A round-up of today's top stories with Beth EspeyAutor: 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 SeriesAutor: Manx Radio

Jumpin' In SPLASH! One cat, less chat, more music . . . Want more SPLASHES!? Let us know!Autor: 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.Autor: 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 …

After a meteoric rise in three-wheeled racing in recent years, Manx brothers Ryan and Callum Crowe fulfilled a dream last year as they went on to win not one, but their first two Sidecar races at the Isle of Man TT. So how do you build on such a phenomenal 2024? Well, to get some answers to those questions, Manx Radio recently sat down with the pai…

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…

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.…

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.Autor: Manx Radio

The cats in the hats are back with a selection of TT inspired modern jazz . . .expect to Vroom and Go a go go!Autor: 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.Autor: 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 RailwayAutor: 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.…

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.Autor: 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…

William Gell writes of the arrival of Godred Crovan and the battle of Skyhill, and of a new industry for Ramsey, and there's more from Grimm's fairy tales in Manx, whilst there's a seasoning of music from the Celtic nations sprinkled throughout.Autor: Manx Radio

Fed up with the shabby state of some parts of the Island? Dismayed by the grot and litter you pass daily? Angered by potholes or the decaying nature of our Island’s infrastructure? Well what are you going to do about it? That’s the challenge set by the Destination First Board whose remit is to significantly improve the look of our Island and to mot…

Police have thanked members of the public for their support as a murder investigation gets underway following an incident in Ramsey yesterday. A review of Manx Care’s Adult Learning Disability Service has identified widespread failings in residential care. And the chair of Castletown Commissioners weighs in on delays to a public housing development…

An MHK is warning adults on the Isle of Man are being 'left out in the cold' by the lack of support and diagnosis pathways for ADHD and Autism. A new survey suggests most Isle of Man residents feel disconnected from politics – but still plan to vote. And the leader of Douglas council gives his take on the Three Legs of Mann lighting column. All of …

H looks forward to this year's Manannan Festival at the EAC, here's about a Pride Film Festival and more on a great new guide to some of the Island's hidden wonders.Autor: Manx Radio

Police issue a warning about people ‘misbehaving’ and ignoring the rules on the roads this TT. We hear from a member of the Island's tourism sector during what is undoubtedly the busiest two weeks of the year. One MHK is concerned government is becoming 'extremely secretive' after a request not to reveal how much has been spent on a review of the I…

The chief minister has sent his best wishes to Liverpool after a car drove through crowds during yesterday’s premier league victory parade. After rain put a dampener on Monday’s proceedings, roads are now being closed around the TT course ahead of tonight’s practice session. And are the Island’s visa routes fit for purpose? All of that and more on …

May Tynwald was a little shorter than recent sittings but there was a lot packed in. Despite Tynwald and government talking for years about funding solutions for the mobile and family library the threat of its imminent closure was back on the agenda. Members all agreed that something must be done but nobody seemed willing to take responsibility for…

After admiring a giant fuchsia at Ballure, the industrial history of Ramsey becomes the focus of William Gell's interest in his 1906 poem, Mannin Veg Veen. Grimm's fairy tales include one about Rapunzel, who was named after a salad vegetable, and that story is here translated into Manx. There's also music from across the Celtic nations.…

The cats in the hats with some cool tunes for the forthcoming rain from Mick Goodrick to Marius Neset . . .and several bases in between. Check it out . .Autor: Manx Radio

A Peel man who spent several years helping clear unexploded bombs in Ukraine made his final journey home today. A major housing developer is under fire over claims of sub-standard roofing on new builds. The Speaker of the House of Keys has spoken out after the Tynwald Standards Committee suffered a setback when its report into the Chief Minister wa…

Treasury insists the Isle of Man’s economy is not under pressure, after facing questions from politicians. The Isle of Man Government has made its first seizure of ‘illegal’ sandwich filler. The Island’s National Women’s Cricket squad is confident ahead of its debut in the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifiers.…

H hears about a wonderful new book highlighting the Island's unknown wonders, calls in to see Momma Moon in her studio and hear about a forthcoming exhibition, and Xpoet Saiorshe Coyle-Carroll tells us about her journey into poetryAutor: Manx Radio

An update on today's main news, including the top Tynwald debates and movement on the sewage treatment works in Peel.Autor: Manx Radio

