Manx Radio - Update

On the podcast with Beth Espey - work is about to get underway at the Isle of Man Ferry Terminal in Liverpool; but what exactly still needs to be done? The UK Chancellor responds after a company linked to Michelle Mone is ordered to repay nearly £122 million. Douglas City Council is looking for someone to step forward and fill a vacant seat. And at the Villa Gaiety - how are they planning to deal...

Coming up on the podcast with Beth Espey - some potentially good news for mobility scooter users here on the Isle of Man, with plans in motion for more accessible bus stops. We’ll also hear about a trade union taking aim at the Government over its handling of whistleblowers. There’s excitement for the return of the Food Festival – a big boost for Manx produce and local pride. And we’ll get reactio...

Could the Island's retirement age be increased to cope with an ageing population? Car parking returned to Castletown square today after the local authority reversed its decision to pedestrianise the area all year around. The number of scam emails is on the rise.

A busy day for news on the Isle of Man - with all the details in under 30 minutes here with Beth Espey.

A round-up of the day's news with Beth Espey, including is the Isle of Man really a ‘hotbed’ for organised crime, as a UK national newspaper claimed? We’ll have the official answer. Also, an MHK calls on the Department of Education to rethink its school uniform policy, the Information Commissioner responds to the government’s AI announcements, and we reveal which Manx words have made it into the O...

We bring you the latest updates and announcements from the Government Conference. Has enough been done to tackle the shortage of housing on the Island? And the Oxford English Dictionary is set to feature some more Manx words soon. All that and more on Update with Lewis Foster for Wednesday, 24 September.

Here's the main news of the day in under 30 minutes, including details from day one of the Government Conference and the latest from FC IOM after Paul Jones steps down as manager.

The daily news round up with Beth Espey.

The final Update of the week, rounding up the day's main news with Beth Espey.

All the latest news, sport, weather and travel updates from the Isle of Man. It's Update on Manx Radio for Thursday, 18 September with Lewis Foster.

Here's the round up of today's news.

The age old question - are the Island's government departments overspending - or are they underfunded - the Chair of the Public Accounts Committee shares his thoughts. The Island's inflation rate has gone up again, we'll take a look at the figures. There's good news for those behind a new community facility on Marine Parade in Peel And a scheme which helps talented athletes balance their studies w...

We bring you some details about the fatal road traffic collision on the Peel to Kirk Michael coast road on Sunday. Also in the programme, figures from treasury reveal four government departments are expected to go over budget this financial year. We also hear there are no plans to roll out menu changes in the Island's secondary schools, why questions are being raised about stalled plans to redevel...

A round-up of the day's main news, including finding out how big a problem ketamine is on the Isle of Man and what’s being done to tackle it? The leader of Douglas council hails proposed reforms to the rates system as “a promising first step,” we also hear from the firefighter who took on a gruelling challenge in honour of those who died in the 9/11 attacks. And after much anticipation, it’s final...

All the day's main news with Beth Espey including after more than ten years of planning, a new facility to support cancer patients is just weeks away from opening. There’s frustration in the north of the Island at the delays to replacing the Cummal Mooar facility, there’s good news for Manx Shearwaters and if you think you can handle really spicy food – you can prove it this weekend.

As the Island marks World Suicide Prevention Day, we hear about a rise in suicides over the past five years. A new business is helping transform printed materials for people with visual impairments. FC Isle of Man suffer a fifth straight defeat.

The day's news in half an hour with Beth Espey.

School dinners are still causing a stir after recent changes - we hear from a mother who says she's worried about how her child's diabetes may be affected... The chief minister admits government's position on wind farms is likely to be challenged before next year's general election. There's an urgent call for volunteers to support a Peel charity shop. We'll hear about a feral pony at Skyhill... An...

Tonight on Update with Beth Espey: following the recent announcements about TT 2026, we’ll hear from Clerk of the Course, Gary Thompson. A review of a recent case suggests some people on the Island are dropping employment and equality complaints due to the high costs involved. There are fresh calls to improve pavements, paths, and highways in the north of the Island. We’ll also look ahead to the R...

The latest news round up which includes concerns from an MHK about the possibility of another significant whistleblowing case causing reputational harm to the Island, the Department for Enterprise gives its reaction to a company winning a legal challenge over the letters TT, we ask how safe weight loss jabs are and we'll have details of a sculpture which caused quite a stir when the plans were fir...

Today's main news including a call for stronger laws to protect against partner violence on the Island, Public Health urge pregnant women to be vaccinated against whooping cough and on the day schools have gone back - one MHK wants to see ice cream back on the menu for primary pupils.

A round-up of the latest news with Beth Espey - and what would be the best Manx themed storm names?

All the latest news with Beth Espey.

A new women-only running group has been launched to tackle catcalling and harassment. MPs return to Westminster next week, but MHKs aren’t back until October - one Tynwald member says Manx politicians are away for too long. The domestic football season kicks off tomorrow - we’ll have the teams to look out for.

With pressure to cut costs, can Manx Care justify an extra three-quarters of a million pounds to clear dental waiting lists? Inmates at the prison are gaining new skills through new accredited courses. The Typhoon fighter jet is set to take to the skies.