There's a spike in the number of Covid patients being admitted to Nobles Hospital - All the Island's pharmacies will be allowed to dispense medicinal cannabis 'imminently' - Changes have been made to the offences people could face under proposed Assisted Dying laws - and Manx tennis player Billy Harris is into the last four at Eastbourne as he prep…

In this week's edition, H catches up with comedian Zeki Jeffreys and he also looks ahead to what's happening at Kensington Arts this summer.Av Manx Radio

From the courts in Douglas and Castletown to preparing for a debut at a Grand Slam event in the world of tennis In this extended interview we hear from Isle of Man pro competitor Billy Harris about his upcoming maiden appearance at Wimbledon and discuss his recent rise in form on the international stage…

We've been introduced to the Cregeen family in the first of Dorothy Manley's collection, 'Fairy's Ground : Homely Tales', told by her narrator, a young man training to be a teacher. The second tale concentrated on Joshua Cregeen, and in the third we become better acquainted with his brothers, Jonah and Benjamin. The figure of Matthew Cregeen, bette…

Garff MHK Daphne Caine has certainly not been short of challenges since she took up the reins at the Department of Education. Do you save £7m a year by closing primary schools and other ‘efficiencies’ or acknowledge that the backlash from those affected will be to big a political price to pay for a government which struggles to find popularity? As …

The Isle of Man Church Music Association seems to have been founded in 1897 and over the years has had some celebrated leaders, including Miss M L Wood, founder of our beloved Manx Music Festival. In recent years, the Association's influence has waned - but all that is set to change as leadership has recently been picked up by Dr Peter Litman, Gare…

H and Chris are here with the latest edition of Jumpin' In.Av Manx Radio

Hannah Lindqvist Kinrade recently visited the Isle of Man for the first time to trace her family roots and to record an EP of music inspired the dark tales she'd been told of her ancestory here. With familial links to murderers, absconders and even literary master Hall Caine, it's no surprise perhaps that her EP is to be called 'Murders and Melanch…

If we had a house for every report, review, investigation, and new policy and recommendation then we probably wouldn’t have a housing crisis. So why does Rob Callister want to set up another committee investigation on housing? Should public sector housing be more accessible for people on low incomes and if so how do we pay for the new houses requir…

- Plans for over 100 new apartments in Douglas have been 'welcomed' by the Department for Enterprise - Manx Care says there's no evidence of a growing problem with needles being left in public places on the Island - and we find out on a drop-in event tonight focusing on sustainabilityAv Manx Radio

Wannenbergh on Windfarm costs Manx Telecom Fibre planning failure report 800 Aussies to travel to TT25Av Manx Radio

Ronaldsway bottom of the class, British Irish Council here today, Food and Drink Festival cancellation, six more drug suppliers gaoled & tennis tournament in Castletown. It’s Update with Andy Wint #iom #news #manxradioAv Manx Radio

In tonight's programme - One of the Island's major mass participation challenges - The Parish Walk - is back this weekend for 2024, we preview this year's occasion with the Race Director A former Manx resident and his teammate have eyes on the prize as they aim to maintain their Sidecar World Championship lead this weekend Following a revamp to get…

Pay for the healthcare you want, sewage in Laxey Bay is "disrespectful", the Cooils of Ballagawne Farm win conservation award, win Operation Nightjar nabs nine, & Parish Walk painkiller advice. It’s Update with Andy Wint #iom #news #manxradioAv Manx Radio

"Schools too valuable to close", Bus Vannin carried 225k in TT, electric pet collar debate, Leg Co election change recommended & Captain Carter on his MBE. It’s Update with Andy Wint #iom #news #manxradioAv Manx Radio

In this week's edition, H finds out more about an exhibition at the Manx Museum, featuring the work of renowned photographer Martin Parr. And there's not long left to see an exhibition in the north of the Island detailing the ups and downs of Jurby.Av Manx Radio

Liverpool Ferry Terminal "open this month", gas price should go down, 31 new home in Andreas, Edge would have closed schools & police warn about Happy Valley incidents. It’s Update with Andy Wint #iom #news #manxradioAv Manx Radio

