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Update Thursday 13 February 2025

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28 minutes | Thursday, 13 February 2025
In this episode we hear the latest from the ongoing death by dangerous driving trial. We also find out the names of the 16 people hoping to get a seat on Legco - and should all taxis on the Island be electric?
28 minutes | Wednesday, 12 February 2025
A round-up of the day's news with Beth Espey
28 minutes | Tuesday, 11 February 2025
Changes to Assisted Dying Legislation in the UK won't affect laws over here, teenagers tell us there's nothing for them to do on the Island - and we learn what word Beth really struggles to say.
28 minutes | Monday, 10 February 2025
Concerns for the future of air connectivity as easyJet reduces its flight schedule.ANPR cameras soon to be introduced at the Island’s ports.The minister quoted by UK press as being 'glad that the Isle of Man has scrapped the triple lock' issues clarification.And can a 2,000-year-old spoon predict the future?It's Update for Monday, 10 February with Lewis Foster.
28 minutes | Friday, 7 February 2025
A roundup of the news for Friday - including easyJet flight reductions, the issue of people not turning up to GP appointments and something special has arrived in Peel...you'll be able to see it from Sunday.
28 minutes | Thursday, 6 February 2025
Pay offers, dental waiting lists and a practice announcing it's handing back its contract to Manx Care. It's all in Update with Beth Espey.
28 minutes | Wednesday, 5 February 2025
Manx Care faces tough questions from a Tynwald committee over service cuts.A dyslexia campaigner throws her name into the ring for a seat on the Legislative Council.And heartbreak for FC Isle of Man as Bury snatch a last-minute win.
29 minutes | Tuesday, 4 February 2025
The health minister has faced questions from backbench politicians for the first time since an embargoed press release was leaked, outlining planned health service cuts.Meanwhile, we examine the impact of dogs worrying livestock after recent incidents surfaced on social media.And, plans to align the minimum wage with the living wage by year-end have stalled.
27 minutes | Monday, 3 February 2025
More discussion about health financing - with some good news from Manx Care about services impacting families and those hoping to be parents.
28 minutes | Friday, 31 January 2025
We take you through what's happened with Manx Care this week - including interview with its CEO Teresa Cope, the Chief Minister and the Health Minister.Just what was the deal with that embargoed press release?
28 minutes | Thursday, 30 January 2025
We hear from the Chief Executive of Manx Care.There's a warning for anyone wishing to become a commissioner in a local authority.Former Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott, on the day of his funeral, is remembered for his help in raising the Solway Harvester.
28 minutes | Wednesday, 29 January 2025
Doctors on the Isle of Man have accepted a new pay offer, bringing an end to a lengthy dispute over pay.There's concern from the farming sector over planned minimum wage increases. And are your rates set to increase?All that and more on Update with Lewis Foster.
28 minutes | Tuesday, 28 January 2025
All the news you need to know in under 30 minutes.It's Update with Beth Espey.
28 minutes | Monday, 27 January 2025
Doctors, dentists and homelessness on the Isle of Man are among the subjects covered in today's programme.
28 minutes | Friday, 24 January 2025
A round up of the effects of Storm Éowyn on the Isle of Man throughout the day, including the latest information about cancellations and closures.
28 minutes | Thursday, 23 January 2025
All the details about preparations for Storm Éowyn. You can keep up to date with the very latest here.
27 minutes | Wednesday, 22 January 2025
All the information we know so far about Storm Éowyn which is due to hit the Island in the early hours of Friday morning. We talk to the Ronaldsway Met Office and here the weather warning could possibly be upgraded to red.
28 minutes | Tuesday, 21 January 2025
Details of the deal reached between Manx Care and the British Medical Association which means the planned doctors' strike has been deferred. Also some thoughts about how we could prevent fly tipping on the Island - and a politician's view of the Island in the mid 1980s is corrected.
28 minutes | Monday, 20 January 2025
We take a look at how the presidency of Donald Trump might affect the Isle of Man, we'll hear some of the reflections of the Island's first Chief Minister and some good news for the Island as it's hailed as a must see travel destination.
28 minutes | Friday, 17 January 2025
Some details about Manx Care's planning for next week's doctors' strike in today's programme. we also hear about the report into the size of the Manx government and praise for Colby AFC for saving the life of one of their players using a defibrillator.
28 minutes | Thursday, 16 January 2025
We hear from the Health Minister on today's programme, giving an initial reaction to news of the doctors strike next week. We'll also hear the thoughts of a bank bencher who believes there needs to be a 'complete forensic overview' of Manx Care and its spending.Also - some good news from Ramsey as a hut on the South Beach is officially opened.
28 minutes | Wednesday, 15 January 2025
- The Doctors strike is due to get underway next week - theres more on that - There changes afoot to the minimum wage in the Isle of Man - we'll hear about that- Plus Good Morning Island Games - Lorraine Kelly has been named as one of the hosts at this year's event in Orkney
29 minutes | Tuesday, 14 January 2025
Tonight, breaking news as doctors on the Isle of Man announce they will strike for the first time in the Island's history. We bring you the details about the industrial action, which will start at 7am on Wednesday 22 January and end at 7am on Friday 24 January.
27 minutes | Tuesday, 14 January 2025
More on the fire which closed a road in Ramsey for two hours this morning, how can we reinvent the Manx high street and some news which is out of this world.
28 minutes | Friday, 10 January 2025
Two public sector employers have put new offers on the table in a bid to end disputes over pay.Reaction to the pending closure of another of Ramsey's bank branches.And we hear how the Steam Packet helped pay tribute to a woman known as a 'Manx Viking Queen'.Oh.. and the Mountain Road has reopened!That's Update for Friday 10 January with Lewis Foster.
28 minutes | Thursday, 9 January 2025
Some breaking news from a teaching union in tonight's programme, also concern about heating costs for those in sheltered accommodation, more on the Island's leucistic hen harrier and news of a reindeer who's still on the Island...find out more here.
28 minutes | Wednesday, 8 January 2025
We hear the very latest weather forecast live from the Met Office, there are some tips for driving in icy conditions and we hear about a very special Manx woman making her way home.
29 minutes | Tuesday, 7 January 2025
Tonight pay disputes, pay rises, some advice about the route into politics, a looming deadline if you're thinking about becoming an MLC and something heartwarming from St Ninian's High School.
28 minutes | Monday, 6 January 2025
Happy New Year! Welcome to the first news roundup of 2025 where we make some predictions for the year ahead. Also in this episode Manx Care and St Christopher's tell us they're fully committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children on the Island, and we speak to some rather unusual spectators at the Raven's game at the weekend.
28 minutes | Thursday, 19 December 2024
- A police officer walks free from court with allegations against him dropped- Visitor numbers for the last two Manx Grand Prix and Classic TT are down- Plus a lifeboat disaster is remembered ....
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Update Thursday 13 February 2025
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