Episodes
The first rebranded Tesco store is about to open its doors in Castletown (Thursday 15 February).
In October last year, the supermarket chain announced it was taking over all nine Shoprites on the Island.
While many are excited about the move, a number of concerns have been raised - particularly about how many local producers and suppliers will be seen on the shelves.
But Store Director Andy Sanderson has been telling Amy Griffiths he's determined to reassure people about Tesco's intentions:
The Isle of Man Society of Architects is relaunching on Thursday 15 February and there's a free event featuring award winning architect Richard Murphy OBE.
It's at the Santander Work Cafe on Thursday 15 February from 5pm- 8pm and you can find more details here.
Proposed changes being made to the Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit (EPAU) are being praised, although they seem to have been delayed.
Currently, those experiencing a miscarriage or other early pregnancy complications are often placed with other pregnant women while they wait for treatment.
Now though, there are plans to move them to a separate ward, with a discreet entrance and a quiet room, however, they were due to happen in January 2024 and there have been no changes yet.
Manx Care is yet to comment.
Douglas South MHK Sarah Maltby has been looking into the issue, and Helen Sheppard i...
The politician behind proposals to allow assisted dying on the Isle of Man says if legislation is passed it cannot be changed or challenged by any constitutional court.
That's from MHK Alex Allinson who is seeking to give people, who are terminally ill, the right to choose.
This week Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, a former Paralympian and crossbench peer in Westminster, and Dr Gordon Macdonald from Care Not Killing spoke to Tynwald members about their concerns around the bill.
Proactively helping children with their mental health is "essential".
That's according to a Manx business which provides free accredited mental health awareness courses for students in the Isle of Man.
This year's programme has just been launched.
Ali Vondy is from Manx Minds and has been speaking to Amy Griffiths:
When plans were announced last month for a new sculpture at Niarbyl, images of the proposed artwork caused quite the stir...
So, what's it all about? Is it 'respectful to the coastline' or 'a blot on the landscape'?
The relatives of Bryan Kneale - renowned Manx artist and MBE - are on the Island for a consultation event at Dalby Schoolrooms (8 February).
In this episode of Newscast Kate Kneale and Tom Houghton sit down with Lewis Foster to discuss the artwork, Bryan's art, and how it feels to put something forward to the court of public opinion.
Granting a variation to Crogga's licence to drill for oil in Manx waters would go against the will of Tynwald, according to the Isle of Man Green Party.
Crogga has asked to begin drilling before completing a 3D seismic survey.
The Department of Infrastructure says it's continuing to consider the company's request and will issue a response to the political party's latest letter in due course.
Secretary Andrew Langan-Newton has told Manx Radio changes to the licence are so significantly different that it can't be considered a mere variation.
The Isle of Man is playing host to over 50 travel writers from the British Guild of Travel Writers this week (5 - 9 February).
Founded in 1960, the Guild is a community of over 250 accredited writers, photographers, authors, podcasters, bloggers and broadcasters.
On Monday (5 February) they attended the launch of government's 'Manx Menu' campaign and a new Island cookbook.
Siobhán Fletcher went along to the launch to find out more.
A painter and decorator wants to give back to the Manx community by helping a family facing hardship.
John Skelton of John Skelton Painting and Decorations Limited is asking people to nominate a child that's been confined to their room due to illness.
He is also fundraising for furniture and whatever other sources he may need.
Ahead of the 2021 General Election, housing was one of the main topics people wanted to be addressed by the incoming politicians.
When Alf Cannan first laid out his Island Plan upon being elected chief minister, housing was listed as one of his top priorities.
But, halfway through his administration, does he feel enough is being done to tackle the housing crisis?
Mr Cannan's been speaking to Amy Griffiths about it:
Getting young people to stay on our Island is a topic that's often discussed here, and it's an even harder feat while in the midst of a housing crisis.
But what can be done to help tackle it?
Tynwald regularly holds select committees to scrutinise various elements of government, but they also have Youth Committees doing the same thing.
In fact, the Youth Housing Select Committee has just had it's first meeting.
Two of the seven members are 16-year-olds Alex Cowley and Riona Zahman, who've been talking to Amy Griffiths about some of the key issues they've found:
A Garff MHK says she hopes to 'bring some positivity' to help deliver on government's 'ambitious' tourism strategy.
Daphne Caine has been appointed to the Department for Enterprise as a political member with responsibility for Visit Isle of Man and Motorsport.
She's also chair of the Climate Change Transformation Board, member of the Social Affairs Policy Review Committee and vice-chair of the Public Accounts Committee.
Mrs Caine told reporter Siobhán Fletcher she hopes to help champion the Island's heritage offering for visitors.
Almost £47 million has been overspent by four government departments in the last financial year.
Tynwald members will be asked to approve supplementary votes at next month’s sitting of the court in order for them to be brought in on, or just under, budget by 31 March.
The Department of Education, Sport and Culture is responsible for £8,900,000 of that overspend.
Education Minister Julie Edge sits down with Lewis Foster to explain why.
Manx Care would need a ‘substantial’ amount of additional funding to staff and run a new residential home in Douglas.
Summerhill View, on Victoria Road, is due to be handed over to the government in the spring.
