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MANX NEWSCAST: 

• Chair of Castletown Commissioners 'appalled' at selling of old police station

  The chair of Castletown Commissioners says he is 'appalled' at the decision to sell the old police station.Tony Brown believes that the current government has no policies in place to protect heritage assets and that it's 'neglecting' these properties across the Island.The decision to sell the Bailie Scott building was agreed during Tynwald's April sitting with only three MHKs voting against the move.Mr Brown says Manx National Heritage has been having 'consistent battles' with Treasury for funding allocated towards maintenance.Local Democracy Reporter Emma Draper has been speaking to him:

MANX RADIO MANNIN LINE:

• It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Monday 27th April 2026

  Enterprise Minister Tim Johnston MHK and Chief Officer Andy Stewart take calls and questions on the TT, Moneyval, Island Infrastructure Scheme, King William's College, our tourism offering, access to cash & more. It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Monday 27th April 2026

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 (24-4-26)

  In tonight's programme:The first rounds proper of the Hospital Cup and Junior Cup form the majority of this weekend's Isle of Man football agendaIn rugby, a trio of Island sides are on the road for the final games of their respective seasons - In Counties 3 ADM Lancashire/Cheshire Minor Conference League, both Vagabonds and Ramsey are on the road, with Ramsey's game having some important extra meaning, and Vagabonds Ladies are rounding out a steady campaign in Women's NC2 North (South) with a journey to the league championsAnd in hockey the 2026 Manx season has its grand finale this weekend with six trophies up for grabs across two days of action for this year's Isle of Man hockey cup finals weekend
  Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham

 

 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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