Manx Radio - Update

All the latest news from the Isle of Man with Beth Espey.

A round-up of today's top stories with Beth Espey

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

An update on today's main news, including the top Tynwald debates and movement on the sewage treatment works in Peel.

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.

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.

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.