In tonight's programme: The premier league's top two meet in a big clash in Manx football as league fixtures continue at a furious pace this weekend In rugby, Douglas face one of their top-of-the-table rivals in Regional 2 North West at Port-e-Chee tomorrow whilst a trio of other Island sides prepare for their respective final matches of the calend…

The day's main news with Beth Espey including an update on a timeline replacement Castle Rushen High School, fluoride and a mammoth marathon effort.

H looks at this year's Guild syllabus as the deadline for entries fast approaches, a musical cruise around the world with the Shimmers and more on the first ever Manx language opera

The Extradition Bill 2025 is making its way through the legislative process and for all but a handful of people its impact on our lives will be minimal. So why do we need this legislation? Well, according to the notes on the Bill, no one should be able to escape justice simply by crossing a border, and our current extradition law relies on a largel…

A maritime rescue, with a Royal Naval officer who served in the Island, and ended his days here. More in Manx from the world of the brothers Grimm, and music from around the Celtic world.

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…

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 . .

Climate Change has dominated proceedings in Tynwald today - we'll wrap up exactly what has been said The Department of Home Affairs has responded to online calls for the resignations of its Minister and Prison Governor And are we happy? The latest Social Attitudes Survey results have been published by the Isle of Man Government…

The latest information on Storm Bram A temporary closure for the minor injuries unit at Ramsey & District Cottage Hospital

Match highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division contest at The Bowl in Douglas between FC Isle of Man and Irlam After their joint-heaviest defeat of the season last time out, FC Isle of Man returned home to take on an Irlam team starting this weekend just three points outside the promotion play-off spots Match commentary from Rob Pritchard and Tony …

It's early December on the Isle of Man, meaning we're coming to the end of the latest Isle of Man mixed and indoor hockey seasons. The sport as a whole remains very popular across the Isle of Man across both senior and junior level. All year round, the work remains ongoing at the likes of the Manx Hockey Association to both keep things running in t…

The Treasury Minister responds to Chamber of Commerce claims about the forthcoming minimum wage... A number of motorists are feeling deflated after their cars suffered punctures on a stretch of road in Douglas... Plus small parcels still can't be sent to the US despite the same restriction being lifted in the UK and Guernsey…

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.

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

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

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

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.

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 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

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.

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 including implications for the Isle of Man after the UK budget.

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.