H hears about short film project highlighting the realities of cancer care, more on the Ramsey Music Society Summer series and the Promenade performance and get your tickets for a unique promenade performance of Midsummer Night's DreamOleh Manx Radio

Here's the main news of the day in under half an hour - including the very latest from the Island Games in Orkney.Oleh Manx Radio

There’s a saying that if you want a job doing ask a busy man. Well, David Ashford seems to be the man to ask as he’s taking the Safeguarding (Amendment) Bill 2025 through Keys, is taking four pieces of legislation through Tynwald relating to the Human Tissue and Organ Donation Act 2021, he’s got the Cabinet Office Department Plan to move as well as…

Christy catches up with Luke Oldfield, aka "Penfauld", whose debut EP 'Therapy Sessions With My Answer Machine' is out July 18th. With themes around mental health, ageing, relationships and more, one review says it '..sounds like what Nirvana would be if they were pop punk'Oleh Manx Radio

You can hear a range of music from the Celtic nations as William Gell leads round the Island with his 1906 poem, Mannin Veg Veen, and in Manx there's more from the Brothers Grimm.Oleh Manx Radio

DoI Minister Michelle Haywood certainly seem in a hurry to get things done and bring about significant change to our lives. With government’s record for speed being noteworthy primarily for its absence you’d imagine the Minister’s drive and determination might be welcomed as a breath of fresh air?! She’s certainly succeeded in dividing public opini…

There's a real mix when it comes to the Isle of Man's Island Games sailing team in 2025. Of the four representing the Isle of Man there will be three new faces hoping to make an impression in Orkney. One of those is 20-year-old Teddy Dunn who recently sat down with Manx Radio to discuss the prospect of making his maiden games appearance and what he…

From Miles to Rez, new names to old - the best in modern and contemporary jazz from the cats in the hats!Oleh Manx Radio

Here's the news roundup for Tuesday, including how Tynwald dealt with Daniel's Law and the latest from the Island Games in Orkney.Oleh Manx Radio

Here's your news roundup for Monday - including the very latest from Tynwald and the Island Games in Orkney.Oleh Manx Radio

Bianca Cawkwell and Leah Mousley, along with Simon Harvey from Brace Brace, tell us about the Children's Centre Big Day Out event, while musicians Patrick Knight and Alice Ashe tell us about their music and play live in the studio.Oleh Manx Radio

In tonight's programme: In a weekend of double-headers, in football FC Isle of Man are preparing for the first of two pre-season games in less than 24 hours on Island tonight The record-breaking racing may have come to a close at the Southern 100 this week, but solo and sidecar action will continue this weekend in the north of the Island And with l…

As we head into the warmest week of the year...so far...here's is your daily news roundup with Beth Espey.Oleh Manx Radio

Bracing themselves for a busy Island Games schedule this year in Orkney will be the Isle of Man's badminton squad. Looking to build on three medals at the last games two years ago, it's expected to be long days out on court for the team, singles and doubles events for the ten-strong Isle of Man lineup. One of the who appeared and was among the meda…

As more businesses announce they’re moving away from Douglas high street, we speak to a number of retailers about the pros and cons of being in the city centre. Manx Care is expecting to be £2million over budget by the end of the financial year. And a recap of today's Southern 100 Road Racing action. All that and more on Manx Radio Update for Thurs…

How will a tourism tax in Liverpool affect medical transfer patients? A member of the education department says school league tables are ‘problematic’. Plus we have an update from Isle of Man Meats following the introduction of a new board last year. All of that and much more on Manx Radio Update for Wednesday, 9 July with Lewis Foster.…

H hears about the Ramsey Music Society's summer programme of concerts, looks forward to Yn Chrunniaght, hears about the One World Centre's SDG poster competition and a reminder to get your bardic entries in!Oleh Manx Radio

They were bronze medallists at the previous Island Games two years ago, and now the Isle of Man women's football side are targeting more at this year's event in Orkney. Having initially only been a reserve in the football draw in September 2024, the squad was dramatically instated into the event a few months later in December last year following th…