The 60-bed facility, built on the site of the former Glenside Home, will house some residents who are currently living at Reayrt ny Baie.
But the health body says it’s now looking at bringing in a private provider to operate it - Siobhán Fletcher speaks to chief exec Teresa Cope to find out why.
Tynwald met for the first time this year earlier this month.
If you weren't able to listen to the whole thing - what did you miss?
Siobhán Fletcher has the highlights...
The Island's southern MHKs say they will not be giving their support to this year's Budget if there's not sufficient funds allocated for the Southern Swimming Pool.
You'll likely have heard last week that the Department of Education, Sport and Culture will recommend the pool's closure at the end of the financial year.
As a result, all four of the members representing the south have told Manx Radio they will vote against the Treasury Minister's Pink Book.
Amy Griffiths has been finding out more:
Politicians on the Isle of Man need to take ‘tough decisions’ in order to make ‘massive strategic change’.
That’s from the education, sport and culture minister who will ask Tynwald, in February, to back her department’s plans to close the Southern Swimming Pool by the end of March.
Regional pools – in Castletown, Ramsey and Peel - are funded through local rates, that total around £92,000, and an annual £1.75 million government subvention.
The majority of this is used to cover operating costs and for the northern and western pool buildings loan repayments.
However, budget forecasts ...
The infrastructure minister's been responding to recommendations set out in a report looking into the Isle of Man's heritage railways.
Transport consultancy firm SYSTRA estimates the network brings a boost to the Manx economy of around £17 million each year.
The long-awaited publication has been subject of scrutiny in the Island's political sittings, where members queried why it was yet to be made public.
The recommendations have now been published, but a date that the full review is likely to be published remains unknown.
Manx Radio's Christian Jones sat down with Minister Tim Crookall...
The Trafalgar Hotel in Ramsey has been named a runner-up in the Campaign for Real Ale's 'National Pub of the Year' competition.
The competition seeks to find the best pub in the UK (and Isle of Man, of course) judging them on atmosphere, decor, welcome, service, community focus and quality of beer.
The Trafalgar came in the top four for 2023, with the Tamworth Tap in Tamworth winning for the second year in a row - other runner-ups include the Nelson Arms in Tonbridge and The Beer Engine in Skipton.
Trafalgar Licensee, Steph Tiesteel, has been speaking to Manx Radio's Lewis Foster a...
In this episode we hear from representatives of the RNLI on the annual commemoration of founder, Sir William Hillary's life on what marks the institution's 200th year.
Siobhán Fletcher somewhat predicts the future, by taking a look at some of the dates in the calendar to watch out for this year.
Should the Bishop have a vote?
Lawrie Hooper MHK launches a public consultation to find out what you think.
Here he talks to Beth Espey about why he feels the time is right to make the change.
Vice-chair of the Health Services Consultative Committee Annette Baker has resigned from the body following concerns over the health minister's behaviour towards committee members.
The former Ramsey Grammar School headteacher has served on the panel for three years.
She says it's become increasingly impossible to serve on the committee, and that comments made by Lawrie Hooper about the HSCC's annual report have left a 'very sour taste' among members.
In this episode of the Manx Newscast, Mrs Baker explains more about her decision to step down.
In response to Mrs Baker's resignation, Mr ...
The Manx Emergency Doctors Service will close overnight during the week from Monday 8 January, we speak to Manx Care's Executive Director for Health Services Oliver Radford to find out why, and hear some good news if you've struggled to get an on-the-day appointment at your GP practice.
Broadcaster Paul Corkish presented his final weekly show on Manx Radio today after a 17-year stint on the station's roster.
Throughout his Manx Radio tenure he has presented numerous programmes, most recently 'That Sunday Sound'.
Christian Jones talks to Paul about his upbringing and how he got through the doors of Manx Radio and onto the air.
Lewis Foster and Siobhan Fletcher look back at the stories that hit the Island's headlines in 2023.
If you're looking for a bracing way to see in the New Year, Lenny Conroy from the Southern Dippers tells us about the fundraising sea dips happening in the south of the Island on 1 January
This year is Tom Pickard's eighth singing in the Christmas services at King's College, Cambridge. Here, he speaks to William King about singing at Christmastime and what it's like recording a carol service for broadcast on the TV.
A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols is on BBC Radio 4 at 3pm and Carols from King's is on BBC Two at 6.30pm.
Tom mentions John Rutter's 'All the stars looked down' which was recorded as part of a new release this year.
The Northern Chamber of Commerce says a 'good relationship' with local authorities is key for supporting businesses during the festive season.
Keith Dalrymple and Deputy Chair at Ramsey Commissioners Rob Cowell believe the work to support the town and encouraging people to shop local doesn't end at Christmas.
Currently, the chamber meets with a representative from Ramsey Commissioners who provides feedback and advice.
Mr Dalrymple says he would encourage new businesses to join the Chamber.
Garff Commissioner Melanie Christian says the businesses in Laxey Village are supportive of the ...
The ManxSPCA - which cares for lost or abandoned animals - will still be operating over the holidays.
We hear what services it'll be able to provide and advice for pet owners during the festive period.