Manx Radio - Update
The daily podcast of Manx Radio's Update Programme. The definitive roundup of Isle of Man and International news of the day from the Island's No.1 news source.
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Update Friday 25 April 2025
Friday, 25 April 2025
We continue to digest the results of the Local Authority Elections, after multiple political veterans made a comeback.The chief minister is facing calls to withdraw remarks, after a Standards Committee investigation found he made ‘unacceptable’ comments in Tynwald.The Isle of Man men’s national football team returns to action ahead of this summer’s Island Games.
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Update Thursday, 24 April 2025
Thursday, 24 April 2025
A mammoth debate has been held in Tynwald over the Manx Care Mandate.We hear all about government’s new ‘child first’ policy.And Isle Listen tell us all about its upcoming Dodgeball Championships.All of that and more on Manx Radio's Update with Lewis Foster for Thursday, 24 April.
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Update Wednesday, 23 April 2025
Wednesday, 23 April 2025
The infrastructure minister defends spending nearly £80,000 on a housing report, despite not following its recommendations – we also have an update on the bus service to Cregneash!There’s more information on planned upgrades for Heysham Port.And, 80 years on, we reflect on the devastating North Barrule Air Crash.
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Update Tuesday, 22 April 2025
Tuesday, 22 April 2025
April’s sitting of Tynwald got underway today and it was all health, housing… and horse trams!We cover the latest updates from the Island's parliament.And it looks like Heysham Port is about to get a makeover!All of that and more on Update for Tuesday, 22 April with Lewis Foster.
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Update Thursday, 17 April 2025
Friday, 18 April 2025
Update for Thursday, 17 April 2025
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Update Wednesday, 16 April 2025
Wednesday, 16 April 2025
Could tourism be making a strong comeback? We take a look at the latest visitor numbers.Manx Care has an update regarding breast cancer screenings.An independent report commissioned by government has recommended the establishment of of a new not-for-profit housing entity to take on the landlord functions currently managed by the Department of Infrastructure.And we'll have updates from the world of Manx cricket and football.All that and more on Manx Radio Update with Lewis Foster on Wednesday, 16 April.
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Update Tuesday, 15 April 2025
Tuesday, 15 April 2025
Manx Utilities refutes allegations that surveys on the site of a proposed windfarm have been carried out without the correct licenses.Should we have permanent Manx representation at Westminster?And the infrastructure says there are no plans to introduce MOTs.All that and more on Update with Lewis Foster for Tuesday, 15 April.
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Update Monday, 14 April 2025
Monday, 14 April 2025
Is it time for a referendum on plans for an onshore wind farm? We speak to the man behind a new petition gaining momentum online.The treasury minister explains why he believes plans to drill for gas off the Island’s coast are not yet ‘dead in the water’.All of that and much more of the latest news from the Isle of Man on Manx Radio's Update for Monday, 14 April with Lewis Foster.
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Update Friday 11 April 2025
Friday, 11 April 2025
Could there be a public petition on a proposed wind farm in the south of the IslandThe Treasury Minister's looking for a review of the off-Island patient transfer's systemPlus we'll have the very latest news on the Manx Rally
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Update Thursday 10 April 2025
Thursday, 10 April 2025
The value of the Isle of Man’s reserves fell by around five percent in the immediate aftermath of Donald Trump’s global import tariffs.New figures show the Island saw its lowest number of births in more than a century last year.A 16-year-old student has been crowned as the newest Manx Youth Bard.
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Update Wednesday 9 April 2025
Wednesday, 9 April 2025
Health officials are urging people of all ages to take bowel cancer symptoms seriously.The Chief Minister says EU artificial intelligence laws won’t be adopted here any time soon.The Isle of Man swimming team is revealed for this year’s Island Games.
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Update Tuesday 8 April 2025
Tuesday, 8 April 2025
Manx Care has spent more than £400,000 on off-Island recruitment firms since taking over the Island’s health service.It’s been revealed that government has given a loan of £2.2 million to the Island’s private school.We’ll be hearing about a new series of talks exploring pathways into the music industry.
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Update Monday 07 April 2025
Monday, 7 April 2025
Facial recognition software at the Island's ports is moving a step closer. We'll hear from the Home Affairs MinisterAs Child Benefit support is increased today we'll hear from the Treasury MinisterAnd what happened on the Manxman at the weekend when an alarm was sounded
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Update Friday 4 April 2025
Friday, 4 April 2025
The Isle of Man takes a step closer to changing the way its organ donation system works.We’ll get more reaction to Donald Trump's trade tariffs, as the Isle of Man, and much of the world continues to digest what this means and how it could affect the economy.Your daily dose of dolphins, after two of Peel’s most famous residents have been spotted in recent days.
