Rt Rev'd Mark Davies is the Bishop of MIddleton in Manchester - he's also the Commissary Bishop appointed to take care of the Diocese of Sodor and Man until Bishop-Elect Tricia Hillas takes up her ministry on the Island in mid-November. In his capacity as Bishop of Sodor and Man, Bishop Mark was on the Island recently to ordain Rev'd Ian Quayle as …

Round-up of the latest football, rugby and hockey results across the Isle of Man Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben CunninghamAv Manx Radio

The cats in the hats chat to the uber-talented musician, composer and scorer of multiple films and TV shows - Jeff Beal, plus some great sounds from Miguel Zenon and Sidsel EndresenAv Manx Radio

Fears the charity funded quiet room at Liverpool John Lennon Airport would close were dismissed during the programme, when the DOI Minister provided us with an assurance it will remain open.Av Manx Radio

The tenth Manx Bard, Jordanne Kennaugh, talks to H about her inspiration and thoughts for the year ahead, some of the cast of this year's panto "Dick Whittington" drop into the studio to cook up some mayhem and a challenge ahead of European Folk DayAv Manx Radio

In the early 20th century, Christopher Shimmin wrote plays for Peel Players. When Sophia Morrison launched the magazine Mannin for Yn Cheshaght Ghailckagh in 1913 his story The Smuggler appeared in the first edition. We hear the first part of that story in this edition of Claare ny Gael. Having reached the port of Galatz, the friends hear how the b…

Education, Health and Housing will not be on the agenda at this week’s Government Conference. The Chief Minister tells Perspective why not as well as explaining why people should attend the Conference. Chris Thomas ponders the value of three years worth of government strategies and policies and offers some suggestions to deliver success. Isle of Ma…

Jo Garvin tells us about the return of the Isle of Man Traditional Music Weekend. which starts on Friday and runs through Monday with workshops, sessions, song groups and more. We also hear some live music from an O'Donnell's session last week and remember much loved musician and broadcaster John Kaneen and the impact he had on the scene. Find out …

In tonight's programme: The premier league's top two will meet in an epic showdown as part of this weekend's latest Isle of Man football fixtures FC Isle of Man are hunting a fourth straight win on Saturday at a venue they've struggled at in recent times Vagabonds Ladies get their new season underway during a busy Manx rugby schedule this weekend A…

Meat plant changes, a call for DOI to pay towards the Northern Civic Amenity Site, could the IOM to Belfast route be saved and how are the hedges in your area?Av Manx Radio

What happened in the Government Conference today? The highlights of the Chief Constable's annual report and the man who's overseen the Tesco rebrand bids the Isle of Man farewell.Av Manx Radio

On 16 September it was announced that the 2024 DPM Manx Rally Championship has been declared 'null and void' after only three of the scheduled seven rounds took place. This isn't the first time the championship has faced disruption either - in 2023 just one championship event was completed. So what is the reason for all the disruption again in 2024…

A packed programme with details about the first day of the Government Conference, concerns raised about a lack of suitable accommodation for those leaving prison and why Public Health Isle of Man is raising the profile of measles.Av Manx Radio

Highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and Cheadle Town at The Bowl, Douglas Hoping to stretch their unbeaten run in September so far, 'The Ravens' welcomed a Cheadle Town side who'd beaten them home and away in the previous campaign Match commentary from Rob Pritchard and Tony Mepham…

Today - possible cuts to front-line Manx Care services, the approval of two significant planning applications, the possibility of spotting the Northern Lights again and a dinosaur with tiny arms makes a huge impact for a Manx charity.Av Manx Radio

Almost 40 years ago, former Vicar of Marown, Rev'd David Bush, made a series of programmes - Keystones - in which he explored the history of our Manx churches. Kerrowkeill Chapel is no longer a place of worship but its history will never be forgotten. In a vintage episode of Keystones, we meet again the characters and hear their stories - and there…

Round-up of the latest sporting results from across the Isle of Man and a preview of FCIOM's game at The Bowl. Simon Quine is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben CunninghamAv Manx Radio

