The Global Minimum Tax (Pillar Two) Order 2024 (Confirmation) Bill 2025 received its principles stage reading at last week’s sitting of the Legislative Council. While the Bill’s title is to say the least a little bureaucratic it cements in Manx law an ability to bring in much needed tax revenue to Treasury while not impacting on the Isle of Man’s c…

Justice for Summerland campaigners are consulting lawyers to challenge the Attorney General’s refusal to order a new inquest in the High Court. A major new housing and regeneration project has been approved in the heart of Douglas. The Isle of Man TT kicks off a week today — we’ll hear from Peter Hickman as his new team makes its debut at the world…

In Maughold and Ramsey with William Gell, led by his 1906 poem, Mannin Veg Veen, there's some Hall Caine, Royal Ramsey, and the dashed hope of a Lieutenant-Governor. The Manx translation of Grimm's Fairy Tales again leads into strange goings on. Nothing strange about the music, though, with a selection from sounds from the Celtic nations.…

The Manx Wildlife Trust has announced a new project to restore a Manx rainforest at Glen Auldyn thanks to the Wildlife Trusts’ long-term partnership with Aviva. At 1,124 acres – with 750 acres suitable for rainforest habitat – it is the largest plantable area to enter the Wildlife Trusts’ rainforest recovery programme so far and will be the biggest…

In the last episode of Saturday Sport Classified of the 24/25 season, we dive into the stories and discussions from the latest campaign in Manx football, rugby and hockey Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben CunninghamOleh Manx Radio

Drums, teeth and XPoetry - what more could you want!Oleh Manx Radio

The cats enjoy more from the seeming never endling list of new big bands, celebrate Keith Jarrett's 80th birthday, and head to space with Jane Ira BloomOleh Manx Radio

GP appointment no-show numbers, towering trees and disappearing daylight, quote preference for Manx companies, Laxey Wheel's new entrance & the Billown clean-up. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Monday 19th May 2025Oleh Manx Radio

With TT 2025 fast approaching, we at Manx Radio have recently had the chance to catch up with some of the stars set to grace the Snaefell Mountain Course once again this year. And one of those is the reigning Senior TT champion, Davey Todd - and it's probably not an understatement to say it's been a hectic few months for him. After splitting from F…

In tonight's programme: It's the final weekend of the 24/25 Manx football season, we preview the finals of both the Hospital Cup and Masters FA Cup And with just over a week to go until the 2025 Isle of Man TT Races, we at Manx Radio have been catching up with some of the stars Tonight's show with Rob Pritchard features Tony Mepham, Davey Todd, Dea…

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

At the start of April, the plans of former TT winner and regular competitor James Hillier were thrown into uncertainty. Since then, Hillier has secured a Supersport ride with Bournemouth Kawasaki once again for TT 2025 but mystery remained around if he would be able to return to the big bike classes this year. Well... now we have an answer to that …

You and your pharmacist with Nick Kaye, Chairman of the National Pharmacy Association on medicinal cannabis, weight loss jabs, finishing the course of medication, hay fever, the minor ailments scheme & more. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Friday 16th May 2025Oleh Manx Radio

The headteachers union has demanded an urgent meeting with the education department, describing the relationship between schools and civil servants as 'toxic and broken'. The health minister hasn’t ruled out changing who would be eligible for an NHS dentist on the Island to reduce waiting lists. The Isle of Man athletics squad are quietly confident…

As we celebrate the 80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe on 8 May 1945 - we hear from children at Laxey and The Dhoon Schools, and students from Castle Rushen High School and Ramsey Grammar School who have all been researching past generations of their families who were involved in the 2nd World War. What's their reaction to the stories they've di…

With the summer months beginning to roll in, now is the time of year that sees cricket on the Isle of Man start to flourish. With the local league season now underway, there was also a chance for the potential next generation of players to get a flavour of the sport during the recent 2025 Manx Youth Games. And that raised an important question abou…

6254 people waiting for a dentist, cash crop wood at Ramsey, 'private van' insurance, free public transport, Family Library closing & the future for FOI requests. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Thursday 15th May 2025Oleh Manx Radio

The Drumhead Service held in the Villa Marina Royal Hall as part of the Island's commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of VE Day - Victory in Europe. Before the Drumhead Service there was a Commemorative Concert, which is available as a podcast in this Island Life Series.Oleh Manx Radio

The complete concert to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day - held in the Villa Marina on 8 May 2025. The concert was followed by a Drumhead Service which is available as a separate podcast.Oleh Manx Radio

A round-up of the day's main news including a drive through of the incoming changes to the Manx Highway Code.Oleh Manx Radio

Horse trams back on Mondays, the dredger's functionality, cost of southern windfarm, how we treat our cruise visitors, COVID pasta & big bangs explained. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Wednesday 14th May 2025Oleh Manx Radio

A round up of the day's main news and an update on the strange noises people have been hearing around the Island.Oleh Manx Radio

To mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, Christy Dehaven takes a trip into the Manx Radio archives to bring you extracts from a programme first broadcast in 1995, presented by the late Roger Watterson, to mark the 50th anniversary in 1995. There's also another chance to hear some Ramsey residents sharing their memorable and very poignant memories of…

Meet Manx Care's new Matrons with Sheila Lloyd, Kathy Quine and Jo Standish taking questions on midwifery, cancer pathways, cooperation with Liverpool hospitals, Emergency Department, training Manx nurses & more. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Tuesday 13th May 2025Oleh Manx Radio

Just over a month ago Perspective heard from Robert Morrey who explained his plan to build an anaerobic digestor and energy hub at Andreas. Just over a week ago a group of farmers and government officials visited Scotland to see how AD plants work. I joined them as an independent observer and this week’s Agenda gives the farmers’ view on how energy…

