Manx Radio - Update

The President of Tynwald is set to stand down, after announcing his retirement from politics.We’ve been out in Rushen, finding out what matters most to voters, as the election draws closer.One of the latest TT debutants talks ahead of his maiden appearance.

The chief minister says there’s ‘no guarantee’ government will step in amid the ongoing fuel crisis.Introducing a tourist tax is the ‘wrong move at the wrong time’, according to a local hotelier.A bumper turnout is expected at this weekend’s Easter Festival of Running.

The Health Minister confirmed in the House of Keys sitting this morning that there will be extra funding for Hospice Isle of ManAs the Chief Minister tells the Keys they're on top of the fuel crisis, one MHK's asking for more detail And all GP services in the Island are being asked to follow Jess's Rule - we'll be explaining what that involves

The day's main news with Beth Espey including the OFT on fuel prices, more about the financial challenges facing Hospice and the latest in the ongoing Peel Commissioners dispute.

Beth Espey brings you some of the day's top stories - including the breaking news from Hospice Isle of Man that there will be redundancies service changes amidst what it describes as 'increasingly unsustainable' financial difficulties. We also hear from the Manx Care CEO Teresa Cope and the response from the Department of Health and Social Care.

The day's main news with Beth Espey, including more about the ongoing dispute involving Peel Commissioners, an update on the Steam Packet's Dublin sailings and some lovely news about the charities Sight Matters and the Joey Dunlop Foundation working together.

A round-up of the day's main news with Beth Espey, including the Chief Minister's urgent Keys statement on fuel prices, the latest on the ongoing bus dispute and could Marine Drive be used next time there are roadworks which could cause chaos in the capital?

A round-up of the day's main news with Beth Espey including concerns raised by a Peel Commissioner, good news about the old Castletown Road and how should you dispose of flares safely?

A local pharmacy says its seen a rise in people contacting it as the UK continues to manage a meningitis outbreak.A construction firm is calling for an urgent safety review after an HGV incident on a southern route.The fifth Teddy’s Trundle is taking place this weekend.

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

Some reassurance from Manx Care's Health Director about bed capacity, a heated Tynwald exchange about Post Office services and could the future of a hall in Baldrine be at risk?It's a round-up of the day's news with Beth Espey.

The day's main news with Beth Espey including some reassurance for parents after a meningitis outbreak in the UK and the latest from Tynwald.

A round up of the day's main news with Beth Espey including the Lord Street development being given the go ahead, bed capacity at Noble's Hospital and the latest on the bus strikes.

An inquest into the death of MGP rider Lewis O’Reagan has returned a verdict of accidental death.A payroll firm has been reprimanded after thousands of personal records were found in unsecured shredding bins.FC Isle of Man face Chadderton at the Bowl, as the visitors arrive on an 11-game unbeaten run.

A Manx woman who’s been living with severe endometriosis for nearly two decades says she spent her life savings on private surgery after struggling to get answers about her condition.We’ll hear from the leader of Douglas Council as some local authorities decide whether to introduce a new one percent charge to help fund social housing projects.A teenage mental health champion explains how caring for snakes and other unusual pets has helped improve his wellbeing.

The government has published the Island’s updated National Risk Assessment for Money Laundering, ahead of this year’s MONEYVAL inspection.There’s concern in the fishing industry over proposed visa restrictions with fears they could affect crews and the upcoming queenie season.We’ll hear from a young Manx chef now working in a Michelin-star restaurant about his journey into the kitchen.

As the bus dispute rumbles on, the matter was raised in this morning's sitting of the House of Keys. We'll hear from both the Department of Infrastructure's Joney Faragher and Unite Union representative Debbie Halsall And has the Island's Immigration Service scored something of an own goal over visa restrictions in the Island's twelve-mile fishing zone?

There's concern in Northern Ireland that their fishing boats will be unable to operate in Manx waters due to new visa restrictions.As oil prices rise due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East we have reaction from Manx motorists about the situationAnd we hear from the MHK who raised the possibility of 20mph zones across the Island

The day's main news with Beth Espey - including the very latest on the bus strikes.

