We are now entering the fourth day of strike action by the Island's bus drivers as an ongoing row over pay and conditions shows little sign of letting up.

For those relying on public transport there is a limited bus service running, while the Department of Infrastructure has worked to reopen the Manx Electric Railway for anyone who is able to commute by tram.

DOI Minister Tim Crookall joined the Manx Radio Breakfast team to discuss the strike action and address his decision on the Ramsey sea wall

The leader of Douglas Council believes government needs to be investing the same amount into social housing as it does 'luxury apartments'.

Devon Watson has welcomed its plan to put £8.5 million pounds every year for five years into the housing deficiency fund,but says it needs to be 'accelerated'.

Local authorities who have social housing development plans use money from rents to pay for the projects and any remaining costs are covered by the deficiency fund.

Councillor Watson says the increased funding is a 'step in the right direction'.

Forty-eight hours after he presented this year's Budget to Tynwald, Treasury Minister Chris Thomas joined Ben and Sian on Breakfast for an extended interview about the financial plan, its implications and to consider the reaction it's had so far.

After voting against the 2026/27 Budget, Lawrie Hooper speaks to Manx Radio's Phil Gawne.

The chief executive of Manx Care has welcomed the increase in the health body's budget for the next financial year.

It will get £404.2 million, up from £361.8 million last year.

In this edition of Newscast, Teresa Cope tells Manx Radio's Lewis Foster what that means for patients on the Isle of Man.

Treasury Minister Chris Thomas MHK has delivered his Budget speech for 2026.

You can listen to it in full here.

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.

A Manx AC/DC tribute band, who have been playing to crowds for 22 years, have announced plans to disband.

Formed in 2004, DC/AC have become well-renowned amongst the Island's live music scene, covering classics from the Australian group such as 'Highway to Hell' and 'Back in Black'.

The group will play their last ever live show, dubbed ‘The Final Stand’, at the The Villa Marina Royal Hall on 2 June.

Paul Daugherty, who performs as Angus Young, says issues with his health mean it's time to call it a day, but says the audience will be in for a treat in June.