All the latest from Tynwald in tonight's episode including what's happened to the North and West Area plan. More debate about MiCards, we hear about the Sports Awards nominations opening and we meet a dog who likes to visit cathedrals.

Match highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and West Didsbury & Chorlton at The Bowl in Douglas Hoping to bounce back from a late defeat seven days previous, FC Isle of Man faced a daunting task against a visiting side currently pushing for top spot in the table Match commentary from Rob Pritchard and Darren Timson…

The Bishop’s vote moved a step closer to extinction last Tuesday when the Bill which seeks to abolish it finished its passage through the Legislative Council. The Bill had been paused for some time while a LegCo committee considered the impact of this measure but despite setting out clearly that the loss of the Bishop’s vote would most likely resul…

There are conflicting theories about the origins of Laa'l Spitlhin Geuree on 18th November, there's a Manx translation of Grimms' fairy tales, and a miscellany of music from the Celtic nations.

In October Tynwald members agreed to a slightly watered down proposal to tie the minimum wage to the living wage. This led to the Local Economy Forum holding a lively meeting which, while highly critical of government and Tynwald’s decision, suggested a change to tax allowances and credits which would see the lowest paid taking home slightly more m…

H catches up with two of the actors involved in a forthcoming performance of Ibsen’s “The Doll’s House” at Ballakermeen Studio Theatre, takes a last look at the wonderful “Perspectives” exhibition at the Loom Gallery . . and speaks to joint conductor of the IOMSO, Graham Kirkland ahead of the Orchestra’s Gala performance at the Villa Marina on the …

The cats in the hats rue the passing but celebrate the music of the drummers' drummer and pianist, Jack DeJohnette, who died last week.

Siobhán chats with the mighty Balla Sabbath ahead of their (second ever!) gig at the Erin Arts Centre on 1 November! Tune in as 'Ozzy Osburn', 'Bill Wardland-Davies', 'Nelly Iommi' and 'Ivan Butler' treat us to a live set - and we chat all things Black Sabbath. Next month's gig at the EAC is sold out - but keep an eye on their socials for future ap…

Round-up of all the latest football, rugby and hockey action across the Isle of Man and a preview of FC Isle of Man's home tie in the NWCFL Premier Division against West Didsbury & Chorlton. Ben Cunningham is joined by Tony Mepham and Dave Christian

On tonight's programme with Beth - we speak to the Isle of Man Medical Society about a report examining the relationship between Manx Care and the Department of Health and Social Care. One MLC says it’s time for a wider conversation about how constitutional changes are made. The Isle of Man Foodbank reports a surge in requests for help - but says d…

In tonight's programme: The challengers to the premier league leaders all have the chance to close the gap at the top in this weekend's football clashes Vagabonds are on home territory still searching for a first win of the season in the only rugby tie on Saturday Some of the world's best pool players are on Island this week for the 2025 IPA Grand …

In this episode, we bring you more reaction from the farming community after news this week that a local veterinary practice will soon withdraw its farm services. As the world marks World Diabetes Day, we talk to parents about the everyday reality of raising a child with diabetes the challenges, the routines, and the support they rely on. We also l…

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

On the programme tonight, concerns from the farming community as Milan Vets prepares to end their farm services at the end of the month. Specialist lawyers have now been called in to examine the Liverpool Ferry Terminal troubles - we have the latest on what they’re looking into. A former Health Minister says the problems raised in the new Manx Care…

Coming up on the podcast - an independent report into the Island’s health and social care system has found it’s “not operating as well as originally intended.” We'll hear from the Department’s Interim Chief Officer and from Manx Care about what needs to change - and where things go from here. Also tonight - the first results are in from the 20 mile…

Agenda 10.11.25 Is government’s whistle blowing policy fit for purpose? Well a new Tynwald Committee has been set up to answer that very question? Should concerned government employees be able to take their concerns directly to an MHK or is this best left to HR experts to handle? Also, there were several questions raised in October Tynwald about yo…

Coming up on today's programme - there’s a warning for very heavy rainfall tomorrow, and we hear from the Met Office to find out exactly what conditions are looking like and how to prepare. The chair of a new committee on whistleblowing says the top priority is protecting the Island’s reputation - we’ll find out what that means in practice. We’ll a…

Murder, mutilation and mayhem - the world of the Kings of Man and the Isles. But Olaf Godredson seems to have died peacefully in Peel Castle on 10th November 1187. More Grimms' fairy tales in Manx, and the Island's music to celebrate the Cooish Manx Language festival 2025.

