A report assessing the types of homes needed on the Isle of Man can't just "sit on the shelf". That's the view of the chair of the Housing and Communities Board. The Objective Assessment of Housing Need document will be used as an evidence base for the Island’s Strategic Plan. MHK David Ashford told Amy Griffiths why it's taken so long to publish i…

We had glorious weather last year, so will we be as lucky for TT this year? Senior Met Officer at Ronaldsway Kirsty Pendlebury looks ahead to the first few days of this year's racing.By Radio Manx Ltd

The lead singer of The Undertones says the dumping raw sewage into the sea off the Island is 'horrifying'. Feargal Sharkey campaigns against water pollution in the British Isles since retiring from the music industry. Manx Utilities says efforts to stop the practice have been delayed because of difficulties getting specialist equipment and contract…

JB celebrates the music of Richard and Linda Thompson and great sounds from the likes of Sue Harrison and the Ross Cooper BandBy Radio Manx Ltd

Street Angels Limited is a volunteer group that walks around Douglas each week helping vulnerable people. It plans to have members out on patrol throughout the fortnight. Tommy, Tina and Hayley spoke to Chanelle Sukhoo about how they get ready for the Island's biggest tourism event:By Radio Manx Ltd

Ben Thomas, Miltos Provatakis and Krishna Ramesh are the award winning Junior Achievement Creed team who created the ultrasonic glove to assist the visually impaired - and now they need YOUR help. They are going to Italy in July to represent the Island and are looking for sponsorship to develop their product further. They told Christy D all about i…

Some Perry, some jazz in 3D and the Brubeck you don't know!By Radio Manx Ltd

Hannah joins H on the Bank behind Manx Radio HQ to see how things are going and plant up a few wildflowers on the lower side, also think about mowing plan for 2024. Onwards and upwards!By Radio Manx Ltd

The announcement about the Bishop-designate of the Isle of Man came as she visited a number of places around the Isle of Man. The Venerable Patricia Hillas also took the time to come to Manx Radio where she spoke to Beth Espey.By Radio Manx Ltd

The commodore of Peel Sailing Club says he is 'angry' at the decision not to renew the lease on the building after 2028. Roger Cave says it's operated from the site for 40 years and disputes claims it was built in line with the development of the marina. Club president Harry Owens says they heard rumours of the closure last year and it was formally…

The House of Keys continued to debate some of the clauses of the Assisted Dying Bill this week, with a number of experts again giving evidence. Manx Radio broadcasts Keys questions live on AM 1368, on DAB or our digital platforms. If you want to listen live to the rest of the proceedings as they happen, you can go to the Tynwald website, where you …

It's hoped they'll reduce after therapists achieve higher qualification. CBT has had one of the longest waiting lists for a number of years, but it's hoped the waiting times are now going down for this type of therapy and for the service in general. In April 2023 71% of people on the CBT waiting list had been waiting three months or more but by Apr…

It's Porphyria Awareness Week. Never heard of this? Listen to find out more.By Radio Manx Ltd

Sarah Vondy, who is studying public health, conducted a survey with 568 women aged between 45-55 about dealing with menopause in the workplace. She found more women employed in the corporate sector felt support as opposed to women in government roles. Miss Vondy also believes there's still a misconception around menopause which some labelling it "a…

The opening of the new Liverpool ferry terminal is "in the hands of the Steam Packet" according to the infrastructure minister. Last week it was confirmed that the state-of-the-art facility wouldn't be ready for passengers in time for this year's TT. Building work began five years ago and the cost of the project has soared from around £30 million t…

JB celebrates Word Whisky Day with songs inspired by a drop of the craythur . . from the likes of Bellowhead, Ruth Keggin and Rachel Hair and Mississippi Fred McDowellBy Radio Manx Ltd

Castletown has come to the rescue of a 'food village' which had been planned for St Ninian's in Douglas over TT before the application was rejected. The Manx Food Market Traders Association (MFMTA), which runs the Douglas Foodies Market events on North Quay, is behind the venture - Chair James Quayle has been talking to Beth Espey…