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Update Thursday 03 April 2025
Thursday, 3 April 2025
With Donald Trump setting 10% tariffs on goods from the UK we'll hear what it means to Isle of Man CreameryPlans for a major redevelopment on Lord Street in Douglas will still go ahead despite a planning application being withdrawn todayAnd the Government launches a public consultation on what looks like the biggest shake-up to the jury system in decades
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Update Wednesday 02 April 2025
Wednesday, 2 April 2025
- Manx Care says it deeply regrets errors it made handling a data request.- Meanwhile, the health body's warning its Breast Clinic will not run as smoothly in the coming weeks due to staffing- And a TT winner says he's still hopeful of competing at this year's event despite losing his planned ride yesterday
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Update Tuesday 01 April 2025
Tuesday, 1 April 2025
- The incoming 20mph zones were discussed in the House of Keys today - we'll hear the latest.- Wetherspoons has finally found the Isle of Man but what's Government's take on their arrival?- And a final decision about the future of the former Castletown Golf Links Hotel site has been made.
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Update Monday, 31 March 2025
Monday, 31 March 2025
We hear about the impact dog attacks can have on the agricultural sector during lambing season.What are the barriers preventing women entering politics on the Isle of Man?And reaction from the Ravens manager as FC Isle of Man lose 4-0 at home at the Bowl.All that and much more on Update with Lewis Foster for Monday, 31 March 2025.
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Update Friday 28 March 2025
Friday, 28 March 2025
The Information Commissioner’s issued an enforcement notice to Manx Care, after it was found to have failed to comply with regulations.Treasury’s been reflecting on why it thinks introducing an NHS levy will enable the health service to continue, as it warns demand is outstripping resources.A group of newly-recruited police officers are set to take on a charity walk in aid of Victim Support Isle of Man.
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Update Thursday 27 March 2025
Thursday, 27 March 2025
Government is looking to introduce a new tax to tackle increasing healthcare costs.We continue to get reaction from those who’ve long been campaigning in favour of assisted dying, after a historic moment when the Bill was passed earlier this week.And is the end in sight for untreated sewage being pumped into the sea in Peel?
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Update Wednesday, 26 March 2025
Wednesday, 26 March 2025
All the latest as we hear which local authorities will be going to the polls next month.Plus, reaction to the latest Assisted Dying development, and the chief minister tells us what he knows as the CEO of Isle of Man Government is set to leave at the end of the month.All that and much more on Update with Lewis Foster for 26 March, 2025.
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Update Tuesday 25 March 2025
Tuesday, 25 March 2025
- The Isle of Man is the first place in the British Isles to legalise assisted dying. We'll have a special report- It's endiometrosis awareness month - we hear from a sufferer with the condition- The Public Services Commission's published it's annual report. We'll be taking a look at it
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Update Monday 24 March 2025
Monday, 24 March 2025
- The Isle of Man Government’s most senior civil servant has announced he’s resigning, after only being in the job for 18 months.- A leading medical specialist says there needs to be more political oversight in the healthcare system.- As the new 20mph zones roll out across the island we'll hear how some areas in Cardiff have reverted back to 30.
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Update Friday 21 March 2025
Friday, 21 March 2025
The health minister says backbench MHKs may have blocked a debate on Manx Care’s Mandate and Operating Plan, but that won’t stop it coming into force.A long-awaited review into the Isle of Man's school meals system has finally been published - though much of it remains redacted.And FC Isle of Man is back in action as they hope to end a six-match winless streak.
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Update Thursday 20 March 2025
Thursday, 20 March 2025
An accident investigation report found that three dockworkers from an Isle of Man-registered bulk carrier died after one entered the wrong cargo hold, and his two colleagues attempted to rescue him.Ramsey Commissioners says the Department of Infrastructure has been ‘systematically delaying’ funding for social housing projects.A special drone display is set to light up Douglas tonight.
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Update Wednesday 19 March 2025
Wednesday, 19 March 2025
- Politicians ask for more details on where an additional £20 million for healthcare would be spent - Government has presented its final island Plan to tynwald - we'll be reporting on that- And with the Island's organ donorship moving from opt-in to opt-out a reminder to residents to register
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Update Tuesday 18 March 2025
Tuesday, 18 March 2025
- Tynwald members have voted to postpone a motion asking for £20 million pounds additional cash for health spending.- A legal expert known as 'Mr Loophole' gives his views on the Island's new 20mph zones- And 7-time TT winner Michael Rutter shares one of his favourite memories as he steps away from the Superbike class
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Update Monday 17 March 2025
Monday, 17 March 2025
A series of emails have revealed NHS Trusts forced Manx Care to backtrack on plans to cut off-Island surgical operations - Meanwhile, an MHK is calling for the island to follow the UK which is scrapping NHS England by removing Manx Care- And should there be a financial charge when submitting a Freedom of Information request with the Government
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Update Friday 14 March 2025
Friday, 14 March 2025
- The Royal College of Nursing are moving a step closer to industrial action over pay with the majority of members backing a strike- Meanwhile, Manx Care's issued a statement over the Great North Air Ambulance Service- Three of the Island's cancer charities are due to protest outside next Tuesday's sitting of Tynwald
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Update Thursday 13 March 2025
Thursday, 13 March 2025
- The Isle of Man Medical Society's raising concerns about Manx Care's mandate- The Chair of Michael District Commissioners gives his opinion on the introduction of new 20mph speed limits - The selling of vaping products to those under the age of 18 is also under the spotlight