A look at what's been happening on the Isle of Man today with Beth Espey.

Half an hour of the latest news in the Isle of Man plus Manx sport, business, and travel updates along with the newsmakers in person: A backbench MHK says a report into claims of unexplained deaths at Nobles hospital should be made publicA local authority's defending its decision to increase rates by 30%And scammers are targeting vulnerable folk who have fall alarms installed in their homes

Windfarm inquiry, Middle East travel advice and a ten-year sporting strategy for the Island is unveiled. It's Update with Beth Espey.

Lord Street developments, Manx Care's operating plan for the next year and fishing issues in Manx waters. It's Update with Beth Espey.

The day's main news with Beth Espey.

The Island's Chief Constable says a new wing could be required at Jurby prison as part of a police crackdown on drug importationA number of pharmacies in the Island are set to either close or reduce their operating hours in the coming weeksAnd Manx Care say waiting times for routine neurodiversity assessments have fallen

Bus strike day five, Lord Street Bus Station site proposals and horse trams. It's Update with Beth Espey.

The latest on the bus strike from the DOI Minister, what's happening to sort the issues some residents have getting back to the Isle of Man - and the rest of the day's main news with Beth Espey.

The latest news including how the bus strike is affecting passengers in the north of the Island.

The King’s brother - Andrew - has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.The Department of Infrastructure hopes strikes planned by bus drivers may be called off.What’s happening with the new Castle Rushen High School project?

The day's main news in under 30 minutes with Beth Espey, including what might the impact be for passengers if the bus strike does go ahead on Saturday and more reaction to this year's Budget.

Want to know how this year's Manx Budget will affect you? It's all here with Beth Espey.

The union behind bus driver strikes says comments made by the infrastructure minister were untrue, as the DOI maintains its door remains open for talks.A new report has highlighted the Isle of Man’s suicide rate is higher than the global average.The future of Douglas’s Horse Trams are back under the spotlight.

The day's main news with Beth Espey including the DOI Minister on the bus strike, what's happening with the King Orry statue and we mark World Radio Day.

Find out what's been happening news wise today with Beth Espey including what we know so far about the upcoming bus strike, concerns about flood defences in Ramsey and a lovely community effort in Peel with what's known as the 'shared table'.

The day's main news with Beth Espey - including why be work could soon be happening on two-long stalled developments in the capital, a tribute to a dedicated cancer campaigner and a call for help from the Manx Viking Wheelers.

The day's main news with Beth Espey - including when will we find out the full cost of the Liverpool Ferry Terminal and a tribute to the founder of Jurby Junk.

The day's main news with Beth Espey including details of the serious incident in Ramsey at the weekend, a union representing doctors on the Island saying fewer than a quarter of medics would recommend the organisation as a place to work and the Manx Care response and some lovely news about the latest RBV recipient.

The British Medical Association says less than a quarter of doctors would recommend Manx Care as a place to work – it’s described that as a ‘damning indictment’.We’ll head down to Peel, to find out more about the Mars sculpture on display from this weekend.We’ll be catching up with Adam Wakeman off the back of his win at the Grammy’s.

All the day's main news with Beth Espey including Manx Care's response to ENT waiting time concerns, how the weather today has taken its toll on the Sunken Gardens on Douglas Promenade again and some good news about AI generated travel guides which claimed to be about the Isle of Man....but definitely weren't!

The Department of Health and Social Care has published its new mandate to Manx Care for the coming financial year.An immigration expert claims reforms to the Manx immigration system removed key safeguards.A team of rowers is preparing to take on the open waters between southern Scotland and the Isle of Man.

An advocate specialising in immigration claims the government failed to factor in the cost of supporting families of migrant workers coming to the Island.The next stage in plans for an offshore windfarm off the Island’s coast is set to begin.A cat that’s been missing for four years has been reunited with his owners.