News, Current Affairs & Sport Podcasts

News, Current Affairs & Sport Podcasts:
MANX NEWSCAST: 

• Former infrastructure minister says 'massive' amount of misinformation about clause five

  The former infrastructure minister says there was a 'massive' amount of misinformation about what would've been clause five of the Local Government Amendment Bill. Michelle Haywood, who was in charge at the time the clause was added to the bill, believes the ongoing debates around the clause were distracting from more important updates. The clause could've seen functions imposed onto local authorities without any financial support from the government. Dr Haywood says she doesn't see the clause being brought back anytime soon. Local Democracy Reporter Emma Draper has been speaking to her.

MANX RADIO MANNIN LINE:

• Mannin Line with Alex Brindley - 1st May 2026

  Fuel surcharges, selling off the plantations, Manx Care services off island and at the Prison and more.... It's the Mannin Line

PERSPECTIVE:

• Perspective 26.4.26 - April Tynwald highlights

  Perspective 26.4.26 - April Tynwald highlights In a relatively relaxed Tynwald sitting members appeared to be a little less argumentative than in recent sittings. Perhaps the calm before the election run in storm. Items discussed included a move to unify government’s land and property portfolio, the state of the economy and the National Insurance Fund, and the UK government’s decision not to recommend the Assisted Dying Bill for Royal Assent. We also hear about Sunday’s census and why it matters. Are we facing a constitutional crisis on the Assisted Dying Bill or is it just a constitutional embarrassment?

MANX RADIO SPORT:

• Friday Sport Preview (1-5-26)

  On tonight's programme:A trio of league titles were decided during the week in Manx football, now the quarter-final stages of two competitions take centre stage this weekendWe also hear from the Isle of Man men's national football team manager ahead of his side's first home fixture in nearly seven years on SaturdayThe curtain will come down on the 2025/26 Isle of Man rugby season on Saturday with the Manx Plate and Manx Cup finals to be held at Port-e-CheeHundreds of some of the biggest upcoming talents in British cycling are on Island this weekend for an event celebrating an important milestone in 2026And in cricket, we hear about the Isle of Man men's side and their latest challenge on their travels this weekend
  Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham and also featuring Chris Bass, Dave Christian, Rob Holden and Sally Green

 

 AGENDA: 

• Agenda 27.4.26 - last week Tynwald debated the idea of a tourism levy and agreed to sell the old Castletown Police Station.

  Tynwald debated a couple of items about tourism last week. The Enterprise Minister brought a report to Tynwald on the possibility of introducing a tourism after being asked to do so by Tynwald. The report was received though not without some criticism from Onchan MHK Rob Callister. There was then a motion from Manx National Heritage on the sale of the old Castletown police station with the cash strapped heritage organisation unable to find a sustainable long term use for the building. Hear the conflicting views on these items on this week's Agenda. MNH clearly needs the money but would a tourism levy work for Manx tourism?

MANX RADIO UPDATE:

• Update Friday 17 April 2026

  The MHK behind assisted dying is ‘disappointed’ the UK government blocked a move to grant it Royal Assent in its current form.Peel Commissioners have met for the first time since a row broke out last month.Amazon MGM Studios will be on Island soon, filming for an upcoming TT movie.
  

 

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