In tonight's programme: Week three of the Isle of Man men's football campaign awaits, and we hear from the defending women's league champions ahead of the new women's season getting underway FC Isle of Man are back on home soil this weekend hoping to stretch their unbeaten run to five games After both suffering opening day defeats, rugby sides Doug…

On the final Update of the week we hear about the Chief Minister's concerns over Manx Care's spending, what might replace the Food and Drink Festival this time next year and why we should be worried about seagull numbers on the Isle of Man.Av Manx Radio

Today's Update includes details about why there could be more bus issues over the next few days, what do we know about Manx Care's overspend and a Canadian woman traces her Manx roots.Av Manx Radio

H hears all about the launch of the Arts Council Extraordinary Events Fund, a world changing game (hopefully!) and pianos and jazz coming up this autumn at the EAC.Av Manx Radio

An MHK is calling for more transparency when Island bus services are cancelled The Steam Packet's explaining why it cancelled some recent Manxman sailings. And a two-day conference has begun on raising awareness on domestic violenceAv Manx Radio

It's World Suicide Prevention Day - however the issue of suicide in the Isle of Man is still a huge topic according to a charity A local authority's insisting anti-social behaviour amongst its town's youths is not as big a problem as some think And FC Isle of Man are in action this evening and looking to put last weekend's last gasp disappointment …

Match highlights from the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and Bury at The Bowl in Douglas Having made a winning start to the month, 'The Raven's faced the daunting task of taking on a Bury side who headed to the Island unbeaten in all competitions so far Match commentary from Rob Pritchard and Tony Mepham…

A teenager's appeared in court accused of stabbing a woman in Peel Meanwhile, two people have been arrested after what's been described by police as suspicious items at a property in Port Erin And the Island's electric vehicle charging network is being upgradedAv Manx Radio

We come to the end of the section of 'The Fairy-Faith in the Celtic Countries' in which American scholar W Y Evans Wentz recounts some of the stories he heard on his visit to the Island in 1909. He also collected in the other Celtic countries, and the result was an Oxford PhD thesis which he subsequently published in 1911. In our Manx translation o…

The Liberal Vannin party held it’s AGM a few weeks ago and agreed that Government should be more transparent on procurement. They also asked for the proposed new government levy to be progressive and include a tax on capital or wealth. Meanwhile Liberal Vannin founder and long standing former Onchan MHK Peter Karran has renewed his call for new mea…

Husband and wife Methodist Ministers Rev'd Sylvester and Rev'd Rachel Deigh are mission partners serving the Methodist Church in Sierra Leone. For the last 13 years the Methodist Church there has been twinned with the Methodist Church on the Isle of Man. On today's programme Rachel and Sylvester talk about life, faith and their 'great adventure' - …

Round-up of the latest sporting results from across the Isle of Man and a preview of FCIOM's game at The Bowl. Simon Quine is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben CunninghamAv Manx Radio

A round-up of some of the latest sounds in modern and contemporary jazz from the cats in the hats with sounds from the likes of Ben Wendel, Dylan Howe and a happy birthday and live gig retirement for John SurmanAv Manx Radio

In tonight's programme: Gameday three beckons across the Isle of Man football leagues this weekend After nearly a month on the road, FC Isle of Man return to home soil welcoming one of the NWCFL Premier Division title-hopefuls Douglas and Vagabonds are set to get their respective new rugby campaigns under way And Saturday marks the beginning of the…

Investigations will take place in Onchan over the winter to tackle capacity issues affecting sewers in the village during heavy rainfall There's an assurance from Manx Care after they announced they're replacing face-to-face educational sessions Plus seven hundred football fans are expected to descend upon the Island this weekend…

an MHK has taken drastic action in a bid to resolve the number of potholes that need fixing on the roads in the constituency they represent - There's a new location for Covid-19 autumn boosters as Manx Care abandons the vaccine hub at Chester Street in Douglas - And there's good news for campers at the Glen Wyllin site in Kirk Michael…