Earlier this week the Year of the Manx Language, Blein ny Gaelgey was officially launched at the start of the Cooish Manx language festival. The year has been organised by Jeabin, the Manx language network and there will be loads of events during the year to celebrate the Manx language. The year is primarily supported through existing budgets and a…

Round-up of all the latest football, rugby and hockey action across the Isle of Man and a preview of FC Isle of Man's game against Pilkington at the Bowl. Simon Quine is joined by Tony Mepham and Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham.

On today's programme - Manx Care says it’s finally making progress on dental waiting lists, in Ramsey, a local takeaway is urging people to stop making bogus and prank orders. Ahead of Remembrance Sunday, we speak with the Royal British Legion about their vital work supporting veterans. And in Laxey, an upcoming art exhibition explores how creativi…

On tonight's programme, the Department of Infrastructure is standing firm in its support of Ronaldsway Airport, as fresh questions are raised over safety and management practices. We hear part of a powerful, deeply moving conversation with a former Prisoner of War shared ahead of an Island Life special ahead of Remembrance Day. Plus, Mannin Line ha…

A coastal palette of art at Ballasalla Village Hall, local author Joanne Clague publishes the sixth and final book in the second of two trilogies, getting the right perspective - art for healing at the Loom Gallery, a pottery fair at the Villa Arcade and it's just a step to the left - Rocky Horror sets up camp at Mad Jacks…

Two new reports have been published looking at how complaints about health and social care services are handled There's news from the north with the latest issues discussed by Andreas Commissioners last night Plus a late, late equalizer keeps FC Isle of Man's mini-revival going

All the latest news including what's happening with the Bishop's vote and a heated exchange in the House of Keys.

Match highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and Longridge Town at The Bowl in Douglas On their longest unbeaten run of the season, FC Isle of Man faced a Longridge Town side making the trip to Manx shores off the back of back-to-back wins Match commentary from Rob Pritchard and Darren Timson…

Round-up of all the latest football, rugby and hockey action across the Isle of Man PLUS, we hear from the Manx Rams ahead of their trip to Singapore to take part in the Singlife Nations Cup for the first time Ben Cunningham is joined by Tony Mepham and Dave Christian and also featuring Ashley Hall and Rachel Johnstone…

The Government’s Transport Strategy was considered by Tynwald last month and while there was no request for it to be supported it was merely noted by our politicians. Where does leave the strategy if it’s not supported by Tynwald? Also why did Tynwald pick one of the highest year’s for green house gas emissions as the base line on which future emis…

All the latest news including more questions about minimum wage and a poignant interview with Bishop Tricia.

Music making in the Celtic countries comes in a range of genres, as you'll hear. You'll also hear one of Grimms' fairy tales in a Manx translation, and about crime and punishment in 1832.

Perspective 2.11.25 - Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce The Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce represents many Manx businesses and has been pretty vocal of late in expressing concerns over the minimum wage increase. It has at times been accused of being too influential over government but is that really the case? What do we need to change to drive econo…

In tonight's programme: The race for Railway Cup qualification is hotting up in the Canada Life Men's Premier League ahead of the latest Manx football clashes this weekend In the sole rugby tie this weekend, two Island sides will face off for a place in the final of the Cheshire Bowl A Mixed Premier League southern derby is among the headline fixtu…

Is the government doing enough to promote equality and inclusivity? A blind resident says more needs to be done. New technology at Noble’s is helping medics communicate with patients, no matter what language they speak. It’s with it being 31 October, that means it’s Hop Tu Naa.

