On first glance June Tynwald’s Order Paper looked to offer little opportunity for political excitement. As it turned out there was plenty to exercise our MHKs, increasingly mindful of the 2026 general election. There were questions about the quality of child care and protection, was political messaging around the TT adequate, should we consider whe…

The cats in the hats have great music from the likes of Eric Dolphy and Vincent Meissner plus pay tribute to jazz greats Al Foster, Louis Moholo Moholo and Brian KellockAv Manx Radio

In tonight's programme: The 2025 Parish Walk is upon us, we hear from the Race Director ahead of this year's event getting underway tomorrow morning The Isle of Man will play host to an international tennis tournament from Sunday for five days of competition in Douglas One of the biggest events on the Isle of Man golf's calendar is here with qualif…

Gas tariffs are set to rise from 1 July. Campaigners want parents to delay giving their children smartphones. We have the latest from the first 20mph drop-in session. And reaction as UK MPs vote in favour of assisted dying for England and Wales. All that and more on Update for Friday, 20 June with Lewis Foster.…

Meet the 20mph Minister today, decrepit camper vans, the Bee Gees' baby, 20mph implications for bus timetables, proposed camper park & gas price on the way up. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Friday 20th June 2025Av Manx Radio

She's back - Siobhán Fletcher marks Pride month 2025 with a special documentary episode of Island Life. Back in 2023, we heard from the likes of Alan Shea and Hazel Hannan in our series 'A Brief History of Pride'. Now, a short verbatim documentary exploring the history of the Isle of Man leading up to the decriminalisation of homosexuality in 1992 …

H talks to recently retired Arts Development Manager at the Arts Council Jane Corkill, hears from current Bard Jordanne Kennaugh as she heads towards the end of her tenure in the role and an early preview of this year's Yn ChrunniaghtAv Manx Radio

In last week’s sitting of the House of Keys Lawrie Hooper asked the Enterprise Minister Tim Johnston “Whether the Minimum Wage will be increased to £13.05 by 1st October 2025 to reach equivalence with the minimum salary threshold for Worker Migrant visas at that date? In an interesting exchange it emerged that government’s position appears to be th…

A translation into Manx of stories from the Brothers Grimm is interwoven with more from the 1906 poem by William Gell, Mannin Veg Veen, the dear little Isle of Man. In between is music from the six Celtic nations : Brittany, Cornwall, Ireland, the Isle of Man, Scotland and Wales.Av Manx Radio

One of the Island's busiest and most popular musicians, singer songwriter and Beatles fanatic Ian Thompson, talks us through his new releases, plays live in the studio and reflects on the importance of Brian Wilson with Christy.Av Manx Radio

One of the Isle of Man's major mass participation events is upon us once again with the 2025 Parish Walk taking place this coming weekend on 21st and 22nd June. The annual occasion sees hundreds of people from all walks of life take on all or part of a grueling yet visually stunning 85-mile route around this Island. Along with being a special day f…

A round up of the main news - and we learn an interesting fact about Sports Editor Rob Pritchard.Av Manx Radio

Manx Care's £15m overspend, 14 storeys for bus station, weed trees overpowering limes, 20mph and road safety, Ramsey's dog poo warden & Dusty the cat's been found in Cornwall. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Thursday 19th June 2025Av Manx Radio

All the news of the day in under 30 minutes with Beth Espey.Av Manx Radio

The DOI Minister and Onchan Commissioners, Head Teachers' 'broken relationship', tourism levy, living wage for migrants, Lord street development, cost of 20mph regime & our future electricity supply resilience. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Wednesday 18th June 2025Av Manx Radio

Here's Tuesday main news wrapped up in a half hour bundle for you - including the very latest on the Family Library after it was debated in Tynwald.Av Manx Radio

Ballooning bureaucracy, use of camera phones in clinical settings, attendance and behaviour in school, 'The Gold' TV show, Peel and Garff sewage, 20mph limit, & Wilf's lifeboat. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Tuesday 17th June 2025Av Manx Radio

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

Shoplifting puts beef in locked boxes, DOI seeks new Deputy, health levy consultation, the Tynwald Day shift, pensioners' minimum wage & the search for Elvis the dog and Dusty the cat. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Monday 16th June 2025Av Manx Radio

After a decade away from home, Palestinian journalist and film-maker, Yousef Alhelou travelled back to Gaza to reconnect with the people and places of his childhood. His intention was to make a documentary film, which would reveal the hidden beauties, joys, and treasures of Gaza. The footage taken during his two months trip would become some of the…

In tonight's programme: As the 2025 Island Games edge closer, the Isle of Man women's national football return to action on home soil this weekend Having made Manx sporting history in boxing, we catch up with the Island fighter who's recently become a WBC champion We take a look into what's been happening and what's in store in the ever-busy world …

All the latest news from the Isle of Man with Beth Espey.Av Manx Radio

Douglas Central MHK Chris Thomas takes calls and questions on the proposed 20 mph limit, Crogga gas field, the old Nurses Home development, electoral reform, government strategy, the taxi trade, his own political career & more It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Friday 13th June 2025Av Manx Radio

H explores the fascinating "Hear Us" project, its links with author Malcolm Lowry, and the sounds under the sea . .Av Manx Radio

A round-up of today's top stories with Beth EspeyAv Manx Radio

Douglas Promenade glass panels replace storm boards, disappearing shipping companies, lack of Steam Packet sailings to Ireland, government's increased salary bill & catching and eating Spur Dog. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Thursday 12th June 2025Av Manx Radio

