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 Thursday 5 June 2025
Thursday, 5 June 2025
A man who murdered two teenagers on the Isle of Man in 2002 has been denied parole.The woman at the centre of the case that led to an Onchan Commissioner’s resignation has spoken publicly for the first time.The Red Arrows are set to take to the skies.
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Update Wednesday 4 June 2025
Wednesday, 4 June 2025
A 14-year-old boy has appeared in court again, charged with the murder of 14-year-old Christopher McBurnie last week.Recent statistics have highlighted Manx residents are struggling to keep up with the cost of living.We’re officially halfway through the racing schedule, we’ll get the latest from day three of the TT.
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Update Tuesday 3 June 2025
Tuesday, 3 June 2025
A boy has appeared in court charged with murder following the death of a 14-year-old in Ramsey last week.A helpline’s been set up for TT visitors who fall victim to accommodation scams.We’ll get the latest from day two of the TT races.
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Update Monday, 2 June 2025
Monday, 2 June 2025
A male juvenile has been charged with murder after a 14-year-old boy died in Ramsey last week.A new government report has highlighted both progress and persistent challenges around poverty on the Isle of Man.The courts could soon be granted new legal powers, allowing them to electronically tag those on bail.We’ll get the latest from the TT, as we conclude Day 1 of racing.
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Update Friday, 30 May 2025
Friday, 30 May 2025
Police have thanked members of the public for their support as a murder investigation getsunderway following an incident in Ramsey yesterday.A review of Manx Care’s Adult Learning Disability Service has identified widespread failings in residential care.And the chair of Castletown Commissioners weighs in on delays to a public housing development in the ancient capital. All that and more on Manx Radio Update for Friday, 30 May.
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Update Thursday, 29 May 2025
Thursday, 29 May 2025
An MHK is warning adults on the Isle of Man are being 'left out in the cold' by the lack of support and diagnosis pathways for ADHD and Autism.A new survey suggests most Isle of Man residents feel disconnected from politics – but still plan to vote.And the leader of Douglas council gives his take on the Three Legs of Mann lighting column.All of that and more on Manx Radio Update for Thursday, 29 May.
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Update Wednesday, 28 May 2025
Wednesday, 28 May 2025
Police issue a warning about people ‘misbehaving’ and ignoring the rules on the roads this TT.We hear from a member of the Island's tourism sector during what is undoubtedly the busiest two weeks of the year.One MHK is concerned government is becoming 'extremely secretive' after a request not to reveal how much has been spent on a review of the Island's schools and education services was upheld.All of that and more on Manx Radio Update for Wednesday, 28 May.
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Update Tuesday, 27 May 2025
Tuesday, 27 May 2025
The chief minister has sent his best wishes to Liverpool after a car drove through crowdsduring yesterday’s premier league victory parade.After rain put a dampener on Monday’s proceedings, roads are now being closed around the TT course ahead of tonight’s practice session. And are the Island’s visa routes fit for purpose?All of that and more on Manx Radio Update for Tuesday, 27 May.
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Update Friday 23 May 2025
Friday, 23 May 2025
A Peel man who spent several years helping clear unexploded bombs in Ukraine made his final journey home today.A major housing developer is under fire over claims of sub-standard roofing on new builds.The Speaker of the House of Keys has spoken out after the Tynwald Standards Committee suffered a setback when its report into the Chief Minister was rejected.Road racing returns to the Island, getting underway this evening for the Pre-TT.
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Update Thursday 22 May 2025
Thursday, 22 May 2025
Treasury insists the Isle of Man’s economy is not under pressure, after facing questions from politicians.The Isle of Man Government has made its first seizure of ‘illegal’ sandwich filler.The Island’s National Women’s Cricket squad is confident ahead of its debut in the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifiers.
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Update Wednesday 21 May 2025
Wednesday, 21 May 2025
An update on today's main news, including the top Tynwald debates and movement on the sewage treatment works in Peel.
