News interviews in FULL! Highlighting some of the most interesting, intriguing and engaging recent Isle of Man stories from Manx Radio News.
Latest episodes
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9 min
Douglas Council wants residents from all backgrounds to stand in by-election
Douglas Council says it wants to encourage residents from all backgrounds to stand in the upcoming by-election. It has one available seat in its South Ward following the departure…
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6 min
Douglas Council says 'anti-fragile' systems in place to deal with severe storms
Douglas Council says it has introduced 'anti-fragile' systems to help it manage consequences of severe storms. The local authority is urging residents to 'take precautions' to prot…
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13 min
Campaigner against Assisted Dying responds to it getting Royal Assent
A campaigner who threatened to take legal action against the Isle of Man Government should the Assisted Dying Bill get Royal Assent says he's 'considering his options'.Graham McAll…
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5 min
Ramsey Commissioners says prospective candidates must 'care' about the town
Ramsey Commissioners says prospective by-election candidates must 'care' about the town and improving it for the better. The local authority has three vacant seats - one after Juan…
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8 min
'Many opportunities' available to new local authority members
Arbory and Rushen Commissioners say there are 'so many opportunities' available to people who stand to join the board in an upcoming by-election.There's one seat available after Ki…
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6 min
Douglas Council and Dublin City Council sign friendship agreement
Douglas Council and Dublin Council have signed a 'friendship agreement' with the hopes of promoting a 'closer co-operation' between the two cities. The Lord Mayor of Dublin Darryl…
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7 min
Manx businesses urged to check whether websites use PHP
The head of an Isle of Man company that provides cyber security services is urging Manx businesses to check whether their website uses the programming language PHP.It comes after a…
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12 min
"Why should any parent delay giving their child a smartphone?"
A parent group on the Isle of Man calling for others to delay giving their children smartphones says its numbers are growing rapidly.What started out as a Facebook group known as '…
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6 min
Assisted Dying: 'If anyone had seen what my husband went through, they'd understand'
Lewis Foster speaks to assisted dying campaigner Sue Biggerstaff following confirmation that the Isle of Man's assisted dying act has received royal assent.
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7 min
Assisted dying mover 'relieved' by royal assent
The mover of the Island's assisted dying act admits it's a relief to know the legislation has been granted royal assent.Former Ramsey MHK Alex Allinson has welcomed today's announc…
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7 min
Castletown Commissioners says 'good links' with new ministers important
The Chair of Castletown Commissioners says having 'good links' with the new Council of Ministers is important to support the town's future. Tony Brown, a former chief minister, bel…
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11 min
Phil Gawne responds to CoMin appointments
Manx Radio's political correspondent Phil Gawne reacts to the appointment of Chris Thomas' first Council of Ministers.
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15 min
Ard-Shirveishagh Chris Thomas
Ard-Shirveishagh (Chief Minister) Chris Thomas joins Lewis Foster and Sam Turton live on the Home Run to discuss the formation of his first Council of Ministers.
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14 min
World Menopause Day - 'Please keep having conversations about menopause'
Women on the Isle of Man are being urged to continue the conversation around menopause.Sunday (18 October) marks World Menopause Day.The International Menopause Society founded the…
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20 min
'Manx Gold': Radio drama to explore Agatha Christie's connection to the Island
A visit to the Isle of Man by the famous author Agatha Christie has inspired a new Radio 4 drama which will be broadcast today (15 October).In 1930, four years before 'Murder on th…
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9 min
GNAAS CEO says charity is hoping for another million pounds for third helicopter
Darren Timson spoke to the CEO of GNAAS as the charity has raised more than £1million in appeal for a third helicopter. However, Joe Garcia MBE says the ambulance service still hop…
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10 min
Saving lives at sea
Sam Turton speaks to Sam Holliday, the RNLI's Head of Region for Wales and the West, to discuss the future of fleets at Douglas, Port St Mary and the wider Island.
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5 min
Manx Radio's speech content falls below that required by license agreement
Speaking to Manx Radio's Managing Director Chris Sully following the publication of CURA's report into the public service broadcaster's output.
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10 min
Rare opportunity to visit iconic Manx venues this weekend
Speaking to Katie King, Manx National Heritage's Curator of Art and Social History, ahead of the second weekend in MNH's Heritage Open Days festival.
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10 min
'Young people should concerned, but not scared' cancer rates in UK see 24% increase
Darren Timson speaks to retired surgeon and Chairman of the Isle of Man's Anti Cancer Association, Malcolm Clague as reports from the UK say 24-49 year-olds between the early 1990'…