In tonight's programme: In football we get the latest on the turbulence surrounding Michael United FC as well as look to this weekend's latest fixtures FC Isle of Man will be looking to end their curse against Squires Gate when they travel to Blackpool in the NWCFL Premier Division on Saturday Douglas are hunting a third straight home win in Region…

Will rising university fees push more Manx students to study on-Island? Crimestoppers Isle of Man says breaking the stigma around ‘snitching’ is to key to getting young people to report crime. And we hear why one woman living in the US is considering a move to the Island. All that and more – plus business, weather and sport – and what to watch out …

We hear about Labyrinth Theatre Group's latest production at the HOM, how the Service Players are brining "Clue" to the Gaiety stage, another Drag Brunch in Douglas and a chance encounter with fund-raising author Billy BoothBy Manx Radio

We’ve had some high octane politics over the past few weeks so Agenda takes a look at some of the less headline grabbing, calmer issues going through Keys and LegCo. Bill Henderson tells us about the Public Sector Payments Bill which “tidies up” some outdates legislation particularly relating to members expenses and Alex Allinson reveals what’s beh…

We hear from yn Greinneyder, Culture Vannin's Manx Language Development Officer, Ruth Keggin Gell, about the events which go to make up the Cooish Manx Language Festival, being held from Wednesday 6th to Sunday 10th November. Professor Van Helsing has left Mina Harker protected in a Holy circle whilst he goes alone to undertake the task of destroyi…

Why do we have a Chief Minister? Is it to provide leadership to the government or political direction perhaps? Is the role all about consensus building in Tynwald? Perhaps it’s all of these things and more? Certainly the debate which preceded the Keys “no confidence vote” this week covered all of these possibilities and more. There was some quite p…

Rev'd Simon Sutcliffe is a Methodist Minister, and the Free Church Chaplain at Keele University. He's also passionate about the environment, and today - through some remarkable facts about our world - he asks us to think again about what God might be saying to us with, and through, creation. Baffled by Buildings is a new event organised by Louise W…

The Jazz hamsters with their selection of the best in modern jazz from the likes of Joachim Kuhn, John Beasley and Alexi TuomarilaBy Manx Radio

Dan Webb is not only the drummer for Sunset Jet and Highwayves, he's also branched out in to the world of promotion, with one of the first gigs on Isle being a jampacked eve of superb talent: Terry George, Adam Kelly and Highwayves themselves, along with our other studio guests this evening - Harry Roe and Josh Quaye, who treated us to two beautifu…

Manx Care warns some patients will face increased waiting times this winter. Douglas Central MHK Chris Thomas has accused the chief minister of being a 'prisoner inside his own Council of Ministers' following his dismissal from his political role within the Department of Health and Social Care. Can the cultivation of medicinal cannabis be balanced …

Chris Thomas MHK has been removed from his position in the Department of Health and Social care. We'll have the latest. - The redevelopment of Ramsey is back on the agenda in the House of Keys - Plus the Civil Aviation Authority's issued figures for flights departing the Island in AugustBy Manx Radio

Armed police on the streets of Douglas. We'll have the latest. The Public Services Commission defends the body's potential legal breach Plus a look ahead to bonfire night with advice for pet owners ahead of tonight's events.By Manx Radio

Match highlights from the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and Abbey Hey at The Bowl in Douglas. Chasing a fourth straight victory to stay in promotion play-off contention, the Manx hosts prepared to face an Abbey Hey side who'd also started to hit a good run of results Match commentary from Rob Pritchard and Darren Timson…

Manx Care is being urged to protect frontline services from further cuts. It's hoped proposed new laws will limit the amount of times fire officers are called out by mistake. And why doesn't the education minister believe school league tables would be helpful in the Isle of Man? All that and more – plus business, weather and sport – and what to wat…

Results, reaction and analysis to the latest weekend football, rugby and hockey action across the Isle of Man Simon Quine is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Rob Pritchard.By Manx Radio

In tonight's programme: Two Railway Cup hopefuls collide in the premier league and the Division 2 frontrunners are on the road in Manx football We'll also be hearing from the boss of one of the top-flight's new boys and how they're adjusting to life in the premier league After a successful fortnight on the road, FC Isle of Man return to home soil t…

