Episodes
Manx Radio's political correspondent Phil Gawne reacts to the appointment of Chris Thomas' first Council of Ministers.
Ard-Shirveishagh (Chief Minister) Chris Thomas joins Lewis Foster and Sam Turton live on the Home Run to discuss the formation of his first Council of Ministers.
Women on the Isle of Man are being urged to continue the conversation around menopause.Sunday (18 October) marks World Menopause Day.The International Menopause Society founded the awareness day in 2009; this year’s theme is ‘chronic pain’ - something often experienced during, and after, the menopause transition.Nutritionist Angela Clucas runs Next Level Nutrition and says she helps many Island women struggling with the symptoms and side-effects.She's been speaking to Christy De Haven:
A visit to the Isle of Man by the famous author Agatha Christie has inspired a new Radio 4 drama which will be broadcast today (15 October).In 1930, four years before 'Murder on the Orient Express', she was commissioned to write a mystery story that contained clues to a real-life treasure hunt.In this edition of Newscast, Lewis Foster speaks to Manx artist Michael Starkey about his own connection to the resulting short-story 'Manx Gold'.
Darren Timson spoke to the CEO of GNAAS as the charity has raised more than £1million in appeal for a third helicopter. However, Joe Garcia MBE says the ambulance service still hopes to raise another million pounds by December.
Sam Turton speaks to Sam Holliday, the RNLI's Head of Region for Wales and the West, to discuss the future of fleets at Douglas, Port St Mary and the wider Island.
Speaking to Manx Radio's Managing Director Chris Sully following the publication of CURA's report into the public service broadcaster's output.
Speaking to Katie King, Manx National Heritage's Curator of Art and Social History, ahead of the second weekend in MNH's Heritage Open Days festival.
Darren Timson speaks to retired surgeon and Chairman of the Isle of Man's Anti Cancer Association, Malcolm Clague as reports from the UK say 24-49 year-olds between the early 1990's and 2019 saw a 24% increase in cancer diagnoses.
A candidate in the upcoming Marown Commissioners by-election says she would try and help residents 'as much as possible' if elected. Amanda Collister hopes to be able to work with neighbouring authorities and would support improvements to children's play areas and leisure areas. The by-election is taking place on Thursday 8 October, and residents will be able to vote from 8am until 8pm at the Crosby Methodist Church Hall. There is one available seat following the resignation of John Lovelady last month - the other candidate is Oksana Hargreaves.Mrs Collister believes her experience on the b...
Income thresholds for households applying for public sector housing are being increased to allow more people to join the waiting lists. It's something which has been welcomed by the leader of Douglas Council. Devon Watson says he appreciates the raise but working families need a 'realistic prospect' of being offered a home.From today (1 October) the baseline for single applicants, with no children, will raise by £1,300; for joint applicants, with three children, it'll be increased by £13,400.Councillor Watson adds he would like the new government to be 'more supportive' schemes and push thr...
Lewis Foster speaks to Manx National Heritage's Head of Collections Kirsty Neate ahead of the switch-off of the iMuseum's online digital newspaper archive service.
Car parking will return to Castletown's Market Square on 1 October with some additional changes. Chair Tony Brown says it will be increased to one hour from 30 minutes - which he says will have a 'big impact' on businesses in the town.The local authority believes it has taken a 'pragmatic approach' to the closure, which includes covering the Easter Bank Holiday weekend and introducing more activities. Mr Brown says changes to coach parking has attracted more tourists and cruise excursions which he hopes will increase investment in Castletown. Local Democracy Reporter Emma Draper has been sp...
Lewis Foster speaks to Peel RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager Allen Corlett who's retired after 45 years in the organisation.
A group of volunteers which has been running Ballafesson Hall says its last coffee morning was 'emotional'. Maureen Dadd and Pat Harper say they were 'comforted' by the amount of people who turned up for the event yesterday morning (28 September). The Ballafesson Community Club volunteers believed they had a year - from June - to save the building from closure. But The Methodist Circuit confirmed the church hall will close officially on Wednesday, 30 September to be put up for sale on the open market on 1 October.It previously said it was 'surprised and disappointed' to hear the comments ma...
The day after being re-elected in Douglas Central, Treasury Minister Chris Thomas sits down with Sam Turton to clear up his comments on who's paying for repairs to the Steam Packet's Manxman.