The Isle of Man has a long-standing and stellar reputation in the sport of cycling and it's a tradition it'll be hoping to keep up at the 2025 Island Games in Orkney. The Isle of Man cycling team claimed six medals in Guernsey two years ago and they're set to mount an assault once again on both the road and mountain bike events. Rob Sorby is the te…

New figures show a number of cancer diagnosis and treatment targets are frequently missed. Tynwald Day petitioners were out in full force – there’s more on the issues they’d like to see changed. The last surviving member of the Bee Gees has been reflecting on his childhood on the Isle of Man.Oleh Manx Radio

With 15 medals at the last Island Games in Guernsey, it's perhaps no surprise the Isle of Man swimming team is in high spirits going into the latest games in Orkney this year. The number 15 is prominent again this time around - that's the number of swimmers who'll fly the Manx flag this month. At the heart of the team once more will be team manager…

The modern 5th July is old-style midsummer, a fire festival associated with Manannan Mac Lir. We celebrate him and his kingdom of Man in music. There's more from William Gell's 1906 poem about the Island, and from Grimm's Fairy Tales in a translation into Manx.Oleh Manx Radio

With the sad news of the death of Pat Bridson, one of the radical nationalist politicians who helped develop Mec Vannin in the 1960s and 70s to become a credible political force I took the opportunity to catch up with two of her colleagues, Bernard Moffatt and Allan Bell. Pride in the place you live and a desire to develop Manx solutions to Manx pr…

In tonight's programme: Tonight (4 July) sees a meeting of some of the biggest football talent on Island as the Isle of Man men's national side and FC Isle of Man face off in a friendly under the floodlights at The Bowl For the first time ever, the World Downhill Skateboarding Championship is visiting the Island, we hear from the event's Director o…

Tributes are being paid to former MHK Tim Baker, who’s died at the age of 59. The infrastructure minister has dismissed claims 20mph zones could delay bus routes. The Isle of Man’s National Football team face off against FC Isle of Man at the Bowl this evening.Oleh Manx Radio

Golf is a sport in which the Isle of Man has enjoyed a good deal of success in at the Island Games previously, and there's hopes that the Manx squad can relive that feeling again in 2025. Eight players have been selected for the Isle of Man's golf team heading to Orkney this month. And spearheading their campaign as team manager is Gary Ashe In thi…

Here's your daily news round-up for Thursday, 3 July with Beth Espey. Tonight we talk about a road survey, the Government's latest roadshow event and a Spanish tall ship.Oleh Manx Radio

The latest Manx side we're taking a look ahead of the 2025 Island Games is one that has its message very clear... they're going for gold in Orkney. Having been crowned champions in Gotland in 2017, the Isle of Man men's football team had a disappointing campaign in 2023 in Guernsey by their standards, finishing ninth. Caretaker player/manager Chris…

H speaks to award-winning playwright Jenny Derbyshire, hears about the year of the Manx language, what's happening on the One World Centre stage this Tynwald Day and how a local artist is using her creative skills to highlight a chronic illnessOleh Manx Radio

Your daily round-up of what's been happening on the Isle of Man, including the breaking news about how Billy Harris fared in his second match at Wimbledon.Oleh Manx Radio

We're edging ever closer to the 2025 Island Games in Orkney and next in the spotlight on the Manx Radio SportsCast is the Isle of Man's triathlon team. After picking up three bronze medals at the previous event in Guernsey in 2023, the Manx squad will be back in games action with no few than ten athletes - six male and four female - looking to be i…

Here's the round-up of the day's main news including a live interview with the teaching Union NAHT about why they're balloting members about taking potential industrial action.Oleh Manx Radio

We're continuing our countdown to the 2025 Island Games in Orkney from 12-18 July, and in this episode we speak with a team that very much has their eyes on focused on their targets. The Isle of Man archery team will head to this summer's event hoping to build on the six medals they claimed at the last games in 2023. Rhys Moore - who was among the …

Chris Thomas has been a regular thorn in government’s side since the Chief Minister asked him to vacate his office. In recent months he’s been championing the cause of local government and he has an interesting take on the current leadership in the Isle of Man Government. Expect an interesting , wide ranging discussion and if you listen very carefu…

