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A weekly look at the Manx political scene in which Phil Gawne talks to the politicians who are raising the issues and asking the questions in Tynwald and the House of Keys, ex-politicians about their time in power and exploring the wider world of politics and the workings of Government.
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During the Coronavirus crisis, William King has decided to use the time indoors to good effect and teach himself the guitar from scratch. Check out his diary of how he's getting on and maybe join in with him. Independently produced, not a Manx Radio production.
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Manx language rambling with Phil Gawne, Adrian Cain and guests - everything from planting spuds to reaching for the stars. - Ta Phillie, Ade as caarjyn rouail mygeayrt y Theihll as yn Tuinney loayrt mychione red erbee ta shin cheet er. Gaelg aboo!
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To celebrate World Book Day, well known Manx Radio personalities started reading some of their favourite stories available to download as a podcast.... and they continued to do so to help you sleep soundly.
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Marine Scientist Rowan Henthorn and Journalist Aaron Ibanez speak to the movers, shakers and ocean explorers in this six part series of stories from the sea. Produced by environmental group Sustain Our Seas. Independently produced, not a Manx Radio production.
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Patients' records leak, inflation down to 3.2%, MHK Edge on government's 'fiscal U turns'. McGuinness 'in a good place' & Ravens final away game tonight. It's Update with Andy Wint #iom #news #manxradioBy Manx Radio
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Manx Care's historic data breach, Peel Road weed trees, COMIN roadshows next week, deleterious dog owners, litter bugs, Steam Packet non-execs & Dorothy from Peel in 1993. It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioBy Manx Radio
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Rev'd Liz Hull, Vicar of St Thomas's Church in Finch Road, in the Cultural Quarter of Douglas, joins us today to tell the GAIA story .... the giant illuminated 3-dimensional globe which will seem to float - framed inside St Thomas's magnificent archways, and its famed Nicholson Murals. A chance for us to see our Earth as never before ..... For deta…
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We're dipping into a booklet published in 1965 and called 'More Poems of Man', a collection of poems by Barbara Cowley of Peel, with other poems by her son and her sister. There must have been an earlier 'Poems of Man', but whilst that's not to hand, there are other poems which appear in the Peel City Guardian, so it's likely that they made up the …
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Christy was joined by Christine Collister in the Live Lounge this evening, talking about her new release: the book, art project and album 'Children of the Sea'. You can get your hands on copies of the book/album at ChristineCollister.com and at her launch gig, at the Peel Centenary Centre on April 27th. Christine will be then be heading to the UK f…
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If you went to school here on the glorious Isle of Man, you might remember taking part in the annual Public Speaking competition. This popular event is just one of many that is organised by the youth committee of the Douglas Rotary Club. Christy - one of those that does remember taking part in the competition - wanted to find out more about the wor…
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On Agenda last week Tynwald Youth Select Committee members Zara Molnova, Aidan Clarke and Alex Cowley told us about the work of their Committee. This week these sixth form students talk about their political aspirations and run rings round me in a discussion about the perils and opportunities presented by Artificial Intelligence. As someone who’s p…
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Manx Care’s ambition is to become the best small Island health and social care system in the world and Manx Care’s Chief Executive certainly has the passion and commitment to try to deliver that very worthy aspiration. So why have we not seen that ambition being delivered so far? What obstacles lie in the way of Manx Care delivering health and soci…
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In this episode of The Archive Room, we take a closer look at the tourist industry on the Isle of Man in the years between the two Wars. In 1919 the Falcon Cliff Hotel was deemed a white elephant - it couldn't make money - but that was before Mr and Mrs Kane bought it in 1919 - and in the early 1920's turned its fortunes around. Tonight we find out…
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The mastermind behind Manx Radio's comedy sketch 'IM1' is hoping to bring the series back again this year. The satirical programme which goes behind the scenes of the radio station has been nominated for an accolade at the Audio and Radio Industry Awards. 'IM1: A New Hope - LIVE!' is up against some industry heavyweights in the comedy category. Man…
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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 s…
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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…
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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…
