The cats in the hats have great music from the likes of Eric Dolphy and Vincent Meissner plus pay tribute to jazz greats Al Foster, Louis Moholo Moholo and Brian Kellockעל ידי Manx Radio

In tonight's programme: The 2025 Parish Walk is upon us, we hear from the Race Director ahead of this year's event getting underway tomorrow morning The Isle of Man will play host to an international tennis tournament from Sunday for five days of competition in Douglas One of the biggest events on the Isle of Man golf's calendar is here with qualif…

Gas tariffs are set to rise from 1 July. Campaigners want parents to delay giving their children smartphones. We have the latest from the first 20mph drop-in session. And reaction as UK MPs vote in favour of assisted dying for England and Wales. All that and more on Update for Friday, 20 June with Lewis Foster.…

H talks to recently retired Arts Development Manager at the Arts Council Jane Corkill, hears from current Bard Jordanne Kennaugh as she heads towards the end of her tenure in the role and an early preview of this year's Yn Chrunniaghtעל ידי Manx Radio

In last week’s sitting of the House of Keys Lawrie Hooper asked the Enterprise Minister Tim Johnston “Whether the Minimum Wage will be increased to £13.05 by 1st October 2025 to reach equivalence with the minimum salary threshold for Worker Migrant visas at that date? In an interesting exchange it emerged that government’s position appears to be th…

A translation into Manx of stories from the Brothers Grimm is interwoven with more from the 1906 poem by William Gell, Mannin Veg Veen, the dear little Isle of Man. In between is music from the six Celtic nations : Brittany, Cornwall, Ireland, the Isle of Man, Scotland and Wales.על ידי Manx Radio

After a decade away from home, Palestinian journalist and film-maker, Yousef Alhelou travelled back to Gaza to reconnect with the people and places of his childhood. His intention was to make a documentary film, which would reveal the hidden beauties, joys, and treasures of Gaza. The footage taken during his two months trip would become some of the…

One of the Island's busiest and most popular musicians, singer songwriter and Beatles fanatic Ian Thompson, talks us through his new releases, plays live in the studio and reflects on the importance of Brian Wilson with Christy.על ידי Manx Radio

One of the Isle of Man's major mass participation events is upon us once again with the 2025 Parish Walk taking place this coming weekend on 21st and 22nd June. The annual occasion sees hundreds of people from all walks of life take on all or part of a grueling yet visually stunning 85-mile route around this Island. Along with being a special day f…

A round up of the main news - and we learn an interesting fact about Sports Editor Rob Pritchard.על ידי Manx Radio

All the news of the day in under 30 minutes with Beth Espey.על ידי Manx Radio

Here's Tuesday main news wrapped up in a half hour bundle for you - including the very latest on the Family Library after it was debated in Tynwald.על ידי Manx Radio

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

In tonight's programme: As the 2025 Island Games edge closer, the Isle of Man women's national football return to action on home soil this weekend Having made Manx sporting history in boxing, we catch up with the Island fighter who's recently become a WBC champion We take a look into what's been happening and what's in store in the ever-busy world …

All the latest news from the Isle of Man with Beth Espey.על ידי Manx Radio

A round-up of today's top stories with Beth Espeyעל ידי 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 Seriesעל ידי Manx Radio

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.על ידי Manx Radio

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

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

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 Railwayעל ידי Manx Radio

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.על ידי 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.על ידי 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.על ידי 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 . .על ידי 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.…

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…

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 poetryעל ידי Manx Radio

An update on today's main news, including the top Tynwald debates and movement on the sewage treatment works in Peel.על ידי 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…