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 27 June 2025
Friday, 27 June 2025
The Cregneash bus route has been reinstated after a lengthy public and political battle.The track at the NSC was named after Manx sporting hero, Sir Mark Cavendish.Could the Family Library be saved?
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Update Thursday 26 June 2025
Thursday, 26 June 2025
The resignation of Visit Isle of Man’s Chair draws scrutiny, as government declines to say whether a whistleblower dossier played a part.Why has the government issued takedown notices to some TT footage shared online?The latest on Billy Harris at the Eastbourne Open.
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Update Wednesday 25 June 2025
Wednesday, 25 June 2025
Dentists could soon be paid more to take on NHS work, in a bid to ease the growing backlog.Attempts to stall and give greater scrutiny to the proposed 20mph rollout have been rebutted by the infrastructure minister.Just weeks after a crash at the TT, a sidecar team have announced they’ll be back for the Southern 100.
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Update Tuesday 24 June 2025
Tuesday, 24 June 2025
Manx residents are being issued travel advice, as tensions in the Middle East escalate.The government's under pressure after a new report warns the Island’s climate goals are falling off track.The Island’s played host to a prestigious farming awards ceremony.
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Update Monday 23 June 2025
Monday, 23 June 2025
A landmark law that could reverse the Island’s current organ donation system may come into effect by January next year.A Manx artist has been shortlisted in an international sci-art competition.We’ll catch up with the winners of this year’s Parish Walk.
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Update Friday, 20 June 2025
Friday, 20 June 2025
Gas tariffs are set to rise from 1 July.Campaigners want parents to delay giving their children smartphones.We have the latest from the first 20mph drop-in session.And reaction as UK MPs vote in favour of assisted dying for England and Wales.All that and more on Update for Friday, 20 June with Lewis Foster.
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Update Thursday 19 June 2025
Thursday, 19 June 2025
A round up of the main news - and we learn an interesting fact about Sports Editor Rob Pritchard.
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Update Wednesday 18 June 2025
Wednesday, 18 June 2025
All the news of the day in under 30 minutes with Beth Espey.
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Update Tuesday 17 June 2025
Tuesday, 17 June 2025
Here's Tuesday main news wrapped up in a half hour bundle for you - including the very latest on the Family Library after it was debated in Tynwald.
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Update Monday 16 June 2025
Monday, 16 June 2025
A round-up of the day's main news with Beth Espey.
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Update Friday 13 June 2025
Friday, 13 June 2025
All the latest news from the Isle of Man with Beth Espey.
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Update Thursday 12 June 2025
Thursday, 12 June 2025
A round-up of today's top stories with Beth Espey
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Update Wednesday, 11 June 2025
Wednesday, 11 June 2025
Failings in adult learning disability care on the Isle of Man are “shocking and stark”, according to a Manx charity.The education minister has had a change of heart over disclosing the cost of the Etio report.The chair of Port Erin Commissioners says joining the board is 'worthwhile' as the local authority looks to fill a vacant seat.All of that and more on Update for Wednesday, 11 June.
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Update Tuesday, 10 June 2025
Tuesday, 10 June 2025
The home affairs minister responds to concerns over a controversial pre-TT safety video.Questions are asked about Manx Care's position on assisted dying.And plans for a new visitor and staff centre at the Laxey Wheel have been approved despite a number of objections.All of that and much more on Update for Tuesday, 10 June with Lewis Foster.
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Update Monday 9 June 2025
Monday, 9 June 2025
A round up of what's been happening on the Island today, including details of the annual government salary bill, a development on North Quay in Douglas and someone who would happily go on the waltzers five times a day.It's Update with Beth Espey.
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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.