Best Manx Radio News Podcasts (2025)

The link between child poverty and poor mental health, the Green Living Grant's successor, cheap cups of tea, the notion of reducing the size and reach of government & Mark Lewin's role in it. It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Friday 19th September 2025

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Update Thursday 18 September 2025 27:49

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All the latest news, sport, weather and travel updates from the Isle of Man. It's Update on Manx Radio for Thursday, 18 September with Lewis Foster.

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It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Thursday 18th September 2025 49:58

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Ramsey Commissioners' Public Accountability, big rocks arrive for Mr. Shuttleworth's big garden, Paloma Faith speaking appearance here, arming our police officers & £328k for Ranson case review. It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Thursday 18th September 2025

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Chief Constable rebuffs 'woke' claims 5:30

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The chief constable has rebuked suggestions that making armed police officers more visible on the Isle of Man indicates a shift to so-called 'woke' policing. The comments from Russ Foster come in response to opinions shared by a former MHK on Manx Radio's Perspective programme on Sunday (14 September). Chris Robertshaw said that Mr Foster had broug…

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Update Wednesday 17 September 2025 27:31

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Here's the round up of today's news.

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Pulrose United FC seeks community support for new changing rooms 7:51

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A local football club is appealing for help from the community to build new changing rooms. Pulrose United FC has been in 'negotiations' with Douglas Council for a new facility after its former building was condemned and demolished and a temporary site put in its place. The changing rooms are currently owned by the local authority, but it's hoping …

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It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Wednesday 17th September 2025 51:20

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The plight of Pulrose United FC & Douglas Athletic FC and their portakabin, Chief Minister on sentencing offenders, remembering Major Robert Cain VC, the missing ducks from Garey Ford & the boat's late. It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Wednesday 17th September 2025

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Who polices the politicians? Lawrie Hooper on political accountability 10:23

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A Ramsey Commissioner has come under fire over comments she made on social media. In reply to a Facebook post about US political commentator Charlie Kirk, who was shot dead last week, Elizabeth Shimmin wrote he should "burn in hell". Her remarks drew criticism from MHK Stu Peters, who described them as "ignorant, crass and unnecessary". Ramsey Town…

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Update Tuesday 16 Septemeber 28:35

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The age old question - are the Island's government departments overspending - or are they underfunded - the Chair of the Public Accounts Committee shares his thoughts. The Island's inflation rate has gone up again, we'll take a look at the figures. There's good news for those behind a new community facility on Marine Parade in Peel And a scheme whi…

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Are government's departments overspending or underfunded? 7:25

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Are government's departments overspending or underfunded? That's the question being raised by Speaker of the House of Keys and Chair of the Public Accounts Committee, Juan Watterson. It's after Treasury revealed four government departments are already projecting overspends in the first quarter of this financial year. Mr Watterson's been speaking to…

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It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Tuesday 16th September 2025 50:58

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Castletown gets a big Co-op and short stay parking, gas customers get public counter, more telecom fibre woes, government overspending v underfunding, 'I Love Mann' tonight, Lizzie Shimmin's comment & our greenhouse gases. It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Tuesday 16th September 2025

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Update Monday 15 September 2025 28:06

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We bring you some details about the fatal road traffic collision on the Peel to Kirk Michael coast road on Sunday. Also in the programme, figures from treasury reveal four government departments are expected to go over budget this financial year. We also hear there are no plans to roll out menu changes in the Island's secondary schools, why questio…

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It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Monday 15th September 2025 52:17

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Patchy mobile phone coverage, TV problems with fibre, problems for whistleblowers, remembering spotted dick and custard, HMS Urley memories & Battle of Britain Day observed. It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Monday 15th September 2025

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Four government departments face overspends in first quarter 10:36

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Treasury Minister Alex Allinson discusses the government’s quarterly accounts, showing budget pressures across several departments.

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Perspective 14.9.25 - Chris Robertshaw on political think tank “Future IoM” 50:35

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Former Douglas East MHK Chris Robertshaw tried and by his own admission failed to bring about the reforms he believes are essential to allow the public to have greater confidence in government and to allow government to actually succeed. He wants us to have a greater say on the major policy proposals government brings forward, he believes governmen…

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A round-up of the day's main news, including finding out how big a problem ketamine is on the Isle of Man and what’s being done to tackle it? The leader of Douglas council hails proposed reforms to the rates system as “a promising first step,” we also hear from the firefighter who took on a gruelling challenge in honour of those who died in the 9/1…

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It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Friday 12th September 2025 51:17

