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 t...

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.