More jazz in 3D, Carroll Gibbons and Xavier Cugat just for starters!By Radio Manx Ltd

From disruption to Air Traffic Controller shortages, it's not been the easiest of years for Ronaldsway Airport. But where do we stand now? How are things improving? Airport director Gary Cobb has been telling Amy Griffiths more.By Radio Manx Ltd

The House of Keys debated some of the clauses of the Assisted Dying Bill this week, with a number of experts giving evidence. Hear some of the contributions here, including Ayre and Michael MHK, Chief Minister Alfred Cannan telling members he would be seeking to bring forward an amendment that could see the proposed legislation put to a public vote…

56 hardy Manxies braved it for Breast Cancer Now at the weekend, taking part in the charity's annual sleepover. Previously taking place on the summit of Snaefell, this time they opted for Peel Castle. The aim of the event is to raise money for vital research into cancers so that by the year 2050 everyone who develops the disease will live and live …

JB is still in Spring mode with great sounds from Emily Portman, Harry McClintock, Gnoss and Sam CarterBy Radio Manx Ltd

Have you or a loved one been experiencing delays waiting for a visa application on the Island to be completed? Treasury has apologised after admitting there have been 'challenges' navigating the Island's immigration system. Some people have been told it's taking up to 90 days to process applications. Joe has been waiting for his Visa to live and wo…

"It's been amazing!" That's how Ramsey's Roisin Quinn has described winning Interior Design Masters. The BBC One TV show sees wannabe designers take on different challenges each week before a winner is crowned. Roisin's been telling Amy Griffiths how things have been since the final episode aired on Tuesday:…

As the days get longer and recently we've seen some warmer spells, we're being warned to wear sun cream and clothes that protect against harmful UV. Private GP and dermatologist Dr Roger Dixon has told Manx Radio of increasing rates of skin cancers as a result of a lack of protection. He spoke to Amy Griffiths:…

As Manx Utilities continues to study the ecological impact of windfarms on the Island, environmental concerns about wind turbine blades are being raised. The Chief Innovation Officer of ExoTechnologies, a company on the Island that works with sustainable and recyclable material, believes there are BPA-free solutions the authority can use with the i…

Back in 2018, the first all-female expedition travelled to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch - the densest accumulation of marine plastic anywhere on earth. Local marine biologist Rowan Henthorn was onboard. The 14-strong international crew set sail on a month-long voyage, which saw them cross 3,000 nautical miles from Hawaii to Vancouver. A filmmake…

This week is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week - a campaign dedicated to talking about problems women may be experiencing before, during and after pregnancy. It's all about raising public and professional awareness of perinatal mental health and advocating for those women and families impacted. The Island's perinatal service was launched back i…

JB celebrates the advent of May (or the death of April!) with music from Lisa Knapp, Dan Walsh, Seb Stone and Granny's attic!By Radio Manx Ltd

Members of the Manx hospitality sector have begged the government for help to survive. Over a hundred were at a Licensed Victuallers gathering at the Manx Museum yesterday afternoon. Government Ministers Dr Alex Allinson and Tim Johnston were present. Some in the audience said they feared they wouldn't be able to carry on in business much longer. E…

Central Douglas MHK, Chris Thomas, discusses questions he has about the FOI Act and the IOM Steam Packet company and reference to collective bargaining with unions contained within the Sea Services Agreement, whilst playing the theme to Captain Pugwash on his piano accordion.By Radio Manx Ltd

In this podcast, Malcolm & Sandy talk about Thyroid and Parathyroid cancers, highlighting the symptoms associated with these types of cancer. Thyroid cancer is not common with about five cases annually on the Island and Parathyroid is extremely rare.By Radio Manx Ltd / Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association

Gene hits the skins, a cocktail from Caroll, Mary Lou Williams and The Big Ben Banjo Band!By Radio Manx Ltd

The Isle of Man Government has launched a secure messaging platform for Social Security customers, which will allow people send and receive messages, forms, and documents directly with the team. The Political member with responsibility for social security is Dr Michelle Haywood tells us moreBy Radio Manx Ltd

