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Manx Radio - Update

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The daily podcast of Manx Radio's Update Programme. The definitive roundup of Isle of Man and International news of the day from the Island's No.1 news source.

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Manx Radio

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Latest episode

Apr 17, 2026

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Episodes

Update Tuesday 10th March, 2026 10.03.2026

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?

Update Monday 9th March, 2026 09.03.2026

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 situation And we hear from the MHK who raised the possibility of 20mph zones across the Island

Update Friday 6 March 2026 06.03.2026

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

Update Thursday 5 March 2026 05.03.2026

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

Update Wednesday 4 March 2026 04.03.2026

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 public A 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

Update Tuesday 3 March 2026 03.03.2026

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

Update Monday 2 March 2026 02.03.2026

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

Update Friday 27 February 2026 27.02.2026

The day's main news with Beth Espey.

Update Monday 26th February, 2026 26.02.2026

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

Update Wednesday 25 February 25.02.2026

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

Update Tuesday 24 February 2026 24.02.2026

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.

Update Monday 23 February 2026 23.02.2026

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

Update Thursday 19 February 2026 19.02.2026

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?

Update Wednesday 18 February 2026 18.02.2026

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.

Update Wednesday 17 February 2026 17.02.2026

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

Update Monday 16 February 2026 16.02.2026

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.

Update Friday 13 February 2026 13.02.2026

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.

Update Thursday 12 February 2026 12.02.2026

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'.

Update Wednesday 11 February 2026 11.02.2026

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.

Update Tuesday 10 February 2026 10.02.2026

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.

Update Monday 9 February 2026 09.02.2026

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.

Update Friday 6 February 2026 06.02.2026

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.

Update Thursday 5 February 2026 05.02.2026

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!

Update Wednesday 4 February 2026 04.02.2026

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.

Update Tuesday 3 February 2026 03.02.2026

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.

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