Paying for vanity surgery gone wrong, the state of Ramsey South Beach, Ørsted's international woes, Noel Edmonds' new home, Manx Telecom's contract, Manx Care SMS facility, no Sunday papers & tonight's meteor shower. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Tuesday 12th August 2025By Manx Radio

Half an hour of the latest news from the Isle of Man, including: The number of beds at Ramsey Cottage Hospital is being reduced. A former MHK tells us why he thinks there should be a referendum on Net Zero. And breaking news from the National Association of Head Teachers… It's Update with Lewis Foster for Monday, 11 August 2025.…

Junior Tynwald sat last month and as we heard on last week’s Agenda it was a very thoughtful and well considered sitting. On Agenda this week we hear the debate on a motion which considered what can be done to counter the dangers of social media. We also hear from some of students who took part and one of their teachers. It’s been a real privilege …

Match highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division match between FC Isle of Man and Glossop North End at The Bowl in Douglas with both teams searching for their first league win of the new campaign Match commentary by Rob Pritchard and Tony MephamBy Manx Radio

Junior Tynwald provided some lively debates which we’re covering on Agenda as well as some excellent questioning by Junior Tynwald members of Ministers and Department members. Manx Radio was there to record the whole sitting and on Perspective this week we’ll hear the first 50 minutes of the hour and eight minute long question time. Questions cover…

Christy was joined in the studio this evening by talented teen Zac Colligon, who shared some of his brand new songs and performed live for us in the studio. This podcast has an exclusive extra live session, so be sure to listen to the end!By Manx Radio

Poetry for Palestine medical support, the festival of choirs 2025 plus who won the teeth and what's next at the Loom!By Manx Radio

In the book version of William Gell's poem, Mannin Veg Veen, the final part is called Canto IX, and also has a title, The Rushen Epic - neither of which appear in the newspaper. There's a Manx translation of Grimm's Fairy Tales, and music from around the Celtic world.By Manx Radio

The cats in the hats with great new music from the likes of Jonathan Blake and Joshua Redman plus great sounds from Tomasz Stanko and Norma Winstone with the Altantic Jazz collectiveBy Manx Radio

The health minister says the Isle of Man would probably match the UK when dealing with the immigration health surcharge. Currently, the fee across is £1,035 per year for adults and £776 per visa for those aged 18 and under. Immigration Lawyer Maria Bridson says the surcharge might have a negative impact on the number of applications to the Island, …

Our One2Three Charity of the Week is Isle of Play. All this week between 1 and 3pm we find out about the work the team do, upcoming events, how you can support what they do and much more. If you know of a small charity that you think we could feature in this spot, drop an email to [email protected] telling us a bit about it. The Charity of the Week…

Health & Social Minister Claire Christian MHK and Interim Chief Officer Tim O'Neill take calls and questions on Manx Care's deficit, Ramsey Cottage Hospital, NHS GP and dentist appointments, the proposed health levy, cancer care and more. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Monday 11th August 2025By Manx Radio

Live from from the Royal Manx Agricultural Show at Knockaloe with Tim Cowsill and Chris Kneale from DEFA, Ean Parsons of Manx NFU, Bill Dale (Beach Buddies) and Lawrie Hooper MHK on agriculture, agribusiness, retail economy and more. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Friday 8th August 2025By Manx Radio

Kiran Wimberly is a Presbyterian minister living and working in Ireland where her husband leads the Corrymeela Community - Ireland's oldest peace and reconciliation organisation. She's developed a valuable music ministry blending the Psalms with traditional Celtic tunes - assisted by The McGraths - and their story is here!…

The best music from the time when radio was king! From Benny Goodman to Isobel Buchanan!By Radio Manx Ltd

In tonight's programme: After a draw and a defeat so far, FC Isle of Man return home in the NWCFL Premier Division this weekend hoping to secure their first win of the 2025/26 season A stellar turnout is expected for this weekend's Isle of Man Marathon and Half-Marathon races in Ramsey in what will also mark the start of this year's No Rest For The…

The government has addressed growing speculation about illegal migrants living on the Isle of Man. Work to empty the Clypse Reservoir is underway – we’ll speak to Manx Utilities to find out why that’s happening. A stellar turnout is expected at this year’s marathon in Ramsey.By Manx Radio

Maralyn Crellin presents a programme in which we hear from author and illustrator Rosemary Greening about Blooming Marvellous : Manx Wildflowers - A Botanical Journey, published by Loaghtan Books, and Ruth Keggin Gell talks to some recent visitors to the Island.By Manx Radio

The 8S bus service has taken to the road for the first time, marking what will be the return of a route to Cregneash. A major shake-up of jury service rules could be on the way. Isle of Pride is officially back after a three-year hiatus.By Manx Radio

Treasury Minister Alex Allinson MHK takes calls and questions on immigration, the Health Levy, Manx Care's overspend, more social housing, abolishing VAT, the Auditor General's role, Private Healthcare, Meat Plant accounts & more. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Thursday 7th August 2025By Manx Radio

Isle of Pride is officially back. Three years after wrapping up, a new board has been formed to take over the running of the charity going forward. It stopped operating in 2022 after unplanned protests at its last Pride event and also amid questions about LGBTQ+ representation on its previous committee. New director, James Cherry, has been telling …

Lawyers representing the Summerland Campaign Group are challenging the Attorney General's decision not to grant a fresh inquest. The Isle of Man Medical Society's warned of worsening patient outcomes after a leaked Manx Care memo revealed potential cuts to elective surgery sessions. Thirteen Manx landmarks are being considered for special protectio…

