The Jazz Hamsters bring you Part 1 of their look back at some favourite albums from 2024!Manx Radio による

Some details about Manx Care's planning for next week's doctors' strike in today's programme. we also hear about the report into the size of the Manx government and praise for Colby AFC for saving the life of one of their players using a defibrillator.Manx Radio による

We hear about the artwork and design of a set of stamps to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the IOM Arts Council, more about the history of the council itself, and a look forward to 2025 at the Erin Arts CouncilManx Radio による

On the 4th March the House of Keys will choose four people to become members of the Legislative Council. Prior to that vote, Agenda will be speaking with all the candidates so that you can find out more about the people that hope to become national politicians, voting in Tynwald on policy and finance and playing a significant role in shaping the la…

We're on the way southwards down the east coast with William Gell in his 1906 poem, Mannin Veg Veen : A Poetical Sketch of the Isle of Man. As he tells us, we'll be coming back to some of the places barely mentioned in this quick coastal tour which has made up Cantos I and II of his poem, with seven more to come. We arrive back in Douglas Bay now. …

Normally on Perspective we hear from seasoned voices giving their sage opinions on the affairs of the day. This week at least for the first part of the program we break from the norm and hear from Castle Rushen High School Junior Achievement program entrants Gate 2 plate. They aim to help strengthen the connection between Manx food consumers and th…

Special guests this week are leaders at the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity - Chief Executive Officer Paul Woolley, and Director of Church Relations, Ken Benjamin - they're asking - how might Jesus live your life? - or my life ? The LICC exists to 'join the dots' between church life and life outside the church - to show that in a hea…

Results, reaction and analysis from today's football, rugby and hockey action from across the Isle of Man Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben CunninghamManx Radio による

Fancy a change from the usual seasonal playlist? Christy breaks out her best festive tunes, from near and far, old and new, to give you a truly alternative Christmas?Manx Radio による

We hear from the Health Minister on today's programme, giving an initial reaction to news of the doctors strike next week. We'll also hear the thoughts of a bank bencher who believes there needs to be a 'complete forensic overview' of Manx Care and its spending. Also - some good news from Ramsey as a hut on the South Beach is officially opened.…

- The Doctors strike is due to get underway next week - theres more on that - There changes afoot to the minimum wage in the Isle of Man - we'll hear about that - Plus Good Morning Island Games - Lorraine Kelly has been named as one of the hosts at this year's event in OrkneyManx Radio による

Tonight, breaking news as doctors on the Isle of Man announce they will strike for the first time in the Island's history. We bring you the details about the industrial action, which will start at 7am on Wednesday 22 January and end at 7am on Friday 24 January.Manx Radio による

More on the fire which closed a road in Ramsey for two hours this morning, how can we reinvent the Manx high street and some news which is out of this world.Manx Radio による

In tonight's programme: The two Division 2 title rivals will meet in a potentially pivotal clash as one of the headline ties in this weekend's Isle of Man football fixtures With two trophies in the bag this season already, what's next for Ayre United? We get the thoughts of their first team manager In rugby, Douglas are back at home with a daunting…

Two public sector employers have put new offers on the table in a bid to end disputes over pay. Reaction to the pending closure of another of Ramsey's bank branches. And we hear how the Steam Packet helped pay tribute to a woman known as a 'Manx Viking Queen'. Oh.. and the Mountain Road has reopened! That's Update for Friday 10 January with Lewis F…

Some breaking news from a teaching union in tonight's programme, also concern about heating costs for those in sheltered accommodation, more on the Island's leucistic hen harrier and news of a reindeer who's still on the Island...find out more here.Manx Radio による

In the first Spotlight of 2025, we hear from an Isle of Man student appearing in the Cambridge Footlights this spring, talk to the king of puns Milton Jones ahead of his show on the Island next month and catch up with the Arts Council as they look forward to their 60th anniversary year.Manx Radio による

We hear the very latest weather forecast live from the Met Office, there are some tips for driving in icy conditions and we hear about a very special Manx woman making her way home.Manx Radio による

