Manx Radio - Update

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.

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.

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.

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....

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.

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.

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?

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?

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.

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.

 Four government departments are predicted to have overspent their budget• Could there be good news on the way for the Island's agricultural community from the steam packet company• And Where's Wallaby? It seems the Isle of Man is not the only place where the marsupials are breeding in the wild .

In today's news round-up we hear from the Health Minister on about Manx Care's current position, we find out the RNLI response following concerns raised on Mannin Line about the Douglas station and calls for people to support an Island charity that's been going for nearly a century.

Here's your news roundup - the latest on Manx Care's decision to cut the number of operations carried out every week, an investigation into why some people are paying commercial gas rates when they live in sheltered housing and a statement from FC IOM about their finances.

More reaction to Manx Care's decision to cut the number of operations a week to save money, how many "affordable" houses are there over here and will the Sports Editor do a pirate impersonation?

In today's news round-up we hear about Manx Care's bid to cut costs by reducing the number of operations carried out every week, could there be cruise ships docking around the Island and why Andreas Commissioners believe smaller local authorities should be helping each other out.

If you're short on time - here's your daily news round-up which today includes the latest about the man kept in custody because he was homeless, what's happening with the Cregneash bus route and some good news for would-be butchers

Lots in today's programme, including whether Manx Care's board should have a political member, Manx Radio reports a loss in its annual report, an inspiring journey with a Travelling Marshall and we talk treasure...

Lots on the final Update of the week with Beth Espey including more bus news, the Chief Minister saying a decision about Crogga's licence will be made soon and some advice if you're selling or buying a property to try and make the whole the process run a little more smoothly.

We have an interview with the Head of Operations at Bus Vannin in this programme, addressing the recent disruption to services. We also hear why TT star Lee Johnston is considering his immediate future and we catch up with a fundraiser who really did brave the elements today!

On today’s programme, we dive into the ongoing threat of bus service disruptions—how are they affecting you? Plus, with "zombie knives" now banned in the UK, what’s the situation here on the Isle of Man? And, we celebrate the remarkable generosity of one local resident whose donation has given a major financial boost to a Manx charity.

On today's programme more concerns about where vulnerable go when they leave prison, progress for wastewater treatment in Garff, we look back at the first 'Meet the Producers' event organised by Government and look ahead to Manx LitFest.

On Update tonight, less than four percent of flight delays at Ronaldsway Airport between January and July were due to Air Traffic Control breaks, another call for the Cregneash bus route to be reinstated and Efforts to save £10 million across government are not about reducing the number of civil servants.

Fears the charity funded quiet room at Liverpool John Lennon Airport would close were dismissed during the programme, when the DOI Minister provided us with an assurance it will remain open.

Meat plant changes, a call for DOI to pay towards the Northern Civic Amenity Site, could the IOM to Belfast route be saved and how are the hedges in your area?

What happened in the Government Conference today? The highlights of the Chief Constable's annual report and the man who's overseen the Tesco rebrand bids the Isle of Man farewell.

A packed programme with details about the first day of the Government Conference, concerns raised about a lack of suitable accommodation for those leaving prison and why Public Health Isle of Man is raising the profile of measles.

Today - possible cuts to front-line Manx Care services, the approval of two significant planning applications, the possibility of spotting the Northern Lights again and a dinosaur with tiny arms makes a huge impact for a Manx charity.

On the final Update of the week we hear about the Chief Minister's concerns over Manx Care's spending, what might replace the Food and Drink Festival this time next year and why we should be worried about seagull numbers on the Isle of Man.

Today's Update includes details about why there could be more bus issues over the next few days, what do we know about Manx Care's overspend and a Canadian woman traces her Manx roots.

