Episodes
Assisted Dying legislation latest, crime and illegal drugs on Island, implications of UK's Reform Party for us, Manx Care's Matron Roadshow & it's now 4277 on the government payroll. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Wednesday 11th February 2026
Liverpool Ferry Terminal latest cost, 5 Star hotel for Golf Links, sea wall plans for Loch Promenade, no post office for Onchan, towards a cashless society & the level of armed police reponses. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Tuesday 10th February 2026
Doctors aren't happy, our Westminster farming representatives, no bills over £650 at Post Office, taking pets to Northern Ireland, Ramsey's Beach Hotel info wanted, UK ferry tax latest & the digital discard. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Monday 9th February 2026
Waiting lists, should the Steam Packet be run as a company to make the Government money or a community service that drives economic prosperity at a lower price?... That and will the proposed new UK Ferry Tax affect us?
The cost of Smart Meters, do a growing number of young people really prefer dictatorships or is democracy just failing to deliver any meaningful action?... and listeners from far and wide!
Cash is King or is it?... that was the big topic on the show today... and if it's dying out... how can we put it on life support?
It's the Mannin Line with Alex Brindley on Monday 2 February 2026
Political education for 16 year olds, Junara manx.net changeover latest, government's whistleblowers policy, our new boat - Steam Packet MD speaks, Palestinian Solidarity Campaign here & dog mess provision in Ballaugh Plantation. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Friday 30th January 2026
Our new Steam Packet vessel, Junara's takeover of manx.net, Bishop's vote in Tynwald, local government allegations, RingGo airport parking app, Island-wide DAB radio & the prevalence of dog-fouling. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Thursday 29th January 2026
Live from Ballakermeen High School Douglas with opinion and views from Gabi, Maya, Isaac, Daisy, Guy, Lama & Stella on spiking drinks, restricting social media, Manx politicians, period product provision, university & more. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Wednesday 28th January 2026
Meat Plant's NED fees jump, Junara e-mail hacking and scams, cost of assisted dying, removing abandoned vehicles no halal slaughter here, Mona Drive fallen tree & sailing model boats. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Tuesday 27th January 2026
DOI latest with Tim Crookall MHK, diabetes advice, organ donation and your will, state of Douglas lifeboat shed, halal meat here, Ramsey brownfield site & mobility scooter and buses update. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Monday 26th January 2026
Dr. Allinson on his sacking, the 'Digital Discard' and living without technology, assisted dying latest, Local Economy Forum's role and purpose, organ donation opt-out & jury service info request. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Friday 23rd January 2026
The new Treasury Minister Chris Thomas MHK speaks, organ donation opt-out protocol, hospitality sector's wage woes, Manx Care's £0.66m on reports, the world of digital exclusion & remember 29p/kWh. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Thursday 22nd January 2026
COMIN reshuffle latest, Junara manx.net switchover, former Chief Minister Tony Brown on government priorities, speed limit 'Ring Road' round schools & new crematorium sound system. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Wednesday 21st January 2026
Live from King William's College, Castletown with students Cleo, June, Mila, Niv, Charlie, Emilian, Sofia & Eris - views and opinion on Trump, Putin, ocean pollution, German politics, AI, social media & more. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Tuesday 20th January 2026
COMIN shuffles Allinson and Haywood out, Thomas and Crookall in - Phil Gawne's perspective and vox populi plus Vinted and Stripe issues, DOI bans motorcycling at Dhoon Quarry & residential zone speed concerns. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Monday 19th January 2026
Calls and questions with Infrastructure Minister Michelle Haywood MHK on 20mph limit, airport safety and runway de-icing, mobility scooters on buses, road tax calculations, unsafe pavements, blue badge misuse and more. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Friday 16th January 2026
Unadopted road bond scheme, private health cover for cancer, ear health and podiatary avaiability, cost of free sanitary products project, manx.net addresses crunch is coming. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Thursday 15th January 2026
Carols at Christmas in schools, IOM Constabulary on AI image threat, Steam Packet survey mixed message, Age Concern staff tributes, 'cut and paste' UK legislation here & getting rid of troublesome trees. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Wednesday 14 January 2026
Teachers may be docked pay, cost of interpreters, unacceptable Manx post codes, Palatine Group Practice's new system, Treasury Minister on 'Integrity Line', Keys Question Time comment & very late Christmas post still arriving. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Tuesday 13th January 2026
Local Government Bill 2023 Clause 5 latest, poor quality pavements, 'Clowngate' amongst politicians, four year wait for hip replacement, home schooling neurodivergent children, public sector headcount & financial irregularities report. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Monday 12th January 2026
Health & Social Care priorities, Tramway Terrace latest, fat jab consequences, private rental landlords' future role, going private for 'urgent' treatment & Manx football's two big problems. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Friday 9th January 2026
Our Homelessness Strategy, Arabic interpreter needed in court, attending the Planning Committee, concerns over immigration & Beach Buddies celebrates 20 years cleaning our beaches. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Thursday 8th January 2026
Up 500% now 244 in home education and reasons for it, the cost of a new interconnector, private wind turbines & the Douglas Promenade horse trams 150 years on. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Wednesday 7th January 2026
Recycling Christmas Cards, airport runway non-glycol de-icing methods, government borrowing against reserves, gritting priorities in winter weather, the subject of Ivermectin & becoming more or less hardy. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Tuesday 6th January 2026
Happy New Year !!! Ronaldsway Airport snow closure and assorted woes, Local Government Amendment Bill, benefit payments confusion, government political accountability & Bishop's Tynwald vote latest. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Monday 5th January 2026
Economic slowdown, Net Zero "too big for public", future plans for electricity supply, 1979 Referendum Act, big queue at IOM Bank Athol Street & the RAF Jurby Manchester United mystery solved. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Friday 19th December 2024
Calls and questions with pharmacist Nick Kaye including the use of Viagra, influenza, gout, the Minor Ailments scheme, weight loss jabs, restless leg syndrome, shingles, seasonal dehydration and more. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Thursday 18th December 2025
Michael Street's business struggles, folic acid in bread, ESG on IOM, Religious Literacy in our classrooms, Local Government Act 2006 Section 5 & the Manchester United star who played for RAF Jurby. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Wednesday 17th December 2025