A round up of the main news of the day - and have you heard the big bangs?Oleh Manx Radio

UK GPs on the phone, 140mph McLaren on our roads, exporting our trees, large vehicle parking tensions and infringements, Chief Constable on TT road safety & the cost of our onshore windfarm. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Monday 12th May 2025Oleh Manx Radio

William Gell celebrates writer Hall Caine in his 1906 poem, Mannin Veg Veen, written whilst Hall Caine was an MHK. In the Manx part of the bilingual programme, it's more from Grimm's Fairy Tales. There's also a dusting of music of various genres from the Celtic countries.Oleh Manx Radio

About a month ago Perspective heard from Robert Morrey who explained his plan to build an anaerobic digestor and energy hub at Andreas. Just over a week ago a group of farmers and government officials visited Scotland to see how AD plants work. I joined them as an independent observer and this week’s Perspective gives a fascinating insight into how…

Results, reaction and analysis to the latest football action on the Isle of Man and further afield PLUS, we get some insight into the Isle of Man athletics team heading to the 2025 Island Games and what the local athletics calendar has in store over the coming weeks Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham and Dave Griffiths…

In tonight's programme: The Junior Cup final headlines this weekend's Isle of Man football fixtures We get some insight into the Isle of Man athletics team heading to this summer's Island Games The Manx men's hockey squad is getting ready for the 2025 County Championships this weekend And hundreds of youngsters are expected to take part in the 2025…

A round of what's been happening news wise around the Island today with Beth Espey.Oleh Manx Radio

A shortage of volunteers, South Barrule Plantation maintenance, the future for Douglas Promenade, Manx Youth Games this weekend & VE Day military discount at Tesco. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Friday 9th May 2025Oleh Manx Radio

As the Island marks VE Day 80 years on - we hear from those who have memories of the day itself. Also, tonight we hear a tribute to the Manx veteran Chris Garret who died after an incident in Ukraine this week And with just 18 days until TT gets underway, police are warning residents and visitors not to drink or drug drive.…

Congratulations Councillor Devon Watson, the truth about Manx water meters, Adam's big vision for Douglas, Ørsted's plans for offshore wind here & the future for nationalist politics. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Thursday 8th May 2025Oleh Manx Radio

As the 80th anniversary of VE Day takes place, we hear how bell ringers on the Island will be taking place in a celebratory ring across the British Isles, a new exhibition of the work of Island-born wartime photographer Leonard McCombe and we hear this year's Cleveland Medal winner, Ruth Tickle.Oleh Manx Radio

It's your daily news round up with Beth Espey.Oleh Manx Radio

Energy efficiency grants for your home with DEFA Minister Clare Barber MHK, Treasury Minister Alex Allinson MHK and Energy Efficiency team member Angie Lund. What help do you need and what can you get? It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Wednesday 7th May 2025Oleh Manx Radio

This week marks Deaf Awareness Week. According to the Manx Deaf Society, one in six people are experiencing signs of hearing loss. Earlier this year the organisation held a Hearing Off Awareness On event to show hearing people what’s it like for those with difficulties to get around to the high street. Channelle Sukhoo was there.…

All the news from today in under 30 minutes with Beth EspeyOleh Manx Radio

Sprucing up Douglas, road safety education, the price of sustainable energy, GP availability and remote consultations, paddleboard with care & the Victor Spinetti question. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Tuesday 6th May 2025Oleh Manx Radio

Musically there's a celebration of Boaldyn, the Maytide. William Gell's poem, Mannin Veg Veen, brings a focus on Maughold man, Sir Mark Cubbon, and his connection with Mysore in India. The Manx thread brings a translation into Manx of part of a fairy tale from the Brothers Grimm.Oleh Manx Radio

In Tynwald last week Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouse had two motions on the Order Paper. The first related to DoI’s refusal to allow the outgoing airport director to attend a hearing of the Economic Review Committee and the second related to a report by the Select Committee on the Regulation of the Steam Packet Company. The Steam P…

On Thursday 8th May the Isle of Man will remember the sacrifices made during the second world war with a commemorative concert for the 80th Anniversary of VE Day. 80 years after the day the allied forces celebrated victory in Europe a concert reflective of the music of the time will be held at the Villa Marina in Douglas followed by a drumhead serv…

Results, reaction and analysis to the sporting action across the Isle of Man this weekend Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham and Dave ChristianOleh Manx Radio

In tonight's programme: Three cup competitions including the semi-finals of the Hospital Cup are the main attraction in this weekend's football ties in the last few weeks of the season The grand finale to the current Manx rugby campaign awaits tomorrow with the Manx Cup finals day at Ballafletcher And one of the Isle of Man's national hockey sides …

We have reaction from the head of the Manx Development Corporation as the ribbon is cut on the former nurses’ home in Douglas. Manx Care is hoping to reinstate face-to-face sessions with new parents from the autumn. Plus, more details from the infrastructure minister on changes at the airport. All of that and much more on Manx Radio Update for Frid…

Former Chief Minister now recently elected Castletown Commissioner Tony Brown OBE takes calls and questions on the Square, retail sector's future, heritage closures, the Peggy, the threat to local authorities and more. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Friday 2nd MayOleh Manx Radio

After being illegally imported to the Isle of Man last year, an American XL Bully-type dog has been put to sleep. There are big changes over at the airport! And we hear why a bus stop is causing difficulties for a resident in Jurby. All of that and much more on Manx Radio's Update for 1 May 2025 with Lewis Foster.…

Mobility scooter bus trial latest, how and when to use Manx Care services, Pulrose cooling tower, maintenance of service lanes, our alcoholic bank notes & Higgledy Piggledy Port Jack bus shelter. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Thursday 1st May 2025Oleh Manx Radio