An MHK is calling for more transparency when Island bus services are cancelledThe Steam Packet's explaining why it cancelled some recent Manxman sailings.And a two-day conference has begun on raising awareness on domestic violence

It's World Suicide Prevention Day - however the issue of suicide in the Isle of Man is still a huge topic according to a charity A local authority's insisting anti-social behaviour amongst its town's youths is not as big a problem as some thinkAnd FC Isle of Man are in action this evening and looking to put last weekend's last gasp disappointment behind them

A teenager's appeared in court accused of stabbing a woman in PeelMeanwhile, two people have been arrested after what's been described by police as suspicious items at a property in Port ErinAnd the Island's electric vehicle charging network is being upgraded

Investigations will take place in Onchan over the winter to tackle capacity issues affecting sewers in the village during heavy rainfallThere's an assurance from Manx Care after they announced they're replacing face-to-face educational sessionsPlus seven hundred football fans are expected to descend upon the Island this weekend

an MHK has taken drastic action in a bid to resolve the number of potholes that need fixing on the roads in the constituency they represent- There's a new location for Covid-19 autumn boosters as Manx Care abandons the vaccine hub at Chester Street in Douglas- And there's good news for campers at the Glen Wyllin site in Kirk Michael 

Your half-hour roundup of news, sport, weather and business from the Isle of Man.

A half-hour round up of Manx news and current affairs. Plus business, sport, weather, and travel.

A look at the latest news from the Isle of Man today, plus sport, business, travel and weather.

The final Update of the week has good news from Onchan - we were live from the opening of a new function space. Also on the programme, more questions about why the Sea Terminal wasn't kept open for stranded passengers and how much does Government House cost to run?

A lot in tonight's programme - some of it intentional. How will the new VAT arrangements affect KWC? What's all this about a sink hole at the Chasms? Good news for Manx potatoes and we hear from an amazing Hospice fundraiser.

All the latest news from the Isle of Man today including ice cream, herrings and air traffic control. Also how the Island is preparing for possible Mpox over here, the breaking statement about an MGP rider's drugs test and some good news about a little puppy called Harry.

Here's your news roundup for Tuesday 27 August, including details of two people fined for flouting road closure rules during MGP, questions over the cost of the Liverpool Ferry Terminal, the Island's latest unemployment figures and a new inclusive play area.

It's your half-hour look at the latest Manx news plus sport, travel, business, and weather.

All the latest news, travel, sport and weather in a digestible half-hour package. UPDATE: The warning from police regarding the Ben-my-Chree arriving at the same time as Manx Grand Prix road closures at 6pm - the sailing from Heysham was delayed and is now expected at 7:45pm.

Your thirty-minute look at the news, sport, business, travel and weather.In this programme we hear from Steam Packet Managing Director Brian Thomson on the 'hole' in the Manxman as the Island's braces itself for stormy weather overnight.All of that and much, much more... what are you waiting for?

Racing is no longer going ahead* on the Mountain Course this evening, but plenty of drama outside the Manx Grand Prix as organisers issue a correction over a rider's 'non-negative' drugs test, and the Met Office warns of severe gales on the way.We also hear why one Port Erin Commissioner says she will always object to tourist accommodation plans for the town, Age Concern talks finance in light of Live at Home's recent announcement, and KFC gets the go-ahead for a 24-hour drive-thru. Cluck cluck.It's Update; your 30 minute look at news on and from the Isle of Man, plus travel, business, weather, and sport.*updated at 6:21pm...after the evening qualifying session was cancelled.

Has the cancellation of tonight's MGP qualifying session left you twiddling your thumbs? Catch up on today's news on and from the Isle of Man by listening to this neat, 30-minute podcast.Update brings you all the latest in current affairs, sport, travel, business and more.

The final Update of the week looks back at the homecoming for the Manx Missile, what we know about the Airport Director heading for departures and how does the weather look for MGP....keep those fingers crossed...

After a rather novel start to the programme....things got back on track and we heard about A-Level results day, how have our students fared and what options are available if you didn't get the grades you were hoping for? Also in the programme - what's happening with Courier deliveries around the Island and how does the future look for the Manx Grand Prix?

On today's programme we hear what Douglas Council has decided to do with the name of the Henry Bloom Noble Library, how important are organisations which support older people to live independently and how are marshal number ahead of MGP 2024?

A threatened local charity gets a lifeline, an outcome is decided in a court case involving a local man and Isle of Man Energy plus a pub popular with Manx travellers appears to have closed its doors after 150 years of serving ferry passengers