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Having been excluded from this year's event over potential safety concerns, it's been confirmed modern sidecars will return to the Southern 100 Road Races in 2027The class won't be without changes, however, as organisers draft out new regulations to maximise safety on the Billown Course Part of that process of redefining what those F2 regulations will look like is Southern 100 Road Races Clerk of the Course, Giles Olley In this extended interview, he tells Manx Radio why they're making the alterations they are and how important it is to have modern three-wheeled racing back in the south of the Island

Results, reaction and analysis to the latest Isle of Man football, rugby and hockey action. Plus we here from Dean Harrison on his latest TT news and we speak to Matthew Bostock about the landmark that has been done in honour of his achievments.Ben Cunningham is joined by Tony Mepham, Rob Pritchard, Dave Christian, Matthew Bostock and Dean Harrison.

You may have seen this week that a special new landmark has appeared in Glen Vine in honour of the achievements of one of the Isle of Man's professional cyclists.The post box on the junction of Ballagarey Road and Greeba Avenue has been decked out in gold to celebrate the successes so far of Matthew Bostock who originally hails from the area.So far, the Manxman has enjoyed an unforgettable 2026 in which he was crowned a track world champion last month; won gold for the Isle of Man at this year's Commonwealth Games in August and secured multiple British track titles throughout the course of the year.So how does it feel for him to get this extra recognition in his home town? Well, Manx Radio has been speaking to the man himself to find out

Ben Cunningham sits in for Rob this week,Coming up on tonight's show:It could be a crucial weekend in the race for this year's Railway Cup competition.After suffering their heaviest ever defeat last time out, FCIOM will be looking for a change in fortune this weekend.It's a busy weekend in Rugby with no fewer than five teams in action across four contests.Plus it's a hybrid weekend in Manx Hockey with both cup and league action happeningBen Cunningham is joined by Dave Christian, Lee Dixon and Tony Mepham

An extended, pre-match interview with FC Isle of Man Manager, Lee Dixon ahead of his side's latest test in the NWCFL Premier Division this weekend After suffering their heaviest ever defeat on the road last time out, 'The Ravens' prepare to welcome Longridge Town to The Bowl this Saturday (7 November)

An extended chat with Manx Radio's hockey correspondent, Ben Cunningham looking in detail at this weekend's latest Isle of Man hockey fixtures which sees the semi-finals of the 2026 mixed cup competitions take centre-stage along with a handful of league contests elsewhere

A full, extended look at all of this weekend's upcoming rugby action with Manx Radio's Rugby Correspondent, Dave Christian.Douglas, Vagabonds and Vagabonds Ladies all hit the road in their respective competitions this weekend whilst Southern Nomads and Western Vikings prepare to face off in the Hartford Homes Manx Shield

An extended chat with Manx Radio's football correspondent, Tony Mepham looking in detail at this weekend's upcoming fixtures in Manx football.Coming up on Saturday, a potentially crucial week in the race to get into this year's Railway Cup whilst the Women's Floodlit Cup continues on Sunday

Results, reaction and analysis to the latest Isle of Man football, rugby and hockey action.Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Lee Dixon and Dave Christian

On tonight's programme:The race for Railway Cup qualification is hotting up ahead of the latest Manx football clashes this weekend with four points separating the top five in the Canada Life Men's Premier LeagueHaving returned to winning ways in cup competition last time out, FC Isle of Man head back to league responsibilities tomorrow when they travel to in-form Barnoldswick Town in the NWCFL Premier DivisionIt's a busy Saturday to come in Manx rugby elsewhere with a triple-header of action in store at Ballafletcher whilst at Port-e-Chee, Douglas welcome Kirkby Lonsdale in Regional 2 North West And a sligthly more compact Isle of Man mixed hockey programme is on the cards tomorrow as we approach the business end of the 2026 mixed seasonRob Pritchard is joined this week by Tony Mepham, Lee Dixon, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham