Best Manx Radio News Podcasts (2025)

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Update Friday 4 July 2025 27:23

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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.By Manx Radio

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It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Friday 4th July 2025 51:07

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The 20mph limit impact on bus routes and taxis, World Downhill Skateboarding Championship at Tholt-y-Wil, the reason for local authority candidate paperwork & weight limits on our floating roads. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Friday 4th July 2025By Manx Radio

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Update Thursday 3 July 2025 27:23

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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.By Manx Radio

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Praise from delegates for Small Countries Financial Management Programme 6:45

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Simon Richardson talks to delegates - Gerrard Thomas Head of Banking Supervision Central Bank of Jamaica, Minister for Treasury, Montenegro, Anastasia Perucica and Jermaine Jarvis, Deputy Commissioner Inland Revenue and Tax Department, Antigua & Barbuda. Firstly Gerrard Thomas who's attending the Programme for the first time.…

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It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Thursday 3rd July 2025 49:56

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Castle Rushen High School's replacement, digital driving licences, Government Roadshow in Castletown, inconsistent speed limits appearing, northern scouts need volunteers & 'Community Power' in Andreas. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Thursday 3rd July 2025By Manx Radio

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Update Wednesday, 2 July 2025 27:38

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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.By Manx Radio

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It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Wednesday 2nd July 2025 51:40

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Ballakermeen Roadshow feedback, the state of Ramsey Swing Bridge, 'Singing Jo' tall ship disappointment, Elvis is back home, the palaver of standing as a commissioner & electrical engineer verification barrier. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Wednesday 2nd July 2025By Manx Radio

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Let's talk serious allergies and anaphylaxis 23:21

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Do you know a teenager or young adult living with serious allergies or at risk of anaphylaxis? They're being invited to attend a free allergy and anaphylaxis awareness session at Keyll Darree on the Noble’s Hospital site this afternoon (Wednesday 2 July, 4:30pm – 6pm). It will be led by Tracey Dunn, Education and AllergyWise Manager at Anaphylaxis …

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It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Tuesday 1st July 2025 50:36

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Regulation stifling business and bank accounts, government Roadshow feedback, our halfway horse trams and people who don't like them anyway & well done Billy Harris and Freddie O'Donoghue. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Tuesday 1st July 2025By Manx Radio

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COUNTRYSIDE 01 JULY 2025 35:09

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Simon talks to contractor Phillip Hampton and visits an iconic plane on display at the Manx Aviation and Military Museum, whilst Kirree drops into the 113th Laa Columb Killey Festival in ArboryBy Manx Radio

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Update Tuesday 1 July 2025 27:33

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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.By Manx Radio

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Agenda 30.6.25 - Chris Thomas on local government and general leadership in IoM Government. 27:21

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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…

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Update Monday 30 June 2025 27:41

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

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It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Monday 30th January 2025 50:55

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Chief Minister's proud of the Island's success, lack of 20mph speed limit views from industry and bus company, road mending priorities, 'The Gold' TV show's view of us & the story of the Regal Cinema organ. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Monday 30th January 2025By Manx Radio

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Perspective 29.06.25 - Government’s Our Island Plan had some bold ambition but is it being delivered? 50:35

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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…

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Update Friday 27 June 2025 27:01

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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?By Manx Radio

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Infrastructure Minister announces new bus route - to include Cregneash service! 8:32

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A new bus route including a service to Cregneash will operate year-round seven days a week. The 8S service will connect Peel and Foxdale with the south of the Island, including the Sound via Cregneash. It will also serve the Airport, Castletown, Port Erin and Port St Mary. Breaking the news on the Mannin Line this afternoon, Infrastructure Minister…

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It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Friday 27th June 2025 51:27

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Calls and questions with Infrastructure Minister Michelle Haywood MHK on the proposed 20mph limit, airport car park, potholes, Stoney Mountain Quarry culvert, horse tram track completion, Air Traffic Controllers & more. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Friday 27th June 2025By Manx Radio

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Innovation Challenge 2025 - the results 16:41

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The final of the Innovation Challenge 2025 took place at the Comis Hotel on 26 June. It's an initiative that's run by the agencies within the Department for Enterprise and you can find out more about how it works here. The winners of each category were: Fintech - Binderr Date and AI - Early Ideas IOM Tandem Cleantech - Lnk Technologies Biosphere - …

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Update Thursday 26 June 2025 27:15

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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.By Manx Radio

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It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Thursday 26th June 2025 50:39

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20mph rollout impact on trade drivers, dogs 'at large', pedestrians who don't check when crossing, Family Library closure, government "tax and spend" & the state of Ramsey South Beach. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Thursday 26th June 2025By Manx Radio

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T-Fest heads west! 12:58

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Hundreds of people are being invited to dash across Peel promenade later this summer...dressed as dinosaurs. The organisers of the 'world's largest unofficial T-rex run', which took place on Douglas promenade last year, have announced they're taking the event out west. So-called 'T-Fest' is the brainchild of Expedition Limitless, which is aiming to…

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Update Wednesday 25 June 2025 28:07

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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.…

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It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Wednesday 25th June 2025 51:51

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Manx Care's Chief Executive Teresa Cope takes calls and questions about Synaptik returning, GP recruitment and service levels, moving treatment from Liverpool, dentists' NHS contract , Nobles' missing bus shelter and much more. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Wednesday 25th June 2025By Manx Radio

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'Herbert Protocol' initiative to be launched on Isle of Man 11:19

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Did you know 70% of people with dementia will go missing at least once? A scheme that encourages carers, family and friends to provide useful information, which could then be used in the event of a vulnerable person going missing, is to be launched here on the Isle of Man. Named for George Herbert - a war veteran of the Normandy landings who had de…

