Talking Heads
A weekly digest of all the hot topics discussed on Manx Radio's daily phone-in programme, Talking Heads.
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Episodes
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Talking Heads
Friday, 24 March 2017
The increase in water rates, the rebranding of an inter-Celtic festival, and a clampdown on UK registered vehicles.
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Talking Heads
Friday, 17 March 2017
The possibility of e-cigarettes for prisoners, continuing debate over the future of the old courthouse in Ramsey, and the Island’s minimum wage.
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Talking Heads
Friday, 10 March 2017
Taxi patient transfer services, the potential sale of the old courthouse in Ramsey, and a drop in the economically active population.
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Talking Heads
Friday, 3 March 2017
A ban on headphones for the Parish Walk, work permit exemptions in hospitality, and charges for electricity, water and sewerage.
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Talking Heads
Friday, 24 February 2017
An increase in the tax cap, the return of Miss Isle of Man, and humanitarian aid for Syrian refugees.
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Talking Heads
Friday, 17 February 2017
A transport interchange for Ramsey, funding for the health service and compulsory boat insurance.
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Talking Heads
Friday, 10 February 2017
The plausibility of the Island taking in Syrian refugees, the future of the Meat Plant, and DNA profiling for dogs.
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Talking Heads
Friday, 27 January 2017
Border checks, the Island’s birth rate, and weekend roadworks.
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Talking Heads
Friday, 20 January 2017
Accommodating cruise ships, a bid to reform the Island’s abortion laws and parking on Douglas Promenade.
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Talking Heads
Friday, 13 January 2017
Disposing of silt from Peel Marina, a social media row over a bus ticket, and reporting drivers who text at the wheel.
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Talking Heads
Friday, 6 January 2017
A dispute over the protection of the TT brand, a call for a review of how national services are funded, and concerns over frontline staffing levels at Noble’s Hospital.
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Talking Heads
Friday, 23 December 2016
The enforcement of disability discrimination laws, fines for poppy wearing, and the Island’s voice in Brexit preparations.
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Talking Heads
Friday, 16 December 2016
Traffic calming measures in Braddan, the possibility of a sugar tax, and the on-going horse tram saga.
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Talking Heads
Friday, 9 December 2016
Shortening the horse tramway, a central resident record, and giving priority to cyclists at left turns.
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Talking Heads
Friday, 2 December 2016
Disc parking in town centres, the standing of the Classic TT, and free train and tram travel for pensioners.
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Talking Heads
Friday, 25 November 2016
The local authority housing funding gap, entertainment venues catering for the needs of those with disabilities, and incentives to bring Manx students back to the Island.
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Talking Heads
Friday, 18 November 2016
Overhauls to the work permit system, efforts to repair, restore and reopen the Queen’s Pier in Ramsey, and does Government need a database to help select island jurors?
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Talking Heads
Friday, 11 November 2016
Retail choice in Douglas, community buses, paying for the maintenance of church buildings, and the election of a new American president.
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Talking Heads
Friday, 4 November 2016
The regulation of sugar, pensioner concessions on the heritage railways, and protecting the Island’s fishery.
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Talking Heads
Friday, 28 October 2016
Manx Gas standing charges, a ruling over a cake, charging for the clear up after a charity event, and dogs in the countryside.
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Talking Heads
Friday, 21 October 2016
Possible progress with the Douglas Promenade refurbishment, concessions for pensioners on the Island’s heritage railways, and the Island’s future drug and alcohol strategy.
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Talking Heads
Friday, 14 October 2016
TV licences for the over 75s, the new ministerial line-up, and the possibility of body-worn cameras for Isle of Man police.
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Talking Heads
Friday, 7 October 2016
Road works in the Island’s capital, departmental roles for Leg Co members, and the regularity of fit for work assessments.
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Talking Heads
Friday, 30 September 2016
Government pay rises, what do we expect from our new MHKs, and should the Isle of Man introduce M.O.T tests?
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Talking Heads
Friday, 23 September 2016
Voter apathy at the general election, staying calm behind the wheel, and attitudes to smoking.
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Talking Heads
Friday, 16 September 2016
Motorists giving cyclists enough room when over taking, cannabis for medicinal use, a clampdown on using mobile phones while driving.
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Talking Heads
Friday, 9 September 2016
A look back at Talking Heads - week ending 9th September 2016
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Talking Heads
Friday, 2 September 2016
The potential corporatisation of the Villa and Gaiety, inconsiderate parking, and paying the BBC licence fee.
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Talking Heads
Friday, 26 August 2016
Responsibility for keeping the Isle of Man tidy, air services to and from the Island, and the proposed sale of the horse tramway stables.
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Talking Heads
Friday, 19 August 2016
The sale of surplus horse trams, the TV licence fee for the over 75s, and deterring people from using mobile phones while driving.