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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Episodes
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Update Wednesday 20 November 2024
Wednesday, 20 November 2024
The very latest on the weather situation and what the roads might be like tomorrow, as well as some of the big Tynwald debates, reaction to the possible Manx Telecom takeover and some good news for people with mobility issues.
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Update Tuesday 19 November 2024
Tuesday, 19 November 2024
How much news can you cram into 30 minutes?The answer is a lot. From Manx Telecom's reported takeover to a proposed new multi-storey car park in Douglas, a letter from the Chief Minister to the British Medical Association and the very latest from Tynwald on the National Insurance Fund and much more - it's all here.
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Update Monday 18 November 2024
Monday, 18 November 2024
All the latest news in this episode - including Travel Lodge's plans for the Island, developments in the Manx Radio investigation into gas prices and a look ahead to this month's Tynwald sitting.
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Update Friday 15 November 2024
Friday, 15 November 2024
Manx Care considering 'eligibility requirements' for NHS dentist registration.We hear from the newly elected Onchan Commissioner.And plans for a new visitor hub at the Laxey Wheel are back from the drawing board.All that and much more.It's Update on Manx Radio for Friday, 15 November with Lewis Foster.
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Update Thursday 14 November
Thursday, 14 November 2024
Need something to talk about tonight? Here's a rundown of what's happened news wise on the Island today with Beth Espey.
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Update Wednesday 13 November
Wednesday, 13 November 2024
Doctors on the Isle of Man are soon to be balloted on industrial action, and should we think about reviving the film industry on the Island?All the latest news on and from the Isle of Man.It's Update with Lewis Foster for Wednesday, 13 November.
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Update Monday 11 November
Monday, 11 November 2024
Why is exploitation something we need to be thinking about on the Isle of Man? Is Government too soft? And what next for Cav? All that and much more in today's Update with Beth Espey.
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Update Tuesday 12 November
Monday, 11 November 2024
Safeguarding, Manx Care spending and assisted dying legislation all feature in today's programme. We'll also find out what's been happening at Michael United FC and could the Isle of Man have its own Master Chef...?
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Update Friday 8 November
Friday, 8 November 2024
Will rising university fees push more Manx students to study on-Island?Crimestoppers Isle of Man says breaking the stigma around ‘snitching’ is to key to getting young people to report crime.And we hear why one woman living in the US is considering a move to the Island.All that and more – plus business, weather and sport – and what to watch out for on the roads. That's Update for Friday 8 November with Lewis Foster, who may or may not be recovering from a cold...
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Update Thursday 7 November
Thursday, 7 November 2024
Manx Care warns some patients will face increased waiting times this winter.Douglas Central MHK Chris Thomas has accused the chief minister of being a 'prisoner inside his own Council of Ministers' following his dismissal from his political role within the Department of Health and Social Care.Can the cultivation of medicinal cannabis be balanced against government’s climate targets?Could the answer to nearly 80-year-old mystery of abandoned baby be on the horizon?And we hear from attendees at today’s Employment and Skills Fair.All that and more – plus business, weather and sport – and what ...
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Manx Radio Update
Wednesday, 6 November 2024
Chris Thomas MHK has been removed from his position in the Department of Health and Social care. We'll have the latest.- The redevelopment of Ramsey is back on the agenda in the House of Keys- Plus the Civil Aviation Authority's issued figures for flights departing the Island in August
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Manx Radio Update
Tuesday, 5 November 2024
Armed police on the streets of Douglas. We'll have the latest.The Public Services Commission defends the body's potential legal breachPlus a look ahead to bonfire night with advice for pet owners ahead of tonight's events.
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Update Monday 4 November
Monday, 4 November 2024
Manx Care is being urged to protect frontline services from further cuts.It's hoped proposed new laws will limit the amount of times fire officers are called out by mistake.And why doesn't the education minister believe school league tables would be helpful inthe Isle of Man?All that and more – plus business, weather and sport – and what to watch out for on theroads. That's Update for Monday 4 November with Lewis Foster.
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Update Friday 1 November
Friday, 1 November 2024
The Treasury Minister admits the two percent increase in the higher rate of income tax probably won't be removed in the next Budget.A report finds the Isle of Man is safer than the UK, but there are concerns over the impact of alcohol and drugs on public safety.We have an update from Braddan Commissioners on The Roundhouse access road.And FC Isle of Man prepare to face Abbey Hey.All that and more, plus weather, sport and business. It's Update for Friday, 1 November with Lewis Foster.
