Find out what Manx Radio's MD has been up to today, as well as all the other main news that's been happening, and what Beth wants for Christmas...על ידי Manx Radio

We hear how Centre Stage Productions are changing their show for 2025, Jan Allison has more saucy poems in a second flush of work just published and a bit more from Maurice Powell following his decision to hang up his batonעל ידי Manx Radio

Does prison work? Clearly it protects us from people who’ve shown a willingness to harm fellow citizens; and it acts as a deterrent to people who might be thinking about committing a crime. It’s less successful in rehabilitation of offenders though and Andrew Neilson from the Howard League for Penal Reform believes that in some cases more effective…

From the Calf, William Gell's attention switches to the Chickens in his 1906 poetic tour of the Island, Mannin Veg Veen. Going round to Port Erin, we look at William Milner's association with it, including the tower on Bradda Head. Though Gell doesn't mention him, we also look at Arnold Bennett, who set a chapter of his 1902 novel, Anna of the Five…

December Tynwald is shaping up to be a slightly less verbose affair than its November neighbour with just three main government motions on the Order Paper but one or two meaty motions tabled by back benchers. In one of those Stu Peters stands like King Canute against the Net Zero tide. Stu explains why on Perspective. New DoI Minister Michelle Hayw…

At their recent annual Charity Event, Ramsey-based AFD Software distributed £1.2 million from Company profits, between 91 local and global charities. As the sophisticated use of postcodes is at the heart of their business, the company is also known as The Postcode People - and the annual charity event has become The Postcode Party - a chance to cel…

In tonight's programme: Ahead of the arrival of Storm Darragh, we get the latest on what will happen to the Isle of Man's latest football schedule A returning FC Isle of Man player has spoken of the ambition he and the club has to aim high in the NWCFL Premier Division this campaign An Island-born boxer speaks on his chances of winning a national t…

The boys recover from London Jazz Fest 2024 with some cool piano from the likes of Colin Vallon, Michel Petrucciani and Keith Jarrettעל ידי Manx Radio

Ray Lakeman, Gyp Buggane, Ruby Biscoe Taylor and Matt Brewster come to the Live Lounge to share a very special new album, featuring a host of incredible talent for the Island who have come together to celebrate the memory of Jacques and Torin Lakeman.על ידי Manx Radio

Lots packed into tonight's programme, bringing you right up to date with what's been happening on the Island over the past 24 hours.על ידי Manx Radio

All the news from the day is here for you - with a bit of Mastermind thrown in...על ידי Manx Radio

We reflect on the clean-up after the storm at the weekend in this episode, as well as 'does prison work' and dental waiting lists.על ידי Manx Radio

What's going to happen weather wise on the Isle of Man this weekend? All the details for you here.על ידי Manx Radio

We hear from the Met Office in this episode with the very latest weather update ahead of an amber weather warning this weekend for severe gales and storm force winds.על ידי Manx Radio

We hear about a special promenade Shakespeare performance for MADF's 75th anniversary, local poet David Callin on his new collection of work " From the Nab" and more from Chloe Woolley's 20 years at Culture Vannin.על ידי Manx Radio

Here's your daily news round-up from the Isle of Man, with details of new faces in Government departments, optimism over the reinstatement of a bus route in the south of the Island, along with some Christmas cheer and endurance.על ידי Manx Radio

Today episode includes some feisty contributions from the House of Keys today - we find out about am event being held to support carers on the Isle of Man and the heartbreakingly lovely story about a rescue dog.על ידי Manx Radio

The Reproductive Rights Bill seeks to bring up to date our somewhat archaic legislation . This private members Bill has been brought forward by Tanya August Philips MLC and addresses matters relating to fertilization, embryology and surrogacy. We’ve also had some important international tax orders in Tynwald and an Income Tax Bill going through Key…