Tonight pay disputes, pay rises, some advice about the route into politics, a looming deadline if you're thinking about becoming an MLC and something heartwarming from St Ninian's High School.Manx Radio による

Results, reaction and analysis of the latest football and rugby action across the Isle of Man PLUS, the draws are made in Manx football for the first round proper of this year's Ecap FA Cup and GH Corlett Woods Cup. And in hockey, draws are made for the opening rounds of the 2025 Men's and Ladies cup tournaments Ben Cunningham is joined by Tony Mep…

Match highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division fixture between FC Isle of Man and Glossop North End at The Bowl in Douglas. As a new calendar year gets underway, both sides were looking to make a winning start to 2025 in the first meeting of both teams this campaign Match commentary from Rob Pritchard and Tony Mepham…

Agenda 6.1.25 In the final November sitting of Legislative Council members held their second Evidence Stage on the Assisted Dying Bill and MLCs heard from two expert witnesses Bridget Carter and Dr Claud Regnard as well as the Bill’s promoter Alex Allinson. Ms Carter works to prevent coercive behaviour towards vulnerable elderly people and Dr Regna…

Happy New Year! Welcome to the first news roundup of 2025 where we make some predictions for the year ahead. Also in this episode Manx Care and St Christopher's tell us they're fully committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children on the Island, and we speak to some rather unusual spectators at the Raven's game at the weekend.…

The 1906 poem, Mannin Veg Veen : A Poetical Sketch of the Isle of Man has brought us to the Point of Ayre, where William Gell admires the lighthouse, as he has elsewhere as he's conducted us round the coast. We set off down the east coast now and admire the work of Edward Corteen in building the main road from Glen Mona through to Minorca Hill, and…

There was so much discussed in last month’s Tynwald that we couldn’t fit it all in to December coverage. So as we’ve still not reached old Christmas Day it’s not unreasonable to extend December a little so we can cover Crogga, the Minister without portfolio, attempts to change the tax system - both increases and decreases - and an attempt to reform…

Guests today are Ruth Keggin-Gell and Gareth Moore talking about the peaceful Taize style of worship - with an invitation to join Ruth to learn some beautiful prayerful chants translated into the Manx language, then go to a service in Ballagarey led by Gareth - and sing what you have learned! A visit to newly re-opened St Catherine's Church in Port…

The cats in the hats jump into 2025 with a special dedicated to some of the modern jazz greats we've lost in the last year. A best of 24 to follow!Manx Radio による

Rob Pritchard and the pundits look back at the big sporting moments of the last 12 months.Manx Radio による

Perspective 29.12.24 Are you going cold turkey from the absence of Manx politics over the Christmas time? Are you hopeful that the bright star in the east is not a giant meteor heading straight for us? Perhaps you’re full of Christmas love and cheer and looking forward to a bright and prosperous 2025? Well Perspective may have some of the answers a…

Looking back over 2024 with some of the guests and the stories they shared - and there's music too! Guests featured in this review of 2024 are : A tribute to the late Marilyn Cannell Richard Littledale - author and broadcaster - on his book to help children discover the joys of gardening, growing things, and taking little steps towards saving the p…

Rt Reverend Tricia Hillas has just completed two months as a newly-consecrated Bishop, now in ministry here on the Isle of Man, as Bishop of Sodor and Man. In this hour-long special programme, Tricia talks about her family and her life and work before (and after!) ordination, as well as sharing some thoughts about the deeper meaning of the Christma…

As an early Christmas present we’ve got a yuletide topped and tailed Agenda, stuffed with an interview with newly appointed Cabinet Office Minister David Ashford. What does Mr Ashford hope to achieve in his return to Ministerial politics and does his appointment herald the start of a program of delivery of the much trumpted headline grabbing target…

Following the 1906 poem of William Gell, Mannin Veg Veen, he's brought us to St Patrick's Isle, and he mentions the figure of Fenella from Sir Walter Scott's 1823 novel, Peveril of the Peak. We look at part of Sir Walter's description of Fenella from Chapter Sixteenth, as it appears in his book, before resuming a rapid journey up the west coast to …

