Manx Radio - Update

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 cancelled The 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 think And 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 Peel Meanwhile, two people have been arrested after what's been described by police as suspicious items at a property in Port Erin And 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 rainfall There's an assurance from Manx Care after they announced they're replacing face-to-face educational sessions Plus 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...

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