You may have noticed that local authorities have been sharpening their pitchforks and gathering fiery brands as they attempt to oppose a new piece of law which would give government power to impose functions and standards on them. Government’s position appears to be that local Commissioners and Councillors shouldn’t be able to shirk their statutory…

Round-up of all the latest football and rugby action across the Isle of Man, a preview of FC Isle of Man's latest game against Irlam. PLUS, the live draw for the ECAP FA Cup Preliminary Round. Simon Quine is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Rob Pritchard.

New music from the Rin Seo collective and Sixty years to the day (almost!) since Ornette Coleman recorded his classic "At the Golden Circle" album. The cats are at it . .

All the latest news about potential bus strikes, social housing sales and some good news from Ramsey.

A Big Book of Magical Manx Tales, a first in the world of opera and could you be the next Young Actor of Mann?

There are two new Bills progressing through the House of Keys at the moment and on Agenda we find out what the motivation is for bringing them forward and what their impact will be on our lives. The Education Bill is a mere shadow of the Bill which had previously been brought forward by the education department but it will have a significant impact…

A Manx translation of Grimms' fairy tales, and some pieces from a newspaper of 1886 about the Manx language. Music to reflect that St Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland.

In tonight's programme: This year's Railway Cup semi-finals headline another important weekend of Manx football fixtures Looking to remain top of Regional 2 North West, Douglas are on the road this Saturday in rugby while the Manx Shield returns in the west of the Island How do we take hockey to the next level on the Isle of Man? we hear from the M…

All the day's main news in under half an hour with Beth Espey.

The day's main news including what's happening at Ramsey Cottage Hospital with Beth Espey.

All the latest news of the day in under half an hour with Beth Espey.

A Douglas man is jailed after what Police call their most complex child abuse image investigation Treasury Minister Alex Allinson outlines why its better to scrap the MiCard system Plus, FC Isle of Man manager Rick Holden insists his side must win this coming weekend following a poor run

With Leigh Morris vacating his leadership role in the Manx Wildlife Trust earlier this year Graham Makepeace-Warne took over as CEO. He tells Perspective why the Isle of Man needs a Wildlife Trust and what his organisation supports. He explains why wildlife needs our help and we enjoy some of the benefits that being out in the wild in the winter ti…

Round-up of all the latest football, rugby and hockey action across the Isle of Man PLUS, the live draw for the semi-finals of the 2025 Manx Car Store Railway Cup competition in Manx football Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Luke Robinson, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham

In tonight's programme: One Railway Cup spot remains mathematically up for grabs in Saturday's football clashes In what will be only her second fight of 2025, boxer Jade Burden faces a former title contender in Blackpool A highly-anticipated Manx derby is on the cards in rugby and Douglas aim to continue their excellent league run on home turf Four…

A high-ranking government official has flagged a year of disruption and cock-ups for the Island’s digital and eGaming sector, in a move that breaks convention. Three men have been jailed for plotting to import major sums of cocaine hidden in a mini-fridge. A final decision has been made about the pedestrianisation of Market Square in Castletown.…

A round-up of the day's main news in under 30 minutes with Beth Espey.

In this week's programme, Howard hears about workshops for anyone who fancies crafting but has never had a go before, a graphic designer gets going on the Manx Zodiac calendar, we dive into a little book of Manx jokes and entries close soon for next year's poetry trail.

The day's main news round-up with Beth Espey.

The Isle of Man's athletics scene remains a diverse and evolving environment with a rich variety of different disciplines and roles to get involved in. Since 2023, one of those tasked with supporting the Island's athletics infrastructure in many ways is Isle of Man Athletics' Development Officer, Ollie Lockley. He's been speaking with us at Manx Ra…

The Area Plan for the North and West would have completed the planning picture for the Island but it was defeated in and extraordinary vote in Tynwald with both Keys and LegCo tied - 12 - 12 and 4 - 4 which meant the President of Tynwald had to use his casting vote which by convention means voting against change? So what happened in Tynwald and why…

All the main news of the day with Beth Espey.

The Cushag - the Manx national flower? However, it provided a pen name for Josephine Kermode. In a Manx translation of Grimm's fairy tales, there's a goat eating lush shoots. In between there's a variety of music from the Celtic nations.

What some thought would be a quick and relatively pain free Tynwald sitting turned into a two-and-a-half day marathon which saw all manner of unexpected and shock votes. Castle Rushen High School, MONEYVAL, disincentives to maintain empty properties and MiCard are just a few of the biggest talking points. Christian Jones goes through them in a bit …

Round-up of all the latest football, rugby and hockey action across the Isle of Man Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham

The jazz hamsters play music from artists at this year's London Jazz Festival - which is where they will be by the time of broadcast!