Is the hospitality sector in crisis on the Isle of Man? Local businesses have been sharing their concerns about the future of the industry. We hear from Andy Saunders of the Licensed Vituallers Association, Carl Joughin from the Mitre Hotel in Ramsey, Johnny McDowell from New Cod on the Block in Onchan and Enterprise Minister Tim Johnston and the C…

JB plays music from the likes of Eliza Carthy, Martin Simpson, Maddie Morris and Barrule - and many others plus his usual round-up of live local gigsBy Radio Manx Ltd

Improving women's health services on the Island has to be a joint effort, according to Manx Care. It's hosted an event with industry specialists from the UK and the Isle of Man to share experiences and practices. The healthcare provider's hoping to create a strategy to make support more accessible. Amy Griffiths went along to the event:…

A bit of Bud, a tad of Ted and a sniff of Charlie. Kunz that is ... .. what more could you want?!By Radio Manx Ltd

If you missed any of this month's two-day sitting of Tynwald, do not worry. Political Correspondent Phil Gawne was there and has all the details you need to know.By Radio Manx Ltd

There's been a further fall in the rate of inflation on the Isle of Man to 3.2 per cent in March, a decrease of 0.3 per cent compared to February. Treasury Minister Alex Allinson says 'prices are now rising at their slowest annual rate since August 2021 and the unbroken trend of a falling inflation rate since the turn of the year is an encouraging …

Fatima Whitbread has been visiting the Island this week advocating for lasting improvements to the lives of young people. The two-time Olympic medallist - who was abandoned as a baby and left in care homes until the age of 14 - says she'd like to see more being done for 'looked after' children. She spoke to Chanelle Sukhoo…

Manx Care insists a data breach where 'huge volumes' of patient records were found at a former employee's home was an isolated incident. The healthcare provider's written to 160 people after the documents were discovered in September last year. It's apologised 'unreservedly' for the breach, and says the current safeguards have been further strength…

Ali Mellor from Gal Skate will be heading to Paris this Summer to represent the Island and skateboarding in general, as a member of the 2024 ROLL Models initiative by Skateistan and Women Win She is one of just 15 chosen to design and deliver skateboarding projects aimed at encouraging gender-diverse youth to get rolling across Europe and she poppe…

JB gets spacey . . . and plays music from Billy Bragg, Urban Folk Quartet, Imagined Village and From the GroundBy Radio Manx Ltd

There's a warning after two near-fatal Heroin overdoses on the Island last night (Monday, 15 April). Anyone who recently took the drug is told to seek medical advice, whilst those with it in their possession are urged to dispose of it immediately. Manx addiction charity Motiv8 is offering free Naloxone kits - which can help reverse the effects of a…

Accidents happen, but dog owners also need to take greater responsibility for their pets. That's the message from a trainer on the Isle of Man, who says it's frustrating to see repeated stories of lost and injured dogs in certain areas. With lambing season upon us, emergency services and farmers have put out calls for residents to keep a closer eye…

The Deputy Chief Minister says it's no good listening and not taking on the feedback, as government prepares for next week's roadshows. 'Listening to You' is a series of events where Manx residents will have a chance to put questions directly to ministers. They're taking place in four locations around the Island, starting next Monday. Justice and H…

A Manx resident has described the moment drones and missiles were launched into Israel overnight by Iran. Adrian North was in Tel Aviv during the attack, which has led to fears of a major escalation in the conflict in the Middle East. More than 300 drones and missiles are said to have been launched, with 99 percent of them intercepted. It comes as …

Another evening of music from the likes of Billy Cotton, Chet Baker, Sam Browne and Lou Preager . .in an night's work for Sweet & Swing!By Radio Manx Ltd

Almost 2 million people in the UK are living with sight loss that has a significant impact on their daily lives. Of those, around 180,000 rarely leave their homes alone and lead lonely, isolated lives. Our Charity of the Week, Guide Dogs, works for a world where people with sight loss are never left out of life, for a world where being blind or par…