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Attorney General's role in tribunals, the new school meal regime, the proposed east coast wind farm, lack of taxi stands, construction challenges on Island, bias against men & St. Judes to Andreas road. It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Friday 12th September 2025

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Sneak peek around the new cancer support centre 10:27

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With a brand new, multi-million pound facility to support people with cancer and their loved ones just weeks away from completion, we've been invited for a look around the centre. We speak to the people from the charities that have made it possible:

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Update Thursday 11 September 2025 29:22

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All the day's main news with Beth Espey including after more than ten years of planning, a new facility to support cancer patients is just weeks away from opening. There’s frustration in the north of the Island at the delays to replacing the Cummal Mooar facility, there’s good news for Manx Shearwaters and if you think you can handle really spicy f…

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It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Thursday 11th September 2025 50:33

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Building our national financial reserves, the future for Ramsey's Cummal Mooar, government's independent advisers, teacher training funding and wage anomaly & searching for Stu Lord material. It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Thursday 11th September 2025

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As the Island marks World Suicide Prevention Day, we hear about a rise in suicides over the past five years. A new business is helping transform printed materials for people with visual impairments. FC Isle of Man suffer a fifth straight defeat.

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It's Mannin Line With Andy Wint - Wednesday 10th September 2025 50:36

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World Suicide Prevention Day events and initiatives, phone scam and not one, Sarah's Law, Onchan's new lights, collision witnesses wanted & remembering Geoff Corkish. It's Mannin Line With Andy Wint - Wednesday 10th September 2025

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"You only get one chance to protect our history, because once it's gone it really is gone" 8:52

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As thirteen Manx landmarks are given protected status, we hear from the DEFA Minister. Clare Barber tells Amy Griffiths how they choose which ones go on the list and how important it is to get the decisions right:

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New business aims to break down barriers for people with visual impairments 9:33

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A brand-new Island business is hoping to break down barriers by transforming printed materials into formats that work for people with a visual impairment. Dot & Type offers professional braille transcription of any printed material including menus, bills, letters, and documents, and also has a line of customisable greeting cards. Founder Tasha Moly…

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Update Tuesday 9 September 2025 27:48

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The day's news in half an hour with Beth Espey.

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It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Tuesday 9th September 2025 50:24

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Calls and questions with Justice and Home Affairs Minister Jane Poole-Wilson MHK and Chief Officer Dan Davies on port security, drugs, the prison, cyclists on the Mountain Road, community service, ANPR, facial recognition technology and more. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Tuesday 9th September 2025…

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Update Monday 8 September 2025 28:23

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School dinners are still causing a stir after recent changes - we hear from a mother who says she's worried about how her child's diabetes may be affected... The chief minister admits government's position on wind farms is likely to be challenged before next year's general election. There's an urgent call for volunteers to support a Peel charity sh…

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It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Monday 8th September 2025 52:04

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Sky the last feral pony at Skyhill, rubber and benzene health concerns, threat from asteroids, current Chief Minister on challenge to wind power policy & former Chief Minister on 'harsh rhetoric'. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Monday 8th September 2025

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Perspective 7.9.25 - Chief Minister Alf Cannan explains his plans for the final year of this current administration 50:35

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Chief Minister Alf Cannan has a year left to demonstrate his government can succeed. With global disillusion in conventional politics Mr Cannan and his Ministers have a difficult task in gaining the confidence of a generally doubting Manx public. So what lies in store for the year ahead? Mr Cannan gives some hints on this week's Perspective. If vot…

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Tonight on Update with Beth Espey: following the recent announcements about TT 2026, we’ll hear from Clerk of the Course, Gary Thompson. A review of a recent case suggests some people on the Island are dropping employment and equality complaints due to the high costs involved. There are fresh calls to improve pavements, paths, and highways in the n…

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It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Friday 5th September 2025 50:45

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The role of sports clubs in children's lives, DOI or local authority cutting the vegetation back, the vandalism at Cornaa & the future for Net Zero policies. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Friday 5th September 2025

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Scran head to the Royal Albert Hall! 11:51

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A group of talented young musicians from the Island are set to perform at the Royal Albert Hall later this year. Scran, whose members are between the ages of 13 and 17, is described as a 'Manx supergroup' and is heading to the Music for Youth Proms in November. The event will feature more than 1,200 young musicians from across the UK and further af…

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Update Thursday 4 September 2025 28:00

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The latest news round up which includes concerns from an MHK about the possibility of another significant whistleblowing case causing reputational harm to the Island, the Department for Enterprise gives its reaction to a company winning a legal challenge over the letters TT, we ask how safe weight loss jabs are and we'll have details of a sculpture…