In tonight's programme: Onchan and Laxey face with both looking to secure Railway Cup qualification this weekend in the latest Manx football clashes In rugby, sitting second in Regional 2 North West, Douglas head to Firwood Waterloo on Saturday; Vagabonds and Ramsey face home ties in Counties 3 ADM Lancs/Cheshire and Vagabonds Ladies are on the roa…

A run down of the day's main news with Beth Espey

We have the latest on the MiCard situation as users without bank accounts are told they will get new cards in the new year. Reaction to the UK Covid Inquiry. Will the target for the new Castle Rushen High School be hit? And we hear what was on the mind of the regulars at the Woodbourne Pub this lunchtime. It's Update on Manx Radio with Lewis Foster…

The recent end to the 2025 cycling season also marked the end of a stellar career for one of the Isle of Man's top riders. Lizzie Holden recently announced that she was taking the decision to step away from the sport. The Island athlete is one of multiple examples in recent years to take her abilities from the grassroots level on Manx shores right …

H hears about two events with one deadline for entries - the Poetry Trail 2026 and the One Act Play Festival next year at the EAC - and how the fifth Manx Bard has a Suggestion of Wrens

All the day's main news in under half an hour with Beth Espey.

It's been another successful couple of months for Island-based mixed martial arts club, Summit Grappling Academy Having already excelled in other events throughout the year, one of its star competitors, Hayley Curtis has been adding to the academy's medal tally in Europe in recent weeks. But Curtis isn't the only one continuing to shine on the inte…

All the latest from Tynwald in tonight's episode including what's happened to the North and West Area plan. More debate about MiCards, we hear about the Sports Awards nominations opening and we meet a dog who likes to visit cathedrals.

Match highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and West Didsbury & Chorlton at The Bowl in Douglas Hoping to bounce back from a late defeat seven days previous, FC Isle of Man faced a daunting task against a visiting side currently pushing for top spot in the table Match commentary from Rob Pritchard and Darren Timson…

Round-up of all the latest football, rugby and hockey action across the Isle of Man and a preview of FC Isle of Man's home tie in the NWCFL Premier Division against West Didsbury & Chorlton. Ben Cunningham is joined by Tony Mepham and Dave Christian

The Bishop’s vote moved a step closer to extinction last Tuesday when the Bill which seeks to abolish it finished its passage through the Legislative Council. The Bill had been paused for some time while a LegCo committee considered the impact of this measure but despite setting out clearly that the loss of the Bishop’s vote would most likely resul…

On tonight's programme with Beth - we speak to the Isle of Man Medical Society about a report examining the relationship between Manx Care and the Department of Health and Social Care. One MLC says it’s time for a wider conversation about how constitutional changes are made. The Isle of Man Foodbank reports a surge in requests for help - but says d…

There are conflicting theories about the origins of Laa'l Spitlhin Geuree on 18th November, there's a Manx translation of Grimms' fairy tales, and a miscellany of music from the Celtic nations.

In October Tynwald members agreed to a slightly watered down proposal to tie the minimum wage to the living wage. This led to the Local Economy Forum holding a lively meeting which, while highly critical of government and Tynwald’s decision, suggested a change to tax allowances and credits which would see the lowest paid taking home slightly more m…

In tonight's programme: The challengers to the premier league leaders all have the chance to close the gap at the top in this weekend's football clashes Vagabonds are on home territory still searching for a first win of the season in the only rugby tie on Saturday Some of the world's best pool players are on Island this week for the 2025 IPA Grand …

In this episode, we bring you more reaction from the farming community after news this week that a local veterinary practice will soon withdraw its farm services. As the world marks World Diabetes Day, we talk to parents about the everyday reality of raising a child with diabetes the challenges, the routines, and the support they rely on. We also l…

A round-up of the day's main news with Beth Espey.

H catches up with two of the actors involved in a forthcoming performance of Ibsen’s “The Doll’s House” at Ballakermeen Studio Theatre, takes a last look at the wonderful “Perspectives” exhibition at the Loom Gallery . . and speaks to joint conductor of the IOMSO, Graham Kirkland ahead of the Orchestra’s Gala performance at the Villa Marina on the …

On the programme tonight, concerns from the farming community as Milan Vets prepares to end their farm services at the end of the month. Specialist lawyers have now been called in to examine the Liverpool Ferry Terminal troubles - we have the latest on what they’re looking into. A former Health Minister says the problems raised in the new Manx Care…

Coming up on the podcast - an independent report into the Island’s health and social care system has found it’s “not operating as well as originally intended.” We'll hear from the Department’s Interim Chief Officer and from Manx Care about what needs to change - and where things go from here. Also tonight - the first results are in from the 20 mile…

Agenda 10.11.25 Is government’s whistle blowing policy fit for purpose? Well a new Tynwald Committee has been set up to answer that very question? Should concerned government employees be able to take their concerns directly to an MHK or is this best left to HR experts to handle? Also, there were several questions raised in October Tynwald about yo…

Coming up on today's programme - there’s a warning for very heavy rainfall tomorrow, and we hear from the Met Office to find out exactly what conditions are looking like and how to prepare. The chair of a new committee on whistleblowing says the top priority is protecting the Island’s reputation - we’ll find out what that means in practice. We’ll a…

Murder, mutilation and mayhem - the world of the Kings of Man and the Isles. But Olaf Godredson seems to have died peacefully in Peel Castle on 10th November 1187. More Grimms' fairy tales in Manx, and the Island's music to celebrate the Cooish Manx Language festival 2025.

Earlier this week the Year of the Manx Language, Blein ny Gaelgey was officially launched at the start of the Cooish Manx language festival. The year has been organised by Jeabin, the Manx language network and there will be loads of events during the year to celebrate the Manx language. The year is primarily supported through existing budgets and a…