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Phil Gawne offers a weekly insight into Manx politics, interviewing current and former politicians about issues in Tynwald and the House of Keys, while exploring the broader world of politics and government operations.
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Manx Radio is 'At Your Service' - with a space for people of all faiths and none to share thoughts, prayers, music and conversations - offering a little spiritual strength for challenging times.
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During the Coronavirus crisis, William King has decided to use the time indoors to good effect and teach himself the guitar from scratch. Check out his diary of how he's getting on and maybe join in with him. Independently produced, not a Manx Radio production.
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Manx language rambling with Phil Gawne, Adrian Cain and guests - everything from planting spuds to reaching for the stars. - Ta Phillie, Ade as caarjyn rouail mygeayrt y Theihll as yn Tuinney loayrt mychione red erbee ta shin cheet er. Gaelg aboo!
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To celebrate World Book Day, well known Manx Radio personalities started reading some of their favourite stories available to download as a podcast.... and they continued to do so to help you sleep soundly.
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Marine Scientist Rowan Henthorn and Journalist Aaron Ibanez speak to the movers, shakers and ocean explorers in this six part series of stories from the sea. Produced by environmental group Sustain Our Seas. Independently produced, not a Manx Radio production.
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A near eight year campaign by a mum whose son tragically lost his life concluded in last week’s Tynwald when a law that makes it easier for people to donate their organs was brought into force. Campaigner Diane Taylor and former MHK Martyn Perkins tell of their pride in finally seeing this through. We also hear Speaker of the House of Keys Juan Wat…
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If Lawrie Hooper has read the book “How to win friends and influence people” it would appear he disagrees with its core premise. Indeed he seemed to be itching for a fight including with his own shadow during an at times tetchy Tynwald. You’ve heard the headlines but on Perspective you can hear the full Hooper interview together with responses from…
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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…
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Christy catches up with some of the cast from Taylorian Productions' Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Debbie Gooding who's playing Mrs Gloop, Joe Jennings and Thomas McAleer who are playing Charlie on alternate nights and Ben Heath who is Willy Wonker. The show is at the Gaiety Theatre from July 31st, book your tickets here : Charlie and the Cho…
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Last month we heard about a growing movement on the Isle of Man of parents who want to delay giving their children smartphones - concerned about the impact it's having on their social skills and mental health. Their campaign has been emboldened by the introduction, over the past academic year, of a new policy from the education department which say…
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We start the week off with questions for the treasury minister about planned changes to Employed Persons Allowance, government's net-zero targets are put under the spotlight, and we hear from one of the 28 newcomers taking part in this year's Manx Grand Prix - just weeks away! Find all of that and more on Update for Monday, 21 July with Lewis Foste…
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The Treasury Minister says his department is looking to see how it can support those earning very small amounts of money through self-employment to increase wages and the ability to earn more to support their families. Last week, Alex Allinson withdrew proposals around the Employed Persons Allowance in Tynwald following concerns the move would disp…
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A mother from the Isle of Man who's been campaigning for more than a decade for equal parental rights for same-sex couples says a law-change has been a long time coming. The Isle of Man Reproductive Rights Bill, which is awaiting Royal Assent, aims to bring the Island in line with the UK's Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008.…
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Have you ever fancied learning Manx? Adrian Cain, a teacher at the Bunscoill Ghaelgagh, that’s the Manx-language primary school in St John’s, has written a book, packed with useful, everyday phrases to help get you started. Adrian’s a former Manx Language Officer and a passionate advocate for making Manx accessible to everyone - not just parents of…
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26 July to 30 August is St Maughold's Week - with a huge programme of different events to celebrate the heritage of the Isle of Man's patron saint. Historian and Anglican Priest, Rev'd Dr Ian Faulds, explains why he's organising this - plus it's Beach Mission time in Peel and Port St Mary - and we've got the details!…
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You might remember last year we heard from an Andreas woman who took on a challenge with a difference in memory of her late husband. Darren 'Daz' Hignett died of bladder cancer the day before his 25th wedding anniversary in September 2023, after an 18-month battle with the disease. Now, after taking on a 'Walk of Life' last summer, his wife Liz is …
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A Ballaugh commissioner says no northern commissioners should sign an agreement over the Northern Civic Amenity Site until the re-use shed is opened. Paul Weatherall believes the site needs to be reinstated because it provided 'value' to residents and allowed people to dispose of items in a 'responsible' way. A spokesperson for the Department of In…
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Tynwald has approved changes to how the Island's Minimum Wage is calculated and reviewed. It means any future alterations to the rate of pay will be based on Median Earnings, while a previous commitment to align the rate with the Living Wage will be abandoned. In this edition of Newscast we hear from Treasury Minister Alex Allinson and Speaker of t…
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In this week's Countryside, Kirree hears more about the "truth about wool" from a fascinating visitor from Patagonia and Simon takes a tour of a beautiful garden in Sulby. And we speak to Nicola Curphey and Paula Dunlop from the charity Isle Stand Up to Suicide, about the struggles farmers and people working within agriculture may face around menta…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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