Would you accept an organ if it saved or transformed your own life?That’s the question you’re being asked to think about during Organ Donation Week.It follows a stark warning, from NHS Blood and Transplant, that nine people are dying each week in the UK whist waiting for a donation.Diane Taylor is a donor mum and the founder of Organ Donation Isle of Man; her son Daniel’s organs saved the lives of four people after his death in 2007:
This time next week polls will be open and the Manx public will be casting their ballots in the General Election.But, we only cast our votes once every five years, and for some this will be their first time voting.So just what happens when you step into the polling station.Miles Benham is the deputy returning officer for Garff, and joined Ben and Sian to explain the process:
An Andreas woman is to take on quite the challenge this week in memory of her late husband.Darren 'Daz' Hignett died of bladder cancer in September 2023, after an 18-month battle with the disease.And over the last two years, Liz has taken on challenges in memory of him, and his fight, all whilst raising funds for the Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association.Siobhán Fletcher has been speaking to her ahead of this year's effort... a 24-hour sponsored silence...
The closure of the Ballafesson Hall has come as a 'shock' to the volunteer group which has been running the space as a community facility. The Ballafesson Community Club had been told they’d have a year - from June - to make Ballafesson Hall viable otherwise it would be sold on the open market.But they say the Methodist Church has changed the timeline and the facility will be closed and put up for sale on 30 September.Mrs Harper says the club has been 'left in a limbo' following the announcement but has chosen not to 'run away' from the issue. Local Democracy Reporter Emma Draper has been s...
People are being invited to join the discussion about what artificial intelligence means for human creativity.DAM Productions is hosting a live debate on 22 September called: RELENTLESS: The Rise of the AI Tide at Noa Market Hall, in Douglas, from 6pm (It's free but seats are limited; you can find out more HERE).The debate will be filmed and feature as part of a documentary called: The Island: One Year in the Rising AI Tide. Dave Armstrong is hosting the event and spoke to Siobhán Fletcher.
The final cruise ship of the year arrived into Manx waters this morning (15 September) - and it's her sixth visit this season!But what has this summer been like in general, and what goes into scheduling so many visitors to our shores?Siobhán Fletcher has been down to the Sea Terminal to speak to Peter Bashforth who is in charge of operations at Cruise Isle of Man.
"A community standing together is a community that’s stronger."That’s the message from charities and organisations which are joining forces on the Isle of Man today to mark World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September).The Samaritans, Bereaved Survivors of Suicide, Isle Stand Up to Suicide and Ed’s Space are amongst those taking part in efforts to ‘change the narrative’.Chanelle Sukhoo has been speaking to Deana Douglas, Paula Dunlop and Shirley Cain.
A housing campaigner has urged the next administration to rethink how it delivers affordable homes, warning current policies are ‘not working’ for young people or key workers.Quantity surveyor Malcolm Blackburn has produced a 270-page ‘Blackburn Plan’, which he describes as an integrated framework covering housing, planning, infrastructure, agriculture and the wider economy.
Darren Timson speaks to Kay Crewdson, an ambassador of CRADLE, a baby loss support charity which is coming to the Isle of Man.
Darren Timson talks to Isle Listen's Educational Lead, Rebecca Macnair as the charity launches its 'Back to School' campaign.
Sam Turton speaks to James Kingston from GrowthIOM about why the group sees growing the economy as the most important issue ahead of this month's general election.
A local environmental campaigner has backed Andreas Commissioner's calls for new speed buffer zones in the parish.Bill Dale says people drive 'far too fast' in the village with no care for the rules - which he puts down to a lack of police presence and enforcement.The commissioners would like to see new restrictions on Burma Road which currently goes straight from a 60mph to a 30mph zone.Mr Dale has concerns for the safety of children and the elderly in the village.Local Democracy Reporter Emma Draper has been speaking to him about the issue.
Lewis Foster speaks to Annmarie Cubbon, Manx Care's Divisional General Manager of Primary, Community & Therapy Services, and Dr Omobolaji Iji, Director & Co-founder of Tekihealth.
Garff Commissioners says it's been 'almost impossible' to represent residents during the windfarm process over the last year.In its final letter to the examination panel the local authority says it has been on the 'backfoot' due to how it's been carried out.It's also confirmed that the cost of hours between officers and commissioners who worked on the case has amounted to about £20,000 - but this won't be claimed back. Commissioner Marinda Fargher says she has had 'lots of sleepless nights' during the process but feels the board has done its best for residents. Local Democracy Reporter Emma...