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Cannan on Covid Report, TT merchandiser's paid upfront, Ravens drew last night, Bride Commissioners on Civic Amenity costs & Fatima Whitbread here for children in care. It's Update with Andy Wint #iom #news #manxradioBy Manx Radio
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Newson's given away for free, Steam Packet staff travel costs, Manx Care's performance, when Douglas had 25 petrol station, a plaque for Donald Teare & Kelly's Eye at IOM College. It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioBy Manx Radio
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Newson's project defeated, no date for Liverpool Landing Stage, 'lethal' heroin is here, Northern Civic Amenity Site latest & Ravens start three games in five days tonight. It's Update with Andy Wint #iom #news #manxradioBy Manx Radio
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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…
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End of the line for Newson's, using cheques and cash, HSC Manannan's damaged vehicles, Digital IDs, Tea Junction going & barriers to opening a bank account here. It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioBy Manx Radio
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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 an …
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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…
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Landing stage not there yet, minimum wage rise, prisoner death inquest, Bushy's Castletown move, Douglas Council spent £5k on Queen Camilla & Ravens' two games in 24 hours. It's Update with Andy Wint #iom #news #manxradioBy Manx Radio
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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…
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Liverpool Ferry Terminal - late and over budget, Heathrow cancellation, Planning Section 13 Agreements, rainfall numbers, new Heysham ferry company & John Kennaugh on growing up in Cronky. It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioBy Manx Radio
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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 Teh…
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Cha nel agh daa chlaare er-nyn-son y cheayrt shoh. Ta shin goaill toshiaght lesh 'Kiaull as Cooish' agh cha row caa da Daniel Quayle chebbal y chlaare. Ny yeih shen as ooilley ta foast ny cooishyn ain ass y chlaare shen. Cha row meer er-lheh 'sy Ghaelg ayns 'Goll as Gaccan' y cheayrt shoh, myr shoh ta shin goll er oaie dy jeeragh gys 'Claare ny Gae…
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In tonight's programme - Peel have the chance to extend their lead at the top of the Canada Life Men's Premier League in the latest round of Manx football fixtures; In rugby, all eyes are on the Manx Cup as the reigning champions are on home turf looking to continue their charge for a spot in the final; And in hockey, five trophies are up for grabs…
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The redevelopment of the Old Nurses Home in Douglas is going to cost £2m more than originally planned- There are calls to bring back Pulrose Police Station- And are local residents getting a raw deal over passport renewalsBy Manx Radio
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Our Assisted Dying legislation, the possibility of van and lorry parks, Pfizer vaccine news, Bride Commissioners £65k, MHKs' Saturday Surgeries & Sir Charles Kerruish in 1995. It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioBy Manx Radio
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Year after year, the Isle of Man continues to bring through the latest crop of talented athletes into the sport of cycling and there are hopes more will get the chance to strive for their dreams in 2024Dot Tilbury remains at the beating heart of the system bringing the latest Manx prospects through the ranks - in this extended interview, she explai…
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A local football club says it's 'hanging on by a thread' as issues with Spring Valley pitch's changing rooms continue. The Chamber of Commerce has backed calls for an overhaul of VAT to help Manx hospitality businesses & Ramsey's Tesco Express store opensBy Manx Radio
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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…
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Douglas South MHKs Claire Christian and Sarah Maltby take calls and questions on football changing rooms, drugs, buses, Steam Packet and more. It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioBy Manx Radio
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People on the Isle of Man who are living with Parkinsons are being reminded they are not alone. Today (11 April) marks World Parkinson’s Day; it’s believed between 400 and 500 people suffer with the degenerative condition on the Island. Parkinson’s Disease is a neurodegenerative disorder with symptoms generally developing over years. Pamela Shimwel…
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The owner of a cafe on the Mountain Road says she's lost faith in MHK's and government ministers; the organiser of a festival that celebrates Celtic and Viking culture says the event had to be cancelled because the local authority objected to the sponsors.By Manx Radio
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