Three local church leaders reflect on the importance and the challenge of Christmas - Rev Dr Janet Corlett, Chair of District of the Methodist Church; Monsignor John Devine, Senior Roman Catholic Priest from the Cathedral Church of St Mary of the Isle, Douglas, and the Rt Rev'd Patricia Hillas, Bishop of Sodor and Man. There's two contrasting piece…

Sherry, upmarket crisps, mince pies satumas and a festive selection of Xmas jazz old and new with the jazz hamsters . . .!Manx Radio による

- A police officer walks free from court with allegations against him dropped - Visitor numbers for the last two Manx Grand Prix and Classic TT are down - Plus a lifeboat disaster is remembered ....Manx Radio による

Perspective 15.12.24 December Tynwald proved to be a lively affair with lots of interesting debate and questions and answers. There were questions about food security and the Minister without portfolio and a debate on housing - we may begin to see some being built next year. And spare a thought for Speaker of the House of Keys Juan Watterson who’s …

Some December Tynwald leftovers to dig into on Agenda. We hear from the new and former chairs of the Public Services Commission as Tynwald considered why the Commission hadn’t published its annual reports. The Commission is the employer of around four thousand civil servants so it’s kind of important that we get to find out what they’re up to. We a…

An energy company has been ordered to pay a six figure sum to one of its former directors following a tribunal - The cost of sending a letter is to go up as the Post Office introduces a new pricing model - Plus a look at some of the Island's weird and wacky Christmas celebrations....Manx Radio による

In the last Spotlight of the year, H at last catches up with two of the newest members of the Arts Council and another chat with fundraiser and book writer extraordinaire, Bill Booth.Manx Radio による

A Douglas man alleged to have broken bail terms walks free from court after police deliver him too late... - The redevelopment of Douglas promenade did not go over budget says the Treasury Minister... - And there's governmental agreement over assisted dying proposals....Manx Radio による

Match highlights from the NWCFL Premier Division match between FC Isle of Man and Stockport Town at The Bowl, Douglas. The Manx side - looking to bounce back from defeat for the first time in two months - took on a Stockport side which had already bested them earlier in the campaign Match commentary from Rob Pritchard and Tony Mepham…

Comprehensive round-up of all the scores and analysis of the latest sporting fixtures across the Isle of Man Ben Cunningham is joined by Tony Mepham and Dave ChristianManx Radio による

Following in the footsteps of his two-time Sidecar TT-winning father, George Holden will take to the Snaefell Mountain Course for the first time in 2025 What's more he'll join forces with a passenger who enjoyed a memorable 2024 meeting - Jake Roberts was a podium finisher during this year's event In this extended interview we hear from both on thi…

Some timely advice from Public Health in this episode, as well as details about prices of things you buy most often on the Island and a lovely song about a much loved Manx church.Manx Radio による

William Gell's 1906 poem, Mannin Veg Veen, has brought us to Port Erin, and here we pause to look at the work of a frequent visitor to the Island, and particularly to Port Erin, the writer Arnold Bennett. We then compare what he has to say about the view from Bradda with what William Gell writes, but Gell bustles us up the coast to St Patrick's Isl…

Anglican Priest and radio broadcaster Rev'd Sharon Grenham-Thompson talks about her work in Christian broadcasting on BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 4 and Radio 4 Extra - and reveals how a radio programme forced her to re-visit a tragic death - and find her faith renewed in a way she didn't expect. Richard Littledale has a Mexican story for the Christmas s…

The Jazz hamsters look back at LJF 2024 with music from artists featured in this years festival and chat with David Gordon and Pablo Held.Manx Radio による

In tonight's programme: The rescheduled Railway Cup semi-finals are in the spotlight as Isle of Man football fixtures return Nearly two weeks after tasting defeat for the first time in nearly two months, FC Isle of Man will be hoping to rediscover their rhythm at home on Saturday In rugby, Douglas' search for their first away win of the season in R…

A heartwarming episode today - wait until you hear what's happened after we spoke to a 96-year old fundraiser who's been walking to support the Queen's Pier Restoration Trust on yesterday's programme ❤️Manx Radio による