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

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

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

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 …

Douglas Central MHK Chris Thomas takes calls and questions on the proposed 20 mph limit, Crogga gas field, the old Nurses Home development, electoral reform, government strategy, the taxi trade, his own political career & more It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Friday 13th June 2025על ידי Manx Radio

H explores the fascinating "Hear Us" project, its links with author Malcolm Lowry, and the sounds under the sea . .על ידי Manx Radio

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

Douglas Promenade glass panels replace storm boards, disappearing shipping companies, lack of Steam Packet sailings to Ireland, government's increased salary bill & catching and eating Spur Dog. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Thursday 12th June 2025על 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…

Victoria Street's taxi rank and Loading Bay, the future for our assisted Dying legislation, Emergency Department X-Ray protocol & local authority election nominations open today. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Wednesday 11th June 2025על ידי Manx Radio

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.…

Explores the legacy of Beryl Swain, the first woman to race in the TT, and a local band’s musical tribute raising funds for the Island’s hyperbaric chamber.על ידי Manx Radio

Manx Care's new Medical Director Dr. Chris Stockport takes calls and questions on HRT availability, dentists, GP provision, sexual health, COVID, medical careers for young people, ADHD & more. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Tuesday 10th June 2025על ידי Manx Radio

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

Diminishing taxi ranks in Douglas, 20mph limit approved on 2020, recycling wind farms, replacement railings opposite Empress Hotel & the future for our Combined Cycle Gas Turbine. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Monday 9th June 2025על ידי 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!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

Peel Commissioners to review 'Peel Day', wrong way cyclist on mountain, advertising IOM tourism in Ireland, electronic tags on the way here, policing the 20mph limit & the dangers of EV fires on ships. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Thursday 5th June 2025על 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

What poverty means on the Island, students' tuition fees cost and benefit, Peter's back on TT Live, politicians responsibility for policy, spending money to save money & the £3 cup of coffee. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Wednesday 4th June 2025על 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

Unemployment at 0.7% causing an issue, DOI's attitude re: badly parked motorhomes, problems with TT Live app, government roadshow question format query & being respectful. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Tuesday 3rd June 2025על 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…

20 mph limit latest - poles go up in Onchan, TT races not helping retailers, Family Library rescue mission, Destination First clean-up operation, government listening roadshow & 'epidemic' of TT STDs. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Monday 2nd June 2025על ידי Manx Radio

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…

Murder investigation information request, visiting campervan grey water disposal, Douglas back lanes' refuse issues, prison work parties & government's 'Listening To You ' roadshows. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Friday 30th May 2025על ידי Manx Radio

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 …

Leader of Douglas City Council Devon Watson takes calls and questions on social housing, maintenance of play areas, rusting Promenade railings, crumbling roads, brownfield redevelopment, that new light at the Sea Terminal & more. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Thursday 29th May 2025על ידי Manx Radio

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…

20mph limit information, IOM Net Zero commitment, crashes on Mountain Road, finding the Etio education survey cost, Alexa issues and tunein.com & seeking Douglas Bay swimmers. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Wednesday 28th May 2025על ידי Manx Radio

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…

Steam Packet's seven public years, Derby Square's missing mast, imported meat and cheese seized, Net Zero rules not changeable, wet weather tyres for TT & stockpiled COVID coffee. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Tuesday 27th May 2025על ידי Manx Radio

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…

Douglas City Councillor David Cretney takes calls and questions on Strand Street, the Promenade, public sector housing, the squares, back lanes, bin collection, brownfield sites, Manx Grand Prix experiences & more. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Friday 23rd May 2025על ידי Manx Radio

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…

The problem of anti-social cycling, Canadian feedback, Ballanard Road ballyhoo, a Southern commuter train & how to provide tourists with information. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Thursday 22nd May 2025על ידי Manx Radio