The Treasury Minister admits the two percent increase in the higher rate of income tax probably won't be removed in the next Budget. A report finds the Isle of Man is safer than the UK, but there are concerns over the impact of alcohol and drugs on public safety. We have an update from Braddan Commissioners on The Roundhouse access road. And FC Isl…

Treasury Minister Dr Alex Allinson says efforts are underway to support young people suffering from long-term mental problems to get back into the workplace. Paper recycling at bring banks is being stopped from next week – we hear why. And we hear from a young man who’s returned home – three years after a road traffic collision left him with seriou…

We hear about a tribute concert to great Manx soprano, Margaret Curphey, the launch of a calendar ahead of "Calendar Girls - the musical" and "Rare Sightings and Urban Faeries" exhibition by Julia Ashby-Smyth at the Manx Museum.By Manx Radio

An overview of the UK Budget statement and what it means for the Isle of Man. We hear why the Steam Packet says it’s had to alter the winter sailing schedule to Liverpool. The education minister has an update on the future of the Park Road site in Douglas. And why was the contract for the Isle of Man TT Races not put out to tender? All that and mor…

Update tonight brings you the latest as Chief Minister Alfred Cannan survives a motion of no confidence in the House of Keys. An MHK tells us why he wants an urgent review of government's climate change policies. Watch out, there's measles about! And we hear about the barriers women face when trying get involved in Manx football. All that and more,…

There’s been so much happening in Manx politics lately and with the vote of confidence in the Chief Minister taking place in the Keys tomorrow we have two interviews from October Tynwald on Agenda this week. One from the Chief Minister which explains his position on health and what he proposes to do about it. We also hear from Joney Faragher on why…

An expert on Manx public law tells us why a 'secret ballot' in tomorrow's vote of no confidence in Chief Minister Alfred Cannan is unlikely. Chief Constable Russ Foster gives on update on the constabulary's recruitment challenges. And, Manx Utilities tells us what the reaction's been like to its onshore windfarm proposals. All that and much more on…

We find out something about a newspaper called the Manx Liberal, which was published from 1836 to 1851. We turn to an edition of October 1843 and hear of a tragedy in Union Mills. In our Manx translation of Bram Stoker's Dracula, Professor Van Helsing has protected Mina Harker within a circle sprinkled with pieces of communion wafer to keep away ev…

So much to talk about on Perspective this week. Some Tynwald leftovers - whistle blowing and a Manx framework for awarding degrees, the fallout from Lawrie Hooper’s resignation, a new chief minister candidate explains why he’s putting his name forward, energy policy, Crogga and a suggested half billion raid on our NI fund. Julie Edge and Chris Thom…

This week, we talk to Kristina Reeves, Chief Executive of Scripture Union Ministries Trust IOM to find out why their participation in the upcoming Global Week of Prayer is so important, and we visit Churches Book and Gift Shop inside St Thomas's Church in Finch Road, Douglas, to find out what's in store! Plus there's more hymns specially for the se…

Results, reaction and analysis to the latest weekend football, rugby and hockey action across the Isle of Man PLUS, Manx TT competitor Conor Cummins speaks on his move to the Burrows Engineering/RK Racing team for 2025 Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Paul Jones, Dave Christian and Conor Cummins…

On tonight's programme: All of the top-four in Division 2 face each other in the main attraction to this weekend's Isle of Man football fixtures We hear from the manager of one of those Division 2 sides gunning for a place back in the top flight FC Isle of Man's boss says his team should have a 'no fear' attitude as they chase a third straight win …

We end the working week with a half-hour round up of news on and from the Isle of Man. Douglas Central MHK puts his name forward to be the next Chief Minister, should a vote of no confidence go against Alfred Cannan next week. Manx Care has issued a statement defending a number of new leadership roles and service changes which have received a lot o…

On the day the UK Government announces a ban on disposable vapes from next year, the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture asks; should we ban them here? We also have the latest on the Ballasalla bypass development and the appeal against plans for a sewage treatment plant in Peel. The Chair of Castletown Commissioners says there's a socia…

It's now been officially confirmed the 2026 Commonwealth Games will take place in Glasgow, Scotland. But with a reduced programme of ten sports across four venues, some athletes and disciplines will miss out So what's been the reaction from the Isle of Man to what the games will look like in just under two years time? In this extended interview, we…