Landlords and the MT fibre rollout, Safe Spaces Bill implications, legality of Halfway Horse Trams, dilapidated Onchan building, 8S bus service & turbine blades stored at Summerland. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Wednesday 6th August 2025By Manx Radio

The Iconic Victory Cafe on the slopes of Snaefell at the Bungalow has been put up for sale by owners Benn and Vicki Quirk. Simon Richardson's been speaking to Vicki to find out more.By Radio Manx Ltd

More great folk and roots sounds from JB as he gears up for another busy folk festival season!By Radio Manx Ltd

A leaked document has revealed Manx Care is planning possible cuts to elective surgery sessions. New government figures have contradicted claims made by the enterprise minister that hotels are “full all season”. Organisers of the Island Games are facing calls to reconsider hosting the event in the Faroe Islands.…

Infrastructure Minister Michelle Haywood MHK takes calls and questions on 20mph speed limits, UK road contractors, 5 year social housing tenancies, Safe Access Zones Bill, big stones on the roadside & more. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Tuesday 5th August 2025By Manx Radio

Questions are being asked about the fairness of Manx Telecom’s fibre rollout after some homeowners have been told they have to pay to get their homes connected. New figures show there’s been a significant rise in the number of personal data breaches reported so far this year. Women’s football is expanding with hopes of boosting its popularity.…

Junior Tynwald sat last month and a very interesting, thoughtful and at times provocative sitting it was too. A motion which considered whether wind turbines should form an essential part of the Island’s future energy supply was amended by students who expressed concern that the potential damage to biodiversity and habits should be considered along…

New Head of Engagement at MWT, Dr Carmel Croukamp talks to H about her background, taking on the role and championing the underdogs in the natural world!By Manx Radio

For the first time in five years, Ramsey Rugby Club will be returning to the English leagues system for the upcoming new season Along with testing themselves against off-Island opposition, it'll see them face the exciting prospect of coming up against fellow Manx side, Vagabonds in this latest campaign In this extended interview, Ramsey club captai…

Your Telecom cost of copper to fibre, Ramsey Harbour Wall exhibition update, Steam Packet's EV policy, Post Office's 'universality', closed public lavatories on Douglas Promenade & combatting Manx emigration. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Monday 4th August 2025By Manx Radio

Ta Maralyn Crellin chebbal 'Shiaght Laa', as ta shin clashtyn meer ass 'Goll as Gaccan' marish Phil Gawne, roish my vees skeeal ny Braaraghyn Grimm ass 'Claare ny Gael'. Maralyn Crellin presents 'Shiaght Laa' and we hear an extract from 'Goll as Gaccan' with Phil Gawne, before there's a story of the Brothers Grimm from 'Claare ny Gael'.…

July Tynwald still has a few treasurers to squeeze out including an impassioned speech from Sarah Maltby in which she called on Tynwald members to stop just singing about our Green Hills by the Sea and actually do something to protect and maintain the public rights of way that allow us access to some of the most beautiful countryside in these islan…

Why is Manx-born Robert Burdett living and working in Illinois ? What has drawn him and his wife Kathleen back to the Island ? What are the benefits of 'twinning' two churches? And why does Bishop Tom Demby from Sierra Leone believe he's found his spiritual home on the Isle of Man? All the answers are in this week's programme!…

'Modern day troubadour' Joe Martin has already had an incredible career in music and it's only getting more exciting for him, with his new album about to be recorded in Nashville by Glenn Campbell's son (as y'do!) This year, he made the Island his home, so we invited him in to the Live Lounge to hear his story. Find out more here: JoeMartinMusic…

In tonight's programme: What impact will the success of the lionesses have on women and girls football on Island? The Isle of Man's women's football development officer has been speaking to Manx Radio We'll also get the latest on the plans for the new domestic football season which will be kicking-off in a few weeks time For the first time in five …

Is the Isle of Man’s work permit system open to abuse? One MHK fears current check-ups on employers aren’t strong enough. If you think there’s insufficient parking in Douglas, the Council says think again! Some of the Island’s best snooker players are headed for this year’s Home International.By Manx Radio

Having already emerged as one of the Isle of Man's latest athletics talents, Carla Teece is looking to reach greater heights in her career. In this extended interview, the Manx sprinter tells us about her recent Island Games experience in Orkney, the challenges she overcame to get there and the dream of flying the Manx flag on one of the biggest st…

Ramsey Harbour's new 4ft wall, Dingy Douglas and the Strand Street cyclists, Tesco's short dated fruit, a new butcher for Port Erin, the 1979 Customs & Excise agreement & Archallagan Plantation's re-opened. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Friday 1st August 2025By Manx Radio

A new campaign is hoping to raise awareness about the dangers of becoming a so-called 'Money Mule'. This is when someone receives money from a third party in their bank account and transfers it to another, or takes it out in cash and gives it to someone else, and then gets paid a commission for it. It's a method of money laundering and vulnerable p…

The Chief Executive of Isle of Man-based Conister Bank has written to the UK Chancellor ahead of the Autumn Budget Statement, calling for urgent and targeted support to unlock the growth potential of Britain’s small and medium-sized enterprises. In an open letter addressed to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, Douglas Grant highlighted research from parent …

The Dean of Cathedral Isle of Man has been targeted by hateful messages and phone calls after displaying a Palestinian flag. The government’s responded to a petition calling for more Manx produce to be stocked on the shelves here. The annual Le Dans cycling challenge is set to take place.By Manx Radio