If you missed the news today, the highlights are here for you in under 30 minutes. We'll hear from a mum reflecting on ten years since both her sons died from a drugs overdose, why the Cabinet Office Minister believes he's fit for the job and have you signed up yet??על ידי Manx Radio

Entries are now open for next year's Parish Walk. The annual event will take place on Saturday 21 June. Ray Cox is the Race Director:על ידי Manx Radio

William Gell has brought us from Douglas Head to Derbyhaven and Castletown in his 1906 publication, Mannin Veg Veen, a poem in which he paid tribute to the Three Legs with his three-legged rhyming scheme. He's no sooner given a nod to Castle Rushen than he takes us back out to Langness. Although they're called Fairy Tales, the stories collected by …

At November Tynwald members pondered when is a dependency not a dependency, should UK legislation introduced to the Isle of Man by CoMin be laid before Tynwald and does the Isle of Man need a permanent representative in London? It’s remarkable that there has been little discussion and even less change to our constitutional relationship with the UK …

Caroline Devlin is Chair of the Friends of Ballaugh Old Church - a community group committed to protecting and preserving the iconic little church with the famous 'leaning' gateposts - and to exploring and interpreting its fascinating history. Her love for the church has inspired her to write a Christmas song - listen to its first play during today…

Round-up of sport results on the Isle of Man, including football, rugby and hockey results plus the draw for the ECAP FA Cup Preliminary Round. Simon Quine is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham.על ידי Manx Radio

A look ahead to all of the weekend's sport including football with Tony Mepham, rugby with Dave Christian and we look ahead to Cup, Plate and Bowl finals in hockey with Ben Cunningham. Plus we hear from FC Isle of Man manager Paul Jones ahead of their game against AFC Liverpool.על ידי Manx Radio

There's a report of an outbreak of Scabies in the Island - we'll have the latest information - A UK politician is calling for a House of Commons debate on the Summerland disaster - Plus the latest news from the UK as they seek to introduce the assisted dying billעל ידי Manx Radio

The full roundup of today's news in less than 30 minutes. Beth Espey takes you through what's been happening.על ידי Manx Radio

H speaks to Director of Culture Vannin Breesha Maddrell about a last chance to nominate someone for the RBV award, hears about new classes in the Guild Syllabus 2025 and catches up with author Rob Cowley who tells him about the success of his creative writing competition for youngstersעל ידי Manx Radio

What's happening power wise for people in Santon, the latest from the tribunal to rule on a dispute between Crogga and one of its founding members and Thomas - the free feline!על ידי Manx Radio

We hear about a tribunal involving Crogga in today's episode, as well as more reaction to the CoMIN changes and news of where a Brian Kneale sculpture is going now it won't be at Niarbyl.על ידי Manx Radio

Getting withdrawal symptoms from last week’s bumper Tynwald sitting? Well this evenings Agenda is just the answer. All the Tynwald highlights we couldn’t squeeze in to Sunday’s Perspective, including education, the post office, a bit more on the NI Fund and a few bonus questions thrown in too. There are certainly some big issues being discussed at …

Some political analysis in today's programme after the changes to the Council of Ministers. What does it all mean and what do you think? It's all here.על ידי Manx Radio

In 1906 William Gell of Onchan had his third book published containing his lengthy poem, Mannin Veg Veen, which made a poetical tour of the Island. In honour of the Three Legs, William Gell decided to write his poem in rhyming triplets. However, before embarking on the tour, we look at a full-page photograph, the title page and William Gell's dedic…

It might be easier to talk about what Tynwald didn’t discuss this week in their rare three day sitting. Housing or lack of it was discussed, the future of our pensions, health, drugs, energy, food, the Post Office, education, dyslexia and the constitution were all squeezed in to a very busy Tynwald sitting and Perspective was there to record some o…

"Ordinary Miracles: Meals, Mess and Meeting Jesus in Unexpected Places" is the title of a book written by my guest this morning - and it pretty accurately sums up the life of Pastor Chris Lane - as you’ll understand when you listen to him talking about planting a pioneering church in inner-city Salford, Greater Manchester, over 20 years ago, and wh…