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Update Tuesday 24 June 2025 28:16

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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.By Manx Radio

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COUNTRYSIDE 24 JUNE 2025 37:33

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Simon and Kirree head to Ballagawne for the FWAG Silver Lapwing Awards highlighting farming and conservation workBy Manx Radio

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It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Tuesday 24th June 2025 51:02

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Our Climate Change progress, the lost Willaston footpath, Last Time buyers plight, windfarm output variance, the 'Manx' transport questionnaire, 20mph public event & Port Jack's unloved bus shelter. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Tuesday 24th June 2025By Manx Radio

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Climate commitments: Where are we now? 8:52

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A government report has warned that key climate targets for the Isle of Man are either at risk or already missed. Delays in electricity decarbonisation and building sector reforms could put legally binding 2030 goals in jeopardy. The 2024-2025 Climate Change Transformation Report also highlights progress in some areas, including business emissions.…

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Agenda 23.6.25 - minimum wage and more information about schools’ reviews. 26:51

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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…

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Update Monday 23 June 2025 28:04

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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.By Manx Radio

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It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Monday 23rd June 2025 50:19

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All about housing, with questions and calls about the public and private sectors with Douglas City Housing Chair Councillor Peter Washington and Government's Housing & Communities Chair David Ashford MHK. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Monday 23rd June 2025By Manx Radio

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Manx artist shortlisted for international 'sci-art' competition 11:54

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Congratulations to Manx artist Helen Hughes - she’s been shortlisted in an international 'sci-art' competition for her mosaic 'Sacred Love'. It blends maths, randomness and design in a striking visual piece. Helen sat down with Christian Jones, and said it's all about where probability meets spirituality.…

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Innovation Challenge 2025 17:26

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Have you hear about the Innovation Challenge 2025? It's a government led initiative which sees people from all over the world bidding to take part. Beth Espey finds out more from Head of Innovation at Digital Isle of Man, Kurt Roosen:By Radio Manx Ltd

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Perspective 22.6.25 - June Tynwald Highlights 50:35

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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…

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Update Friday, 20 June 2025 27:24

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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.…

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It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Friday 20th June 2025 51:06

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Meet the 20mph Minister today, decrepit camper vans, the Bee Gees' baby, 20mph implications for bus timetables, proposed camper park & gas price on the way up. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Friday 20th June 2025By Manx Radio

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Tynwald in Brief: June 2025 19:35

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Tynwald was expected to cover a range of talking points, but after several motions were withdrawn, what was likely to be a two-day sitting was reduced to just one. Phil Gawne and Christian Jones take a look back at the proceedings.By Radio Manx Ltd

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20mph consultation will be biggest ever, says minister 8:58

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The infrastructure minister says a consultation on proposed 20mph zones in residential areas on the Isle of Man will be one 'of the biggest engagement and consultation' pieces the government has ever done. Currently, Douglas and Onchan residents are being asked for their views on the roll-out of the scheme in their areas. A drop-in session is being…

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Update Thursday 19 June 2025 27:19

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A round up of the main news - and we learn an interesting fact about Sports Editor Rob Pritchard.By Manx Radio

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It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Thursday 19th June 2025 50:37

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Manx Care's £15m overspend, 14 storeys for bus station, weed trees overpowering limes, 20mph and road safety, Ramsey's dog poo warden & Dusty the cat's been found in Cornwall. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Thursday 19th June 2025By Manx Radio

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Douglas Council introducing a maintenance strategy and budget for parks 7:53

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Douglas Council will be introducing a maintenance programme and budget to support the management of its parks. Chair of the Regeneration and Community Committee Natalie Byron-Teare says 'historically' there hasn't been a programme, but believes if the money is being spent on new equipment it should be maintained to a high standard. The local author…

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Update Wednesday 18 June 2025 26:47

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All the news of the day in under 30 minutes with Beth Espey.By Manx Radio

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It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Wednesday 18th June 2025 51:57

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The DOI Minister and Onchan Commissioners, Head Teachers' 'broken relationship', tourism levy, living wage for migrants, Lord street development, cost of 20mph regime & our future electricity supply resilience. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Wednesday 18th June 2025By Manx Radio

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'It's time for carers to have equal rights' says charity 23:07

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Is enough being done to recognise the role carers play on the Isle of Man? According to a charity that supports them, the answer is no. Crossroads Isle of Man has published the findings of its latest 'State of Caring' report. It's findings reiterated a number of areas of concern, particularly around their wellbeing and the number able to claim Care…

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COUNTRYSIDE 17 JUNE 2025 28:52

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The Laurel and Hardy of rural Mann are back for another series of Countryside, as Kirree heads out to the Southern Vintage Engine and Tractor Club annual rally whilst Simon finds out about the importance of your pets' dietBy Manx Radio

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Update Tuesday 17 June 2025 27:15

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Here's Tuesday main news wrapped up in a half hour bundle for you - including the very latest on the Family Library after it was debated in Tynwald.By Manx Radio

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It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Tuesday 17th June 2025 50:47

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Ballooning bureaucracy, use of camera phones in clinical settings, attendance and behaviour in school, 'The Gold' TV show, Peel and Garff sewage, 20mph limit, & Wilf's lifeboat. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Tuesday 17th June 2025By Manx Radio

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Agenda 16.6.25 - minimum wage and the Local Government Amendment Bill 26:51

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In last week’s sitting of the House of Keys Lawrie Hooper asked the Enterprise Minister Tim Johnston “Whether the Minimum Wage will be increased to £13.05 by 1st October 2025 to reach equivalence with the minimum salary threshold for Worker Migrant visas at that date? In an interesting exchange it emerged that government’s position appears to be th…

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Update Monday 16 June 2025 27:32

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