Eight primary schools won't be closing, Ramsey boundary extension rejected, Dot Tilbury on Sir Mark Cavendish & Cervical Cancer Awareness Week. It’s Update with Andy Wint #iom #news #manxradioAv Manx Radio

On today's programme, three people share poignant stories about their late Father - and Pioneer Minister Rev'd Alex Brown, who lives and ministers in Douglas, explores what it means to be fully human. And there's music too - and our regular Notice Board. Items for inclusion on the notice board can be emailed to judithley@manxradio.com…

Dorothy Manley has made the narrator of her collection, 'Fairy's Ground : Homely Tales', a young man. In the first story, 'The Chimney-Sweep', he was a young lad. The second story, 'The Farmer', has taken us forward by seven years, and the narrator is training to be a teacher - which he has become by the time of the third story, 'The Lawyer'. Profe…

You could be forgiven for thinking that the House of Keys is about to make an historic decision to introduce assisted dying, but is that really the case? Also as we approach the end of the third year of the current House of Keys, June Tynwald will be asked to consider three motions on housing but will any of these make any meaningful impact on the …

The cats in the hats with all the best in modern and contemporary sounds in jazz from J to Z . .Av Manx Radio

Towards the end of this month, the Isle of Man will be represented at one of the world's most famous music festivals. Mae Challis has been invited to perform a two-hour set each day of Glastonbury at 'The Tap House'. Worthy Farm in Somerset is home to some of the most iconic music acts, with some independent artists being scouted by major record la…

Future of Corrin Memorial Home, £4m extra for CAMHS, electrifying the crematorium, expect increase in illness, Braddan Roundhouse latest & TT 2025 schedule announced. It’s Update with Andy Wint #iom #news #manxradioAv Manx Radio

On tonight's programme - We take a look at some of the recent highlights and look ahead to what's to come in the Isle of Man's athletics scene TT 2024 may be over... but the two-wheeled racing action is continuing in Jurby this weekend Ahead of one of the main event's on the Manx triathlon calendar, we hear about how the sport has been developing i…

Douglas dilapidated properties will now pay rates, Steam Packet respond to freight costs, TT team boss in court, finance sector combatting terrorist financing, triathletes wanted & 'Poor Little Jurby'. It’s Update with Andy Wint #iom #news #manxradioAv Manx Radio

Crogga Gas Field latest, Bishop's vote could go, Registrar General on Adverse Possession, Assisted Dying legislation & farming struggles continue. It’s Update with Andy Wint #iom #news #manxradioAv Manx Radio

H chats to members of the cast of "The Girl on the Train" and we hear from singer/songwriter Annabelle Lauren about her latest single and making waves in Brighton!Av Manx Radio

Empty properties strategy, meat plant latest, LegCo on Bishop's vote, unions say 2% 'unacceptable', Eddie Lowey's funeral & Dave Molyneux's retirement. It’s Update with Andy Wint #iom #news #manxradioAv Manx Radio

Meat delay was foreseen, fortnightly bins working, crackdown on harbour pollution, Carers Week highlights challenges & TT's Dean Harrison sorry for speeding. It’s Update with Andy Wint #iom #news #manxradioAv Manx Radio

The Manx Development Corporation has its supporters and critics but what is it for and how was it formed? It aims to be a catalyst for the positive transformation of the Island’s urban landscape for the benefit of all Manx Citizens and has a vision to create an urban landscape which will be perceived as vibrant, safe, of high design quality and env…

Dorothy Manley's collection, 'Fairy's Ground : Homely Tales', contains five stories involving a character called Fairy Cregeen. In the second tale, Joshua 'Joss' Cregeen is working for a farmer called Charley Willie, where Charlie's daughter, Alice, takes on a lot of the work. As we move on through Bram Stoker's story, 'Dracula', Professor Van Hels…