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Update Tuesday, 20 May 2025
Tuesday, 20 May 2025
Chief Minister Alfred Cannan has returned to the Island after a top level meeting inDowning Street.What's the latest with the Family Library? We have an update from Tynwald, the sitting forMay getting underway this morning. And we'll also find out how a new senior leadership team at Isle of Man Meats plans to'improve' relations with the Island's food producers.All that and more on Manx Radio Update for Tuesday, 20 May.
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Update Monday 19 May 2025
Monday, 19 May 2025
Justice for Summerland campaigners are consulting lawyers to challenge the Attorney General’s refusal to order a new inquest in the High Court.A major new housing and regeneration project has been approved in the heart of Douglas.The Isle of Man TT kicks off a week today — we’ll hear from Peter Hickman as his new team makes its debut at the world-famous races.
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Update Friday 16 May 2025
Friday, 16 May 2025
A round-up of the day's main news with Beth Espey.
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Update Thursday 15 May 2025
Thursday, 15 May 2025
The headteachers union has demanded an urgent meeting with the education department, describing the relationship between schools and civil servants as 'toxic and broken'.The health minister hasn’t ruled out changing who would be eligible for an NHS dentist on the Island to reduce waiting lists.The Isle of Man athletics squad are quietly confident about this year’s Island Games.
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Update Wednesday 14 May 2025
Wednesday, 14 May 2025
A round-up of the day's main news including a drive through of the incoming changes to the Manx Highway Code.
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Update Tuesday 13 May 2025
Tuesday, 13 May 2025
A round up of the day's main news and an update on the strange noises people have been hearing around the Island.
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Update Monday 12 May 2025
Monday, 12 May 2025
A round up of the main news of the day - and have you heard the big bangs?
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Update Friday 9 May 2025
Friday, 9 May 2025
A round of what's been happening news wise around the Island today with Beth Espey.
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Update Thursday, 8 May 2025
Thursday, 8 May 2025
As the Island marks VE Day 80 years on - we hear from those who have memories of theday itself.Also, tonight we hear a tribute to the Manx veteran Chris Garret who died after an incident in Ukraine this weekAnd with just 18 days until TT gets underway, police are warning residents and visitors not to drink or drug drive.
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Update Wednesday 7 May 2025
Wednesday, 7 May 2025
It's your daily news round up with Beth Espey.
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Update Tuesday 6 May 2025
Tuesday, 6 May 2025
All the news from today in under 30 minutes with Beth Espey
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Update Friday, 2 May 2025
Friday, 2 May 2025
We have reaction from the head of the Manx Development Corporation as the ribbon is cut on the former nurses’ home in Douglas.Manx Care is hoping to reinstate face-to-face sessions with new parents from the autumn.Plus, more details from the infrastructure minister on changes at the airport.All of that and much more on Manx Radio Update for Friday, 2 May with Lewis Foster.
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Update Thursday, 1 May 2025
Thursday, 1 May 2025
After being illegally imported to the Isle of Man last year, an American XL Bully-type dog has been put to sleep.There are big changes over at the airport!And we hear why a bus stop is causing difficulties for a resident in Jurby.All of that and much more on Manx Radio's Update for 1 May 2025 with Lewis Foster.
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Update Wednesday, 30 April 2025
Wednesday, 30 April 2025
The Island’s power network is resilient, says Manx Utilities as major outages in Spain and Portugal are linked to a European grid fault.A campaign group is calling for wind farm plans to be halted, warning the project could harm a key bird conservation area.And what does the future hold for Manx Loaghtan sheep?All of that and much more on Manx Radio Update for Wednesday, 30 April with Lewis Foster.
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Update Tuesday, 29 April 2025
Tuesday, 29 April 2025
‘External validators’ have critiqued the Island’s school system… we hear more about the first of three annual reviews. The chief minister insists there are no plans to merge any of the Island's public services with Liverpool.All that and more on Update with Lewis Foster for Tuesday, 29 April.
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Update Monday 28 April 2025
Monday, 28 April 2025
A veteran political commentator says the Isle of Man government is becoming too powerful - and lacks a clear mandate from the public.The Manx Loaghtan’s been added to a priority watchlist, with a charity calling for greater support for farmers who breed the native livestock.The Isle of Man men’s national football team have secured their first win under new management.
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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.