The 2025 Isle of Man TT Races are imminent and once again Clerk of the TT Course Gary Thompson remains at the forefront of making sure the racing fortnight runs as safely and smoothly as possible. He's now entering his 13th year of overseeing the meeting and looking after all matters relating to the Snaefell Mountain Course. Manx Radio recently spo…

Chief Minister Alfred Cannan has returned to the Island after a top level meeting in Downing Street. What's the latest with the Family Library? We have an update from Tynwald, the sitting for May getting underway this morning. And we'll also find out how a new senior leadership team at Isle of Man Meats plans to 'improve' relations with the Island'…

The Global Minimum Tax (Pillar Two) Order 2024 (Confirmation) Bill 2025 received its principles stage reading at last week’s sitting of the Legislative Council. While the Bill’s title is to say the least a little bureaucratic it cements in Manx law an ability to bring in much needed tax revenue to Treasury while not impacting on the Isle of Man’s c…

Justice for Summerland campaigners are consulting lawyers to challenge the Attorney General’s refusal to order a new inquest in the High Court. A major new housing and regeneration project has been approved in the heart of Douglas. The Isle of Man TT kicks off a week today — we’ll hear from Peter Hickman as his new team makes its debut at the world…

In Maughold and Ramsey with William Gell, led by his 1906 poem, Mannin Veg Veen, there's some Hall Caine, Royal Ramsey, and the dashed hope of a Lieutenant-Governor. The Manx translation of Grimm's Fairy Tales again leads into strange goings on. Nothing strange about the music, though, with a selection from sounds from the Celtic nations.…

The Manx Wildlife Trust has announced a new project to restore a Manx rainforest at Glen Auldyn thanks to the Wildlife Trusts’ long-term partnership with Aviva. At 1,124 acres – with 750 acres suitable for rainforest habitat – it is the largest plantable area to enter the Wildlife Trusts’ rainforest recovery programme so far and will be the biggest…

In the last episode of Saturday Sport Classified of the 24/25 season, we dive into the stories and discussions from the latest campaign in Manx football, rugby and hockey Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben CunninghamAutor: Manx Radio

With TT 2025 fast approaching, we at Manx Radio have recently had the chance to catch up with some of the stars set to grace the Snaefell Mountain Course once again this year. And one of those is the reigning Senior TT champion, Davey Todd - and it's probably not an understatement to say it's been a hectic few months for him. After splitting from F…

In tonight's programme: It's the final weekend of the 24/25 Manx football season, we preview the finals of both the Hospital Cup and Masters FA Cup And with just over a week to go until the 2025 Isle of Man TT Races, we at Manx Radio have been catching up with some of the stars Tonight's show with Rob Pritchard features Tony Mepham, Davey Todd, Dea…

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

At the start of April, the plans of former TT winner and regular competitor James Hillier were thrown into uncertainty. Since then, Hillier has secured a Supersport ride with Bournemouth Kawasaki once again for TT 2025 but mystery remained around if he would be able to return to the big bike classes this year. Well... now we have an answer to that …

The headteachers union has demanded an urgent meeting with the education department, describing the relationship between schools and civil servants as 'toxic and broken'. The health minister hasn’t ruled out changing who would be eligible for an NHS dentist on the Island to reduce waiting lists. The Isle of Man athletics squad are quietly confident…

With the summer months beginning to roll in, now is the time of year that sees cricket on the Isle of Man start to flourish. With the local league season now underway, there was also a chance for the potential next generation of players to get a flavour of the sport during the recent 2025 Manx Youth Games. And that raised an important question abou…

Drums, teeth and XPoetry - what more could you want!Autor: Manx Radio

A round-up of the day's main news including a drive through of the incoming changes to the Manx Highway Code.Autor: Manx Radio

A round up of the day's main news and an update on the strange noises people have been hearing around the Island.Autor: Manx Radio

Just over a month ago Perspective heard from Robert Morrey who explained his plan to build an anaerobic digestor and energy hub at Andreas. Just over a week ago a group of farmers and government officials visited Scotland to see how AD plants work. I joined them as an independent observer and this week’s Agenda gives the farmers’ view on how energy…

A round up of the main news of the day - and have you heard the big bangs?Autor: Manx Radio