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…

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.بقلم Manx Radio

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.بقلم Manx Radio

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.بقلم 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 Kishoreبقلم Manx Radio

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…

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…

The cats look forward their annual pilgrimage to the London Jazz Festival with special guests and two LJF 2024 headliners, bassist Jaspar Hoiby and South African pianist Nduduzo Makhathini.بقلم 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 …

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...بقلم 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.بقلم 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 Mephamبقلم 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'…

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.بقلم Manx Radio

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 Christianبقلم Manx Radio

In tonight's programme: The battle for Railway Cup qualification comes to a head in this weekend's Isle of Man football fixtures - we also hear from one of the teams in contention for a place Hoping to match their best ever league winning streak this weekend, FC Isle of Man return to home soil in the NWCFL Premier Division on Saturday Unbeaten Manx…

Manx Care considering 'eligibility requirements' for NHS dentist registration. We hear from the newly elected Onchan Commissioner. And plans for a new visitor hub at the Laxey Wheel are back from the drawing board. All that and much more. It's Update on Manx Radio for Friday, 15 November with Lewis Foster.…

Need something to talk about tonight? Here's a rundown of what's happened news wise on the Island today with Beth Espey.بقلم Manx Radio

H hears about the success of the Childrens' Poetry Trail - and next year's adult trail, chats to Internationally published poet, Usha Kishore and casts forward to the MADF Easter Festival of Plays 2025.بقلم Manx Radio

Doctors on the Isle of Man are soon to be balloted on industrial action, and should we think about reviving the film industry on the Island? All the latest news on and from the Isle of Man. It's Update with Lewis Foster for Wednesday, 13 November.بقلم Manx Radio

One of the much later road racing meetings on the calendar, The Macau Grand Prix has attracted some of the top stars from TT and elsewhere in recent years. And this year is no exception with household names such as Peter Hickman, Michael Rutter, Davey Todd, Rob Hodson and more heading out onto Macau's streets over the next four days. Two Island rid…

A regular contender in recent years for a place in the top flight, it's been a period of turbulence for Michael United football club. In the space of just two weeks or so, the Kirk Michael-based side have seemingly gone from outward stability to seeing a mass exodus of first team players. So how - seemingly out of the blue - has the club ended up i…

The debate that preceded the vote of no confidence into the Chief Minister raised a number of interesting points about the importance of the role. Some MHKs suggested that the policies of government would not change regardless of the person leading the Council of Ministers. Others felt that a change of Chief Minister was needed but seemed somewhat …

Why is exploitation something we need to be thinking about on the Isle of Man? Is Government too soft? And what next for Cav? All that and much more in today's Update with Beth Espey.بقلم Manx Radio

Safeguarding, Manx Care spending and assisted dying legislation all feature in today's programme. We'll also find out what's been happening at Michael United FC and could the Isle of Man have its own Master Chef...?بقلم Manx Radio

Politics during the years following the death of Godred Crovan in 1097 were only too literally cut-throat, as various rivals fought savagely for the throne of the Kingdom of Man and the Isles. We follow the Chronicles of the Kings of Man and the Isles for 90 years from the death of Godred Crovan to the death of Godred Olafson on 10th November 1187.…

The Assisted Dying Bill 2023 is being progressed now through the Legislative Council and at the Principles Stage of the Bill there was a successful call for further evidence to be taken. The vote in LegCo was seven in favour of the Bill with just one against. We’ve heard a lot over the past year or so about the case in favour and against the princi…

True stories (including some Manx ones!) together with thoughts and music for this time of Remembrance, recalling the sacrifices and the suffering in the two World Wars.بقلم Manx Radio

The round-up of the latest football, rugby and hockey results from across the Isle of Man and further afield Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Paul Jones, Dave Christian and Ben Cunninghamبقلم Manx Radio

Internationally renowned trad musicians Elizabeth Davidson Blythe and Daniel Quayle are one part Bostonian, one part Onchan-ian (!?), but they are both absolutely rooted in our music and culture. In fact, Elizabeth's discovery and then passion for everything Manx just a few years ago, came at a time when her musical career was about to come to a st…

