Manx Newscast

Tynwald proved to be a lighter affair, but still some heavy topics discussed, and some interesting debates.

A South African rider says the sacrifice to come to the Isle of Man for the TT races 'is big'. 

AJ Venter told Manx Radio that each year it becomes more and more financially difficult, but with new sponsors this year he's been able to continue to keep his team 'proudly South African'. 

2025 marks his eighth year at the Snaefell Mountain Course. 

We've had a glorious spring, but a big change is on the way for the start of TT.

Neil Young from Ronaldsway Met Office looks ahead to how the weather is shaping up for the start of this year's racing.

Guenther Steiner, who headed up Haas from 2016 - 2023, is on the Island today (22 May) promoting his book 'Unfiltered'.

While he won't be able to stay longer to watch the races, he plans to do a tour of the Snaefell Mountain Course.

He spoke to Chanelle Sukhoo about his tour, his thoughts on the current Formula 1 season and the TT.

Preparations have been getting underway to create an Ibiza-style bar on Peel Promenade on the site of the former swimming pool.

Meta Lounge opened throughout August last year, but this time it's back for four months - starting this weekend.

Manx Radio sat down with owner, Melanie Webb, to find out why the business chose its location, and how the arrival of a large international franchise will affect the Island's hospitality industry:

The infrastructure minister says her department will consult local authorities in all areas of the Island about implementing 20 mph zones in residential areas. 

Michelle Haywood is also urging members of the public to get involved and share their own views. 

Yesterday, Tynwald approved her department's implementation plan.

How do you make cancer funny? And what tog is the duvet on your bed at the moment?

Find out the answers to these questions and more in our exclusive interview with Rhod Gilbert ahead of his latest show on the Island:

The chief minister says he is encouraged by the Public Service Workforce Report which shows recruitment is taking place in frontline services. 

The document revealed the public sector has grown by 500 with the majority of those places in care. 

The longest debate of the current administration took place - lasting more than 10 hours - and focused on none other than health.

Christian Jones looks back at the April 2025 sitting of Tynwald.

Simon Richardson visits Manx Utilities' Douglas Waterworks and talks to Head of Water, Gareth Patchett