Manx Radio - Update

A round-up of the day's main news with Beth Espey.

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.

A round-up of the day's main news including a drive through of the incoming changes to the Manx Highway Code.

A round up of the day's main news and an update on the strange noises people have been hearing around the Island.

A round up of the main news of the day - and have you heard the big bangs?

A round of what's been happening news wise around the Island today with Beth Espey.

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.

It's your daily news round up with Beth Espey.

All the news from today in under 30 minutes with Beth Espey

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.

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.

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.

‘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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Update for Thursday, 17 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.

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.

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.

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 

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.

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.

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.

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 

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.

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 

- 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

- 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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

- 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

- 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.

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.

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.

- 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

- 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

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