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It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Thursday 4th September 2025 51:29

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Rubber crumb at our artificial pitches, Cypriot cats imported, our football clubs' volunteers, windfarm facts and figures wanted, trimming your branches & mindless vandalism at Cornaa. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Thursday 4th September 2025

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MHK calls for action on "quite weak" whistleblowing policy 11:27

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An MHK says the current policies for whistleblowers in government are still "quite weak". Onchan member Julie Edge chaired a committee looking into whistleblowing during the last administration. She's recently met with the chief minister to highlight her concerns. Ms Edge has been speaking to Manx Radio's Sian Cowper…

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Positive MONEYVAL outcome is 'shared goal' of government and financial sector 13:10

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A conference regarding financial crime saw a turnout of around 600 professionals at the Villa Marina in Douglas. Designed to showcase international developments and emerging risks, the Countering Financial Crime Conference 2025 featured guest speakers and panels. The event comes ahead of the Island's upcoming MONEYVAL assessment, which gets underwa…

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Update Wednesday 3 September 2025 28:23

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Today's main news including a call for stronger laws to protect against partner violence on the Island, Public Health urge pregnant women to be vaccinated against whooping cough and on the day schools have gone back - one MHK wants to see ice cream back on the menu for primary pupils.

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It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Wednesday 3rd September 2025 50:50

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All about your pharmacist and you; questions and calls with pharmacist Nick Kaye from Kingsley Muti on weight loss jabs, use of statins, purpose of vaccinations, minor ailments scheme, their robot, old fashioned pharmacies & more. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Wednesday 3rd September 2025

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Update Tuesday 2 September 2025 27:58

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A round-up of the latest news with Beth Espey - and what would be the best Manx themed storm names?

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Garff residents brand Mooir Vannin windfarm 'ridiculous' and 'insanity' 7:29

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The majority of people attending a public meeting to discuss proposals for an offshore windfarm off the Island's east coast were against the plans. It was organised by Garff Commissioners about the Mooir Vannin Offshore Windfarm proposal by Ørsted. The local authority was using the meeting to gauge the views of residents before submitting its own r…

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It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Tuesday 2nd September 2025 50:25

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New Housing Agency needs directors, exporting electricity to UK , rise in bicycle thefts, Garff Commissioners view on offshore windfarm & the threat from the yellow-legged Asian hornet. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Tuesday 2nd September 2025

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Local dad says he will pressure council to fix Governors Hill play area 7:18

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A local dad who campaigned for new equipment in Governor's Hill play area says it's 'great' that Douglas Council has started to invest in it but feels more needs to be done. Richard Little started a campaign to put pressure on the local authority to resolve some longstanding issues at the park including problems with the flooring, improving picnic …

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Update Monday 1 September 2025 27:48

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All the latest news with Beth Espey.

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It’s Mannin Line with Alex Brindley - Monday 1st September 2025 50:49

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Alex sits in for Andy and we discuss wind farms again... spurious figures about carbon emissions, the real reason we don't explore geothermal energy. Oh and how you can become a bus driver...

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Astronomer Howard Parkin is star-gazing in our Manx dark skies - and space watching too 30:48

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Astronomer Howard Parkin explains what we can see - weather permitting - in the dark skies over the Isle of Man during the month of September - and brings up to date with another selection of the latest space exploration stories

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Perspective 31.8.25 - Minister Haywood tells us about the new Housing Agency 50:35

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Being beleaguered goes with the territory at the Department of Infrastructure, but relatively new DoI Minister Michelle Haywood is doing her best to get on the front foot. Government has had limited success in dealing with the housing crisis and Minister Haywood tells Perspective why her department’s plan for a Housing Agency will succeed where gov…

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A new women-only running group has been launched to tackle catcalling and harassment. MPs return to Westminster next week, but MHKs aren’t back until October - one Tynwald member says Manx politicians are away for too long. The domestic football season kicks off tomorrow - we’ll have the teams to look out for.…

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It’s Mannin Line with Phil Gawne - Friday 29th August 2025 51:43

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Your opinions and comments on all aspects of Isle of Man life on Manx Radio's legendary phone in programme.

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Is the Isle of Man's construction industry built to last? 22:54

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Further calls for better apprenticeship support have been heard at a Construction Skills Conference held on the Island. Construction Isle of Man wants a full review of changes to the way apprenticeships are funded on the Isle of Man. Amy Griffiths attended an event, dubbed an 'emergency conference', at the Comis Hotel to find out more:…