News, Current Affairs & Sport Podcasts

News, Current Affairs & Sport Podcasts:

MANX RADIO UPDATE:

• Update Tuesday 10 February 2026

  The day's main news with Beth Espey - including when will we find out the full cost of the Liverpool Ferry Terminal and a tribute to the founder of Jurby Junk.

MANX NEWSCAST: 

• Public Health launches Island-wide survey on medicinal cannabis use

  Public Health Isle of Man has launched a survey to better understand how medicinal cannabis and other substances are being used across the Isle of Man.Officials say the results will help build a clearer picture of medicinal cannabis use since legislation was introduced to allow its prescription for certain medical conditions.Director of Public Health Matt Tyrer sat down with Manx Radio's Christian Jones to discuss.

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 - Tuesday 10th 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

PERSPECTIVE:

• Perspective 8.2.26 - Blue-tongue, cattle health status and the meatplant - who’d be a farmer these days?

  Manx farmers are being challenged at the moment with several significant issues hitting all at once. As if the debilitating cattle disease Blue-tongue, a change in UK and IoM cattle health status, and ongoing problems with the meatplant weren’t bad enough a very wet winter and uncertainly over animal waste charging are adding to farmers woes. Can the Isle of Man Government’s stated aim of achieving food security for us be delivered in such trying circumstances. There’s no doubt times are hard for Manx farmers who are all hoping things will mooooove in a better direction soon.

MANX RADIO SPORT:

• Saturday Sport Classified (07-2-26)

  Results, reaction and analysis to a rather weather effected sporting program on island in Football, Rugby and Hockey plus we look ahead to FC Isle of man game at the Bowl. As well as that we hear how Isle of man netball is growing in popularity.Ben Cunningham is joined by Tony Mepham and Dave Christian

 

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