Rev'd Susan McIver is the Safeguarding Officer in the Nottingham and Derby District of the Methodist Church. She visited the Island recently, to lead a study day - open to members of churches of all denominations - on SILENCE in the context of safeguarding ..... when it's necessary and helpful, and when it's recognised as a tool, used to manipulate…

The Manx Labour Party held it’s AGM a few weeks ago so a good excuse to find out what it’s all about. Do we still need a Labour movement in the Isle of Man or has it’s time past? The Labour Party was formed in 1918 to fight against the social injustice of the time and over the century that followed it achieved much of it’s initial objectives, so wh…

It's a Brussels Jazz Weekend Special with music from the Brussels Jazz Orchestra, the Don Marsh Five, Trio Macondo and more. Mon Dieu!Av Manx Radio

D Day 80 Commemorations tonight, record travellers on Steam Packet, £700 fine for encroachment, today's TT action & cruise ship passenger's heart attach. It’s Update with Andy Wint #iom #news #manxradioAv Manx Radio

GOAT Michael Dunlop, ambulances answering 45 calls a day, FOI could extend to Steam Packet and others, £18.3m for 3,000 operations & they're still ignoring road closures. It’s Update with Andy Wint #iom #news #manxradioAv Manx Radio

H catches up with TT artist Rachel Clegg and hears about a forthcoming production of Noel Coward's "Private Lives"Av Manx Radio

Enterprise Dept. rebutts 'inaccurate figures', famous leathers' thief sought, Manx Care delivers 3000 operations, the latest from Onchan Commissioners & dealing with vulnerable prisoners. It’s Update with Andy Wint #iom #news #manxradioAv Manx Radio

Too many lawbreakers, Nobles better than UK, earnings up last year, your view on North and West Plan & charity funding wanted for emergency helicopter. It’s Update with Andy Wint #iom #news #manxradioAv Manx Radio

Long serving political figure Eddie Lowey passed away recently and on Agenda long term friend and occasional political ally Peter Karran pays tribute to a towering Manx statesman. Mr Lowey was first elected to the House of Keys in the old Rushen constituency. He went on to serve in many position in both government and Tynwald stepping down from Leg…

Dorothy Manley's story, 'The Chimney Sweep', is the first in her collection called 'Fairy's Ground : Homely Tales and Poems'. In the 'Homely Tales' she creates a male narrator who brings the first tale to an end and embarks on a second, entitled 'The Farmer'. Jonathan Harker's journal is describing how he is pleased that his wife, Mina, is sleeping…

May Tynwald was a relatively brief an uncontroversial affair but even with a light Order Paper there were still a few items of interest. Some members expressing righteous indignation over Tynwald’s unwillingness to suspend its standing orders while others dismissing this as a storm in a tea cup. And what’s really happening in Peel with apparent con…

Thursday 6 June, 2024 is the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings - lone pipers throughout the British Isles have been taking turns to each play a poignant piece of music at various locations at 8am each morning. By the time we reach the anniversary on 6 June, the piece will have been played on 80 consecutive mornings, at 80 different locations -…

The boys rev up for a speed-based jazzy TT special!Av Manx Radio

Ronaldsway restrictions rescinded, tribunal proceedings could be cheaper, Brad Pitt / Channing Tatum latest, accommodation woes & Ramsey Sprintfest this weekend. It’s Update with Andy Wint #iom #news #manxradioAv Manx Radio

No TT practice tonight, Ramsey MIU fully staffed, 88% silver treasure, driver on closed roads, Tom Birchall on retirement & Brummie TT wedding bells. It’s Update with Andy Wint #iom #news #manxradioAv Manx Radio

TT thieves about, Govt keen on Lord St development, Chief Constable wants more funds, visitors reminded on travel insurance & Douglas War Memorial centenary. It’s Update with Andy Wint #iom #news #manxradioAv Manx Radio

It's two Doctors for the price of one as H looks ahead to Yn Chrunniaght 2024 with Dr Chloe Woolley and a wonderful evening of words and poetry at the Aviation and Military Museum given by Dr Stacey AstillAv Manx Radio