All the main news in under 30 minutes with Beth Espey.Oleh Manx Radio

From years down to months... from months down to weeks... and now, we're just days away from the 2025 Island Games in Orkney. And ahead of the Isle of Man's campaign in Orkney, we at Manx Radio have been catching up with the respective teams over recent weeks and months to hear about the preparations, hopes and ambitions this year. In this episode …

Quite a few talking points arising from William Gell's 1906 poem, Mannin Veg Veen, whilst the well-known tale of Hansel and Grethel is heard in a Manx translation. Music throughout from the Celtic nations.Oleh Manx Radio

What message lies at the heart of the Isle of Man Government? Is it a tax and spend government spending all our hard earned savings, or is it a government that takes a more cautious approach to spending and sees income growth as a product of a growing economy? Government’s Our Island Plan had some bold ambition but is it being delivered? There’s on…

In tonight's programme: Sir Mark Cavendish has officially unveiled the NSC raceway now renamed in his honour, we hear from the 'Manx Missile' himself It's been all action this week in Manx golf as we reach the semi-final stage of the Isle of Man Championships which are being held tonight We hear from a Manx professional triathlete who'll be represe…

The Cregneash bus route has been reinstated after a lengthy public and political battle. The track at the NSC was named after Manx sporting hero, Sir Mark Cavendish. Could the Family Library be saved?Oleh Manx Radio

The resignation of Visit Isle of Man’s Chair draws scrutiny, as government declines to say whether a whistleblower dossier played a part. Why has the government issued takedown notices to some TT footage shared online? The latest on Billy Harris at the Eastbourne Open.Oleh Manx Radio

Dentists could soon be paid more to take on NHS work, in a bid to ease the growing backlog. Attempts to stall and give greater scrutiny to the proposed 20mph rollout have been rebutted by the infrastructure minister. Just weeks after a crash at the TT, a sidecar team have announced they’ll be back for the Southern 100.…

Manx residents are being issued travel advice, as tensions in the Middle East escalate. The government's under pressure after a new report warns the Island’s climate goals are falling off track. The Island’s played host to a prestigious farming awards ceremony.Oleh Manx Radio

On last week’s Agenda Lawrie Hooper called out government for requiring higher pay for migrant workers than Manx workers but was he right? The Treasury Minister doesn’t think so and he puts his case to Agenda. Mr Hooper also suggested he would pull his Tynwald motion on releasing more detail about school assessments if the Education Minister conced…

A landmark law that could reverse the Island’s current organ donation system may come into effect by January next year. A Manx artist has been shortlisted in an international sci-art competition. We’ll catch up with the winners of this year’s Parish Walk.Oleh Manx Radio

William Gell leads the way from Kirk Michael, down through Glen Helen and round to Crosby in his 1906 poem, Mannin Veg Veen. In a Manx translation, Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm tell their strange tales. Running throughout, a thread of music from the Celtic nations.Oleh Manx Radio

On first glance June Tynwald’s Order Paper looked to offer little opportunity for political excitement. As it turned out there was plenty to exercise our MHKs, increasingly mindful of the 2026 general election. There were questions about the quality of child care and protection, was political messaging around the TT adequate, should we consider whe…

The cats in the hats have great music from the likes of Eric Dolphy and Vincent Meissner plus pay tribute to jazz greats Al Foster, Louis Moholo Moholo and Brian KellockOleh Manx Radio

In tonight's programme: The 2025 Parish Walk is upon us, we hear from the Race Director ahead of this year's event getting underway tomorrow morning The Isle of Man will play host to an international tennis tournament from Sunday for five days of competition in Douglas One of the biggest events on the Isle of Man golf's calendar is here with qualif…

Gas tariffs are set to rise from 1 July. Campaigners want parents to delay giving their children smartphones. We have the latest from the first 20mph drop-in session. And reaction as UK MPs vote in favour of assisted dying for England and Wales. All that and more on Update for Friday, 20 June with Lewis Foster.…