In tonight's programme: In football we get the latest on the turbulence surrounding Michael United FC as well as look to this weekend's latest fixtures FC Isle of Man will be looking to end their curse against Squires Gate when they travel to Blackpool in the NWCFL Premier Division on Saturday Douglas are hunting a third straight home win in Region…

Will rising university fees push more Manx students to study on-Island? Crimestoppers Isle of Man says breaking the stigma around ‘snitching’ is to key to getting young people to report crime. And we hear why one woman living in the US is considering a move to the Island. All that and more – plus business, weather and sport – and what to watch out …

Manx Care warns some patients will face increased waiting times this winter. Douglas Central MHK Chris Thomas has accused the chief minister of being a 'prisoner inside his own Council of Ministers' following his dismissal from his political role within the Department of Health and Social Care. Can the cultivation of medicinal cannabis be balanced …

We hear about Labyrinth Theatre Group's latest production at the HOM, how the Service Players are bringing "Clue" to the Gaiety stage, another Drag Brunch in Douglas and a chance encounter with fund-raising author Billy Boothبقلم Manx Radio

Chris Thomas MHK has been removed from his position in the Department of Health and Social care. We'll have the latest. - The redevelopment of Ramsey is back on the agenda in the House of Keys - Plus the Civil Aviation Authority's issued figures for flights departing the Island in Augustبقلم Manx Radio

Armed police on the streets of Douglas. We'll have the latest. The Public Services Commission defends the body's potential legal breach Plus a look ahead to bonfire night with advice for pet owners ahead of tonight's events.بقلم Manx Radio

Match highlights from the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and Abbey Hey at The Bowl in Douglas. Chasing a fourth straight victory to stay in promotion play-off contention, the Manx hosts prepared to face an Abbey Hey side who'd also started to hit a good run of results Match commentary from Rob Pritchard and Darren Timson…

We’ve had some high octane politics over the past few weeks so Agenda takes a look at some of the less headline grabbing, calmer issues going through Keys and LegCo. Bill Henderson tells us about the Public Sector Payments Bill which “tidies up” some outdates legislation particularly relating to members expenses and Alex Allinson reveals what’s beh…

Manx Care is being urged to protect frontline services from further cuts. It's hoped proposed new laws will limit the amount of times fire officers are called out by mistake. And why doesn't the education minister believe school league tables would be helpful in the Isle of Man? All that and more – plus business, weather and sport – and what to wat…

We hear from yn Greinneyder, Culture Vannin's Manx Language Development Officer, Ruth Keggin Gell, about the events which go to make up the Cooish Manx Language Festival, being held from Wednesday 6th to Sunday 10th November. Professor Van Helsing has left Mina Harker protected in a Holy circle whilst he goes alone to undertake the task of destroyi…

Why do we have a Chief Minister? Is it to provide leadership to the government or political direction perhaps? Is the role all about consensus building in Tynwald? Perhaps it’s all of these things and more? Certainly the debate which preceded the Keys “no confidence vote” this week covered all of these possibilities and more. There was some quite p…

Rev'd Simon Sutcliffe is a Methodist Minister, and the Free Church Chaplain at Keele University. He's also passionate about the environment, and today - through some remarkable facts about our world - he asks us to think again about what God might be saying to us with, and through, creation. Baffled by Buildings is a new event organised by Louise W…

Results, reaction and analysis to the latest weekend football, rugby and hockey action across the Isle of Man Simon Quine is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Rob Pritchard.بقلم Manx Radio

The Jazz hamsters with their selection of the best in modern jazz from the likes of Joachim Kuhn, John Beasley and Alexi Tuomarilaبقلم Manx Radio

In tonight's programme: Two Railway Cup hopefuls collide in the premier league and the Division 2 frontrunners are on the road in Manx football We'll also be hearing from the boss of one of the top-flight's new boys and how they're adjusting to life in the premier league After a successful fortnight on the road, FC Isle of Man return to home soil t…

The Treasury Minister admits the two percent increase in the higher rate of income tax probably won't be removed in the next Budget. A report finds the Isle of Man is safer than the UK, but there are concerns over the impact of alcohol and drugs on public safety. We have an update from Braddan Commissioners on The Roundhouse access road. And FC Isl…