H chats to members of Yn Draamey about their production of "Candles" at the Gaiety Theatre, hears about more chances coming up to learn Manx and JMG tells us about a surprise second half to her "Other Worlds" show at the EAC this Saturday.Av Manx Radio

Your half-hour roundup of news, sport, weather and business from the Isle of Man.Av Manx Radio

A half-hour round up of Manx news and current affairs. Plus business, sport, weather, and travel.Av Manx Radio

A look at the latest news from the Isle of Man today, plus sport, business, travel and weather.Av Manx Radio

On Christmas Day of 1909, American scholar W Y Evans Wentz has been out to Glen Maye to collect stories, and has now walked back into Peel to the house of William Cashen, who tells him more for what became Evans Wentz's 1911 publication, 'The Fairy-Faith in the Celtic Countries'. After hearing from Mina Harker under hypnosis that Count Dracula is e…

Fear of mass immigration has fuelled unrest and political change across Europe and the solution usually offered is bigger walls or stronger borders. Less attention seems to be paid to what is driving this mass migration and what might encourage migrants to stay in their home countries. Former Chief Constable, Gary Roberts, has taken up a new role a…

Rev Dr Michael Brydon explores the links between the railways and the church, using a fascinating collection of serious and not-so-serious stories - and with a selection of music to match! Plus - another packed notice board.Av Manx Radio

In tonight's programme: The 2024/25 Isle of Man football season begins this weekend, we take a look at the opening day fixtures and hear from the 23/24 premier league player of the season and Golden Boot winner on his ambitions with his new club FC Isle of Man will be hoping to begin turning around their recent poor form when they head on their tra…

The final Update of the week has good news from Onchan - we were live from the opening of a new function space. Also on the programme, more questions about why the Sea Terminal wasn't kept open for stranded passengers and how much does Government House cost to run?Av Manx Radio

A lot in tonight's programme - some of it intentional. How will the new VAT arrangements affect KWC? What's all this about a sink hole at the Chasms? Good news for Manx potatoes and we hear from an amazing Hospice fundraiser.Av Manx Radio

We hear from new Manx Bard, Jordanne Kennaugh, catch up with current Youth Bard, Nehal Kilari, hear about "Otherworlds" at the EAC - and a tribute to folk music legend "Big John" KaneenAv Manx Radio

All the latest news from the Isle of Man today including ice cream, herrings and air traffic control. Also how the Island is preparing for possible Mpox over here, the breaking statement about an MGP rider's drugs test and some good news about a little puppy called Harry.Av Manx Radio

Christy catches up with John Power from the Liverpool band Cast, who return to our shores in September with a renewed vigour and a brand new album, having spent this Summer opening for Liam Gallagher. Tickets for the gig available here: Cast (villagaiety.com)Av Manx Radio

Here's your news roundup for Tuesday 27 August, including details of two people fined for flouting road closure rules during MGP, questions over the cost of the Liverpool Ferry Terminal, the Island's latest unemployment figures and a new inclusive play area.Av Manx Radio

Mission Aviation Fellowship is an international charity using specially-adapted aircraft to bring all kinds of aid to otherwise inaccesible places. In this programme, Dom Sant and his 11 year old son Isaac talk about MAF's work in Papua New Guinea, where they live - and local businessman David Dorricott explains why he's donating a brand new plane …

It's Christmas Day 1909, but American scholar, W Y Evans Wentz, is still out visiting people in Glen Maye and Peel to hear stories which he retold in 'The Fairy-Faith in the Celtic Countries', which he published in 1911. In our Manx translation of Dracula by Bram Stoker, Mina Harker has understood something of the character of Count Dracula, from s…

Three years ago Keys candidates were expressing concern and committing to resolving what was popularly believed to be a housing crisis. Government’s flagship solution to the lack of funds to deliver high quality comprehensive public services is to grow the economically active part of the population so generating more tax income. To do that we need …