Round-up of a storm affected Saturday of sport on the Isle of Man, including football and hockey results and the draw for the Plum Properties Railway Cup Semi-Finals. Simon Quine is joined by Tony Mepham and Ben Cunningham.על ידי Manx Radio

In tonight's programme: The premier league top two and Division 2 leading duo are all on the road in Manx football as head into the second half of league fixtures the Isle of Man season We'll also hear from the boss of a side looking to keep up the pace towards the sharp end of Division 2 Targeting a club record winning streak on Saturday, FC Isle …

If you want to know how Storm Bert is likely to affect the Island this weekend - all the details are in today's episode for you. There's a full forecast, details of potential travel disruption and where you can get sandbags from if you any worries.על ידי Manx Radio

The latest weather updates in today's episode as we look ahead to the arrival of Storm Bert...also a run down of what Tynwald has been debating today, a call for part of Ramsey to be pedestrianised and find out why a cat has been given a chain to wear...על ידי Manx Radio

Maurice Powell explains to H why he's stepping down as MD of the IOM Symphony Orchestra, Chloe Woolley celebrates 20 years in her role at Culture Vannin, we hear about a special guest for a DTB gala concert - and some poetry from Usha Kishoreעל ידי Manx Radio

The very latest on the weather situation and what the roads might be like tomorrow, as well as some of the big Tynwald debates, reaction to the possible Manx Telecom takeover and some good news for people with mobility issues.על ידי Manx Radio

Match highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and Burscough at The Bowl in Douglas The in-form 'Ravens' were targeting a sixth straight victory against a Burscough side without a win in seven Match commentary from Rob Pritchard and Tony Mephamעל ידי Manx Radio

How much news can you cram into 30 minutes? The answer is a lot. From Manx Telecom's reported takeover to a proposed new multi-storey car park in Douglas, a letter from the Chief Minister to the British Medical Association and the very latest from Tynwald on the National Insurance Fund and much more - it's all here.…

The full Enthronement Service of the Right Reverend Patricia Hillas as Bishop of Sodor and Man - recorded in the Cathedral Church of St German, Peel on 16 November 2024 All those taking part in the service are named at appropriate points throughout the recording. With special thanks to Justin and his team at the ELS Group who kindly provided and sp…

The Rt Reverend Patricia Hillas was Enthroned as the 88th Bishop of Sodor and Man in the Cathedral Church of St German in Peel on Saturday 16th November. This week's programme brings you edited highlights from that service. There's also a separate podcast of the complete unedited service - search for AT YOUR SERVICE Podcast Special - Bishop Tricia'…

You wait around for an environment, food or agriculture strategy and then suddenly three appear all at once. DEFA Minister Clare Barber tells Agenda all about the energy strategy, the food security strategy and the agriculture strategy. There's no new money to help deliver the food security and agriculture strategies which may leave farmers feeling…

All the latest news in this episode - including Travel Lodge's plans for the Island, developments in the Manx Radio investigation into gas prices and a look ahead to this month's Tynwald sitting.על ידי Manx Radio

One of the sensations of its day was a trial in Douglas of George Barker James Cooper, the scion of a Manchester business family, whose relationship with Edith Annie Cooper, his wife, was volatile, going from apparent harmony to drunken violence in an instant. In one such episode, Edith was killed in their room at the Regent Hotel in Douglas. The C…

It’s November Tynwald next week and probably the most important item is what changes are need to ensure the National Insurance Fund - and the pensions it helps to pay - remain sustainable in the future. Treasury Minister Alex Allinson MHK explains the changes he’s considering which includes replacing the triple lock promise for future pension incre…

Round-up of the latest football, rugby and hockey results across the Isle of Man Ben Cunningham is joined by Tony Mepham and Dave Christianעל ידי Manx Radio