What could the consequences of removing the Bishop’s vote be? A committee has delivered its final report – we’ll also hear from the Bishop and the MHK behind the proposal. Police have been holding a series of talks to combat large sums of money being lost to scammers. The Isle of Man’s Callum Brew has been crowned World Paradarts Champion.…

2025 is a landmark year for an Island organisation which offers people with disabilities the chance to grow, succeed and make friends through the medium of sport. This calendar year, Special Olympics Isle of Man is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Since 1985 it's helped athletes with disabilities gain valuable life skills as well as offering the c…

"Remember me to All at Home" an evening of drama and music to remember the fallen, dance and art events at KA, a local composer premieres a work for choir and string quartet and sculptor Bryan Kneale's final work is at last unveiled in the land of his birth

A “threat to democracy” – that’s how new proposed legislation has been described by local authorities, as the government seeks to impose functions on them without financial support. The Isle of Man could soon see the introduction of free period products. The Post Office says it could be rolling out expiry dates on stamps and postage labels.…

The latest from the Steam Packet after a 'chaotic' sailing from Liverpool to Douglas leaves some passengers injured and vehicles damaged. Reaction from businesses after Tynwald approves a rise in the minimum wage. And the Western Vikings rugby club has issued an urgent appeal for new players.

The Area Plan for the North and West was defeated by three votes in last week’s Tynwald sitting and while it remains possible that it could scrape through in the November sitting it will require all of Cabinet Office Minister David Ashford’s political guile to make that happen. So why has it failed? On Agenda this week Chris Thomas and Paul Craine …

There's a reminder that life in the Island could be gritty, with two men losing their lives for their crime in 1832. There's a well-known story from the Brothers Grimm, heard here in a Manx translation. As usual, there's plenty of music, too, from the Celtic countries.

October Tynwald highlights this week. Questions pondered how people will cope when the MiCard system is scrapped and whether the Manx economy is in recession. A new Child First Policy was received by Tynwald and there was unanimous support for a call to introduce a comprehensive program of neurodiversity training in Manx schools.…

Round-up of all the latest football, rugby and hockey action across the Isle of Man PLUS, we hear from an Island rugby club with a passionate appeal to bring on more players and the 2025 Manx Grand Prix Newcomer of the Year speak on his first experience of the Snaefell Mountain Course Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham and Dave Christian and fe…

The jazz hamsters have sounds from the likes of Charles Lloyd and Tom Johnson and pay tribute to the music of some great names who have recently moved on to bandstands new . . . Danny Thompson, Anthony Jackson and Klaus Doldinger

On tonight's programme: The top two in Ardern & Druggan Ltd. Division 2 meet in a big southern clash in this weekend's Isle of Man football fixtures In rugby, can Douglas keep up their good Regional 2 North West form at Birkenhead Park? Meanwhile, Ramsey are on the road at Clitheroe and a local clash awaits in the Manx Shield And in hockey, after c…

Manx and Jersey Telecom's merge Minimum wage increase reactions Is there a lesson for Manx politics after Welsh election result

Manx Radio's Christian Jones will be reporting live from the Chamber on the third day of questions and debate since Tynwald returned following the summer recess There are changes to next year's Classic TT programme - Rob Pritchard will be explaining the differences And the Police respond after Manx Radio questioned elderly people yesterday if they …

H drops in to see the final preparations for the "National Treasures" exhibition at the House of Manannan in Peel, enjoys the launch of artist Eileen Schaer's new "Small Paintings" exhibition at Studio 42 in Port St Mary . . and looks forward to the Wind Workshop Weekend.

The Enterprise Minister's apologised to hoteliers for comments he made during July's sitting of Tynwald Meanwhile,the Health Minister's also saying sorry for inaccuracies in a Tynwald response regarding Ramsey's Minor Injury Unit. And Treasury's being urged to ensure those who use the MiCard system can still obtain their funds once it closes down. …

Tynwald returns after a three months recess - we recap the main talking points from the opening day of October's sitting. And Manx.Net e-mail users will no longer be able to use the service for free from next year. All that and more on Update on Manx Radio with Dave Moore.

Would party politics work in the Isle of Man? Lord Finkelstein thinks that on the one hand it might and yet on the other hand it might be no better than what we’ve got! Mitch Sorbie on the other hand seems keen to establish his new party Isle of Man First which, at first glance would substantially reduce government income while being rather vague o…