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Update Thursday 31 October
Thursday, 31 October 2024
Treasury Minister Dr Alex Allinson says efforts are underway to support young people suffering from long-term mental problems to get back into the workplace.Paper recycling at bring banks is being stopped from next week – we hear why.And we hear from a young man who’s returned home – three years after a road traffic collision left him with serious injuries.All that and more including business, sport and weather. It's Hop-Tu-Naa Update with Lewis Foster
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Update Wednesday 30 October
Wednesday, 30 October 2024
An overview of the UK Budget statement and what it means for the Isle of Man.We hear why the Steam Packet says it’s had to alter the winter sailing schedule to Liverpool.The education minister has an update on the future of the Park Road site in Douglas.And why was the contract for the Isle of Man TT Races not put out to tender?All that and more - including business, weather and sport – and what to watch out for on the roads.That's Update for Wednesday 30 October with Lewis Foster
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Update Tuesday 29 October 2024
Tuesday, 29 October 2024
Update tonight brings you the latest as Chief Minister Alfred Cannan survives a motion of no confidence in the House of Keys.An MHK tells us why he wants an urgent review of government's climate change policies.Watch out, there's measles about!And we hear about the barriers women face when trying get involved in Manx football.All that and more, including sport, business, travel and weather.That's Update for Tuesday 29 October with Lewis Foster.
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Update Monday 28 October 2024
Monday, 28 October 2024
An expert on Manx public law tells us why a 'secret ballot' in tomorrow's vote of no confidence in Chief Minister Alfred Cannan is unlikely.Chief Constable Russ Foster gives on update on the constabulary's recruitment challenges.And, Manx Utilities tells us what the reaction's been like to its onshore windfarm proposals.All that and much more on Update with Dave Moore.
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Update Friday 25 October
Friday, 25 October 2024
We end the working week with a half-hour round up of news on and from the Isle of Man.Douglas Central MHK puts his name forward to be the next Chief Minister, should a vote of no confidence go against Alfred Cannan next week.Manx Care has issued a statement defending a number of new leadership roles and service changes which have received a lot of public attention.And, after three years of treatment in Liverpool, a young Manx man who suffered severe brain injuries returns home. All that and much more, including: travel, business, weather and sport.It's Update for Friday, 25 October with Lew...
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Update Thursday 24 October
Thursday, 24 October 2024
On the day the UK Government announces a ban on disposable vapes from next year, the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture asks; should we ban them here? We also have the latest on the Ballasalla bypass development and the appeal against plans for a sewage treatment plant in Peel.The Chair of Castletown Commissioners says there's a social media witch-hunt against plans to pedestrianise the square year-round.The Steam Packet releases its sailing schedule up to May 2026.And, as Culture Vannin assesses the popularity of Hop-Tu-Naa traditions, we ask; when was the last time Rob Pritch...
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Update Wednesday 23 October
Wednesday, 23 October 2024
There's a lot of news around at the moment and we cram as much as we can into this episode, including potential industrial action by doctors employed by Manx Care, changes to the MGP from 2025, the latest from the hearing into the proposed sewage works in Peel and the UK's Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, grants 'nationally significant infrastructure status' to Orsted's plans to build a wind farm in Manx territorial waters.
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Update Tuesday 22 October
Tuesday, 22 October 2024
In this episode, we hear from the MHK bringing forward a vote of no confidence in the Chief Minister and find out what happened when the Legislative Council debated Assisted Dying today.
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Update Monday 21 October 2024
Monday, 21 October 2024
Some breaking news in today's programme about what's happening in the House of Keys next week...after reflecting on the ongoing war of words between the Chief Minister and former Health Minister.
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Update Friday 18 October 2024
Friday, 18 October 2024
The weather is getting wet and wild so why not catch up with today's latest news - and we may just find out the secret to long life....
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Update Thursday 17 October 2024
Thursday, 17 October 2024
A royal flavour in today's programme, reflecting on Princess Anne's visit. As always this week...there's a mention of health thrown in and we get some breaking news about an incident in Douglas.
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Update 16 October 2024
Wednesday, 16 October 2024
More rumbles after the Tynwald resignations in Update tonight - would you like a referendum on the issue of health funding? And we look ahead to a right Royal visit.
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Update Tuesday 15 October 2024
Tuesday, 15 October 2024
The resignation of the Health Minister sends political shockwaves through the Tynwald chamber - we hear Lawrie Hooper's reasons for stepping down, the Chief Minister's initial response and ask what happens now?
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Update Monday 14 October
Monday, 14 October 2024
Lots about health in tonight's programme - pay rises, ED attendance and GP numbers and would you be able to help the Kirk family as they prepare for Lockie coming home?
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Update Friday 11 October 2024
Friday, 11 October 2024
On this evening's programme, we speak to the infrastructure minister about the ongoing disruption to bus services around the Island. We have more reaction from Manx Care on those further savings, and we hear about a once in a lifetime chance for you to see a ‘prominent comet’ in the skies this weekend.
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Update Wednesday 9 October 2024
Wednesday, 9 October 2024
Lots on tonight's programme including the breaking news about Steam Packet fares as part of efforts to make ferry travel more affordable and we hear from an Island resident preparing to face Hurricane Milton in Florida.