News, Current Affairs & Sport Podcasts

News, Current Affairs & Sport Podcasts:

MANX RADIO UPDATE:

• Update Friday 13 February 2026

  The day's main news with Beth Espey including the DOI Minister on the bus strike, what's happening with the King Orry statue and we mark World Radio Day.

MANX NEWSCAST: 

• Ramsey Harbour Keeper's 'voyage of a lifetime'

  Tony Thompson is a harbour keeper in Ramsey and back in November 2025 he joined a crew of seven aboard a 45ft yacht taking on a 3,086‑nautical‑mile voyage from Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands to St Lucia in the Caribbean.It was part of the world‑famous ARC rally, which sees hundreds of vessels make the transatlantic trip each year, and for Tony - aged 64 and married to Sheila - it was the fulfilment of a lifelong dream.He's been telling Lewis Foster all about it.

AGENDA: 

• Agenda 2.2.26 - the Celtic Forum and Castle Rushen High School

  The Isle of Man’s native language and status as the world’s first whole-nation UNESCO Biosphere Reserve were highlighted at the Celtic Forum in Scotland this month. It was the first time the Isle of Man has attended the forum, which brings together Celtic regions to collaborate on shared interests. Education Minister Daphne Caine tells Agenda all about this relatively new Forum and how the Isle of Man could benefit from it. The Forum appears to offer some big opportunities for Manx musicians and linguists but could it provide invaluable links for Manx business. Oh yes, … and how’s the new Castle Rushen High School progressing

MANX RADIO MANNIN LINE:

• It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Monday 16th February 2026

  Douglas Halfway Horse trams and who's responsible, resident visa problems with UK inbound travel, Douglas Head Conservation Area, Public Health Functions and Duty Bill & opinions our giant poppy. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Monday 16th February 2026

PERSPECTIVE:

• Perspective 15.2.26 - former Treasury Minister Eddie Teare talks us through his budget process.

  Government finances have read a little like recent weather forecasts, with a gloomy outlook, risk of budget overtopping particularly in health, and economic storms battering our sparse reserves. One former Treasury Minister who wasn’t afraid to grapple with the economic challenges of the day was Eddie Teare. He talks to Perspective about how he went about preparing a budget and considers what next week’s Budget might deliver. As if economic circumstances were’nt bad enough the aftermath of last month’s sackings has caused some disaffection in Tynwald ranks. Will next week’s Budget include brighter spells and sunny uplands?

MANX RADIO SPORT:

• Saturday Sport Classified (14-2-26)

  Results, reaction and analysis to all the latest local football, rugby and hockey across the Isle of ManPLUS, we hear from the latest generation of a name synonymous with the TT on his upcoming MGP debut; It's hoped a new centre will further grow the sport of powerlifting on Island; and, a club says there's a 'real risk' it won't currently be able to run MTB events in 2026Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben CunninghamAlso featuring the voices of Illiam Quayle, Liz Young and Niall Quiggin

 

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