doesn't the education minister believe school league tables would be helpful in the Isle of Man? All that and more – plus business, weather and sport – and what to wat…

Education, Sport & Culture Department take calls and questions on schools, pools and league tables with Minister Daphne Caine MHK and members Sara Maltby MHK and Paul Craine MLC. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioAv Manx Radio

The Radio Doctor talks about issues relating to suicide and how help is always available for those who feel they can see no way forward in their livesAv Manx Radio

We hear from yn Greinneyder, Culture Vannin's Manx Language Development Officer, Ruth Keggin Gell, about the events which go to make up the Cooish Manx Language Festival, being held from Wednesday 6th to Sunday 10th November. Professor Van Helsing has left Mina Harker protected in a Holy circle whilst he goes alone to undertake the task of destroyi…

Shoh diu y podcast, Abbyr Shen Reesht, lesh meeryn 'sy Ghaelg ass kuse dy chlaareyn Radio Vannin er yn chiaghtin shoh chaie. Ta shin goaill toshiaght lesh 'Shiaght Laa', as she Fiona McArdle va chebbal y chlaare shen. SHIAGHT LAA Fiona McArdle as 'Shiaght Laa', vees ry chlashtyn fastyr Jerdein ec 5.30pm. Ta 'Kiaull as Cooish' ny claare vees goll er…

Why do we have a Chief Minister? Is it to provide leadership to the government or political direction perhaps? Is the role all about consensus building in Tynwald? Perhaps it’s all of these things and more? Certainly the debate which preceded the Keys “no confidence vote” this week covered all of these possibilities and more. There was some quite p…

Rev'd Simon Sutcliffe is a Methodist Minister, and the Free Church Chaplain at Keele University. He's also passionate about the environment, and today - through some remarkable facts about our world - he asks us to think again about what God might be saying to us with, and through, creation. Baffled by Buildings is a new event organised by Louise W…

Results, reaction and analysis to the latest weekend football, rugby and hockey action across the Isle of Man Simon Quine is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Rob Pritchard.Av Manx Radio

In tonight's programme: Two Railway Cup hopefuls collide in the premier league and the Division 2 frontrunners are on the road in Manx football We'll also be hearing from the boss of one of the top-flight's new boys and how they're adjusting to life in the premier league After a successful fortnight on the road, FC Isle of Man return to home soil t…

The Treasury Minister admits the two percent increase in the higher rate of income tax probably won't be removed in the next Budget. A report finds the Isle of Man is safer than the UK, but there are concerns over the impact of alcohol and drugs on public safety. We have an update from Braddan Commissioners on The Roundhouse access road. And FC Isl…

Under 16s free on Steam Packet, paper recycling is now burning, Crogga gets another seven weeks, private medical cover here & Margaret Curphey Memorial Concert tonight. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioAv Manx Radio

As soon as the sun goes down, we start a new 24 hour cycle consisting of the eve, followed by the day itself. Sundown on 31st October brings the Manx tradition of Hop tu Naa, with its surprising variation of associated songs, some of which we hear, whilst Culture Vannin's Online and Educational Resources Officer, James Franklin, tells us more about…

Treasury Minister Dr Alex Allinson says efforts are underway to support young people suffering from long-term mental problems to get back into the workplace. Paper recycling at bring banks is being stopped from next week – we hear why. And we hear from a young man who’s returned home – three years after a road traffic collision left him with seriou…