It's the first time in 100 years that a sitting president came over to the Island to meet with volunteers. Rotary provides service and goodwill to create lasting change with three branches locally of Douglas, Onchan and Rushen & Western Mann. President Stephanie Urchick has described this visit as 'a special one'…

The search begins for a new bard - H talks to two former holders of the role, a musical Spelling Bee comes to Ballakermeen Studio Theatre and classical guitar at the next concert in the Ramsey Music Society's Summer SeriesAv Manx Radio

Failings in adult learning disability care on the Isle of Man are “shocking and stark”, according to a Manx charity. The education minister has had a change of heart over disclosing the cost of the Etio report. The chair of Port Erin Commissioners says joining the board is 'worthwhile' as the local authority looks to fill a vacant seat. All of that…

Victoria Street's taxi rank and Loading Bay, the future for our assisted Dying legislation, Emergency Department X-Ray protocol & local authority election nominations open today. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Wednesday 11th June 2025Av Manx Radio

The home affairs minister responds to concerns over a controversial pre-TT safety video. Questions are asked about Manx Care's position on assisted dying. And plans for a new visitor and staff centre at the Laxey Wheel have been approved despite a number of objections. All of that and much more on Update for Tuesday, 10 June with Lewis Foster.…

Explores the legacy of Beryl Swain, the first woman to race in the TT, and a local band’s musical tribute raising funds for the Island’s hyperbaric chamber.Av Manx Radio

Manx Care's new Medical Director Dr. Chris Stockport takes calls and questions on HRT availability, dentists, GP provision, sexual health, COVID, medical careers for young people, ADHD & more. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Tuesday 10th June 2025Av Manx Radio

Dr Edward Fitzgerald is the Health Equity and Access Co-Lead at KPMG International and Head of Healthcare & Life Sciences at KPMG Islands Group. He talks to Agenda about health care policy and the policy differences of delivering health services in Island situations. With spiralling health costs threatening the economic development of the Island he…

A round up of what's been happening on the Island today, including details of the annual government salary bill, a development on North Quay in Douglas and someone who would happily go on the waltzers five times a day. It's Update with Beth Espey.Av Manx Radio

Diminishing taxi ranks in Douglas, 20mph limit approved on 2020, recycling wind farms, replacement railings opposite Empress Hotel & the future for our Combined Cycle Gas Turbine. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Monday 9th June 2025Av Manx Radio

Jumpin' In SPLASH! One cat, less chat, more music . . . Want more SPLASHES!? Let us know!Av Manx Radio

With a leavening of music from the Celtic nations, Claare ny Gael explores the north of the Island with William Gell's 1906 poem, Mannin Veg Veen, and, in a translation into Manx, enters the sometimes - in fact, often! - very odd world of Grimm's fairy tales.Av Manx Radio

Douglas North MHK John Wannenburgh is approaching the end of his fourth year as a national politician. He’s Chair of the Manx Utilities Authority which unlike its private sector UK counterparts is pretty good at supplying us with water and, with the exception of Peel and Laxey, has a generally good record of disposing the sewage we produce without …

The cats in the hats are back with a selection of TT inspired modern jazz . . .expect to Vroom and Go a go go!Av Manx Radio

A man who murdered two teenagers on the Isle of Man in 2002 has been denied parole. The woman at the centre of the case that led to an Onchan Commissioner’s resignation has spoken publicly for the first time. The Red Arrows are set to take to the skies.Av Manx Radio

Peel Commissioners to review 'Peel Day', wrong way cyclist on mountain, advertising IOM tourism in Ireland, electronic tags on the way here, policing the 20mph limit & the dangers of EV fires on ships. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Thursday 5th June 2025Av Manx Radio

H hears about a show at the Gaiety featuring over 200 young local singers, chats to historian Andrew Scarffe about his new book on the Laxey Mines RailwayAv Manx Radio

A 14-year-old boy has appeared in court again, charged with the murder of 14-year-old Christopher McBurnie last week. Recent statistics have highlighted Manx residents are struggling to keep up with the cost of living. We’re officially halfway through the racing schedule, we’ll get the latest from day three of the TT.…

What poverty means on the Island, students' tuition fees cost and benefit, Peter's back on TT Live, politicians responsibility for policy, spending money to save money & the £3 cup of coffee. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Wednesday 4th June 2025Av Manx Radio

A boy has appeared in court charged with murder following the death of a 14-year-old in Ramsey last week. A helpline’s been set up for TT visitors who fall victim to accommodation scams. We’ll get the latest from day two of the TT races.Av Manx Radio

Unemployment at 0.7% causing an issue, DOI's attitude re: badly parked motorhomes, problems with TT Live app, government roadshow question format query & being respectful. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Tuesday 3rd June 2025Av Manx Radio

A few May Tynwald leftovers on Agenda this week. Some conflicting views on the 20mph zones proposed for the Island. What was Ann Corlett MHK looking for when she first raised the subject in Tynwald? DoI Minister Michelle Haywood MHK offered a consultation olive branch which some members were loathe to accept. And how an innocent little question on …

A male juvenile has been charged with murder after a 14-year-old boy died in Ramsey last week. A new government report has highlighted both progress and persistent challenges around poverty on the Isle of Man. The courts could soon be granted new legal powers, allowing them to electronically tag those on bail. We’ll get the latest from the TT, as w…

20 mph limit latest - poles go up in Onchan, TT races not helping retailers, Family Library rescue mission, Destination First clean-up operation, government listening roadshow & 'epidemic' of TT STDs. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Monday 2nd June 2025Av Manx Radio