H catches up with new Biosphere Artist in Residence, Amy Howse who works in sound! Drops down to EAC to speak to artists Rosemary and Iona and an update on the accidental artists youth writing competitionBy Manx Radio

There's a lot of news around at the moment and we cram as much as we can into this episode, including potential industrial action by doctors employed by Manx Care, changes to the MGP from 2025, the latest from the hearing into the proposed sewage works in Peel and the UK's Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, grants 'nationally sign…

Isle of Man-based ultra-distance athlete Nikki Arthur's major achievements in 2024 have seen her nominated for a prestigious award in Scotland The Manx Fell Runners competitor has been named as a finalist for Sportswoman of the Year in this year's Scottish Women in Sport awards being held at the start of November In this extended interview, Nikki e…

In this episode, we hear from the MHK bringing forward a vote of no confidence in the Chief Minister and find out what happened when the Legislative Council debated Assisted Dying today.By Manx Radio

In what appeared to be a relatively uninspiring Tynwald Order Paper one of the expected highlights was the Treasury Minister’s statement. As things turned out, Lawrie Hoopers resignation overshadowed everything else but Alex Allinson’s statement explained a lot, both in what he did and didn’t say. The temporary rise in the higher rate of income tax…

Some breaking news in today's programme about what's happening in the House of Keys next week...after reflecting on the ongoing war of words between the Chief Minister and former Health Minister.By Manx Radio

We finish the short story by P M C Kermode about John the Priest of Corna dale, set against events of the year 1210. It was intended as one of a series of unconnected short stories, perhaps more as a vehicle to give lots of historic colour. However, he was persuaded to continue to follow the life of his main character in subsequent episodes. Profes…

October Tynwald proved to be a much more lively affair that we had expected. As he resigned his Health Minister role, Ramsey MHK Lawrie Hooper accused the Chief Minister of undermining Manx Care and wishing to privatise health services, and repeated his assertion that Health is underfunded not over budget. The Chief Minister responded by robustly d…

The completion of Phase One of the reordering of the Cathedral Church of St German in Peel was marked last Thursday morning by a Service of Thanksgiving in the presence of Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal. On today's programme, Cathedral Director of Music Dr Peter LItman, Mrs Ravina Talbot and the Dean of the Cathedral, the Very Rev'd Nigel Go…

The latest round-up of the latest football, rugby and hockey action from across the Isle of Man and further afield Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Sean Doyle, Dave Christian and Ben CunninghamBy Manx Radio

The cats in the hats with the best in modern and contemporary jazz from around the globe. Nice . . .By Manx Radio

In tonight's programme: Can Ayre United stay atop the premier league? Can Colby head to the Division 2 summit? We look ahead to the latest Manx football fixtures We also get the lowdown on the situation at St George's FC in these early stages of the latest campaign FC Isle of Man head to Longridge Town hoping to remain in NWCFL Premier Division pro…

The weather is getting wet and wild so why not catch up with today's latest news - and we may just find out the secret to long life....By Manx Radio

A royal flavour in today's programme, reflecting on Princess Anne's visit. As always this week...there's a mention of health thrown in and we get some breaking news about an incident in Douglas.By Manx Radio

Organist extraordinaire Jean Martyn talks about her upcoming Wurlitzer concert in the Villa Arcade, we hear of a concert and masterclass as part of Rushen Silver Band's 75th anniversary, a special weekend for the IOM Wind Orchestra and can you dance? You KAn Dance at Kensington ArtsBy Manx Radio

More rumbles after the Tynwald resignations in Update tonight - would you like a referendum on the issue of health funding? And we look ahead to a right Royal visit.By Manx Radio

Christy catches up with Roy Stride from Scouting for Girls ahead of their return visit to the Villa Marina on Sunday (October 20th). They talk about aviation museums and aviaries, song-writing and dream-making; Roy reveals some of his favourite current artists and gives us an idea of what we can expect from the gig, in a conversation full of fun an…

The resignation of the Health Minister sends political shockwaves through the Tynwald chamber - we hear Lawrie Hooper's reasons for stepping down, the Chief Minister's initial response and ask what happens now?By Manx Radio

Match highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and Padiham at The Bowl in Douglas The contest pitted 'The Ravens' - hoping to avoid a third straight defeat - against a visiting Padiham side unbeaten in their last ten outings Match commentary from Rob Pritchard and Tony Mepham…