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Update Monday 14 July 2025

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28 minutes | Monday, 14 July 2025
Here's your news roundup for Monday - including the very latest from Tynwald and the Island Games in Orkney.
28 minutes | Friday, 11 July 2025
As we head into the warmest week of the year...so far...here's is your daily news roundup with Beth Espey.
28 minutes | Thursday, 10 July 2025
As more businesses announce they’re moving away from Douglas high street, we speak to a number of retailers about the pros and cons of being in the city centre.      Manx Care is expecting to be £2million over budget by the end of the financial year.And a recap of today's Southern 100 Road Racing action.All that and more on Manx Radio Update for Thursday, 10 July with Lewis Foster.
29 minutes | Thursday, 10 July 2025
How will a tourism tax in Liverpool affect medical transfer patients?A member of the education department says school league tables are ‘problematic’.Plus we have an update from Isle of Man Meats following the introduction of a new board last year.All of that and much more on Manx Radio Update for Wednesday, 9 July with Lewis Foster.
28 minutes | Tuesday, 8 July 2025
New figures show a number of cancer diagnosis and treatment targets are frequently missed.Tynwald Day petitioners were out in full force – there’s more on the issues they’d like to see changed.The last surviving member of the Bee Gees has been reflecting on his childhood on the Isle of Man.
28 minutes | Friday, 4 July 2025
Tributes are being paid to former MHK Tim Baker, who’s died at the age of 59.The infrastructure minister has dismissed claims 20mph zones could delay bus routes.The Isle of Man’s National Football team face off against FC Isle of Man at the Bowl this evening.
28 minutes | Thursday, 3 July 2025
Here's your daily news round-up for Thursday, 3 July with Beth Espey.Tonight we talk about a road survey, the Government's latest roadshow event and a Spanish tall ship.
28 minutes | Wednesday, 2 July 2025
Your daily round-up of what's been happening on the Isle of Man, including the breaking news about how Billy Harris fared in his second match at Wimbledon.
28 minutes | Tuesday, 1 July 2025
Here's the round-up of the day's main news including a live interview with the teaching Union NAHT about why they're balloting members about taking potential industrial action.
28 minutes | Monday, 30 June 2025
All the main news in under 30 minutes with Beth Espey.
27 minutes | Friday, 27 June 2025
The Cregneash bus route has been reinstated after a lengthy public and political battle.The track at the NSC was named after Manx sporting hero, Sir Mark Cavendish.Could the Family Library be saved?
28 minutes | Thursday, 26 June 2025
The resignation of Visit Isle of Man’s Chair draws scrutiny, as government declines to say whether a whistleblower dossier played a part.Why has the government issued takedown notices to some TT footage shared online?The latest on Billy Harris at the Eastbourne Open.
28 minutes | Wednesday, 25 June 2025
Dentists could soon be paid more to take on NHS work, in a bid to ease the growing backlog.Attempts to stall and give greater scrutiny to the proposed 20mph rollout have been rebutted by the infrastructure minister.Just weeks after a crash at the TT, a sidecar team have announced they’ll be back for the Southern 100.
29 minutes | Tuesday, 24 June 2025
Manx residents are being issued travel advice, as tensions in the Middle East escalate.The government's under pressure after a new report warns the Island’s climate goals are falling off track.The Island’s played host to a prestigious farming awards ceremony.
28 minutes | Monday, 23 June 2025
A landmark law that could reverse the Island’s current organ donation system may come into effect by January next year.A Manx artist has been shortlisted in an international sci-art competition.We’ll catch up with the winners of this year’s Parish Walk.
28 minutes | Friday, 20 June 2025
Gas tariffs are set to rise from 1 July.Campaigners want parents to delay giving their children smartphones.We have the latest from the first 20mph drop-in session.And reaction as UK MPs vote in favour of assisted dying for England and Wales.All that and more on Update for Friday, 20 June with Lewis Foster.
28 minutes | Thursday, 19 June 2025
A round up of the main news - and we learn an interesting fact about Sports Editor Rob Pritchard.
27 minutes | Wednesday, 18 June 2025
All the news of the day in under 30 minutes with Beth Espey.
28 minutes | Tuesday, 17 June 2025
Here's Tuesday main news wrapped up in a half hour bundle for you - including the very latest on the Family Library after it was debated in Tynwald.
28 minutes | Monday, 16 June 2025
A round-up of the day's main news with Beth Espey.
28 minutes | Friday, 13 June 2025
All the latest news from the Isle of Man with Beth Espey.
28 minutes | Thursday, 12 June 2025
A round-up of today's top stories with Beth Espey
28 minutes | Wednesday, 11 June 2025
Failings in adult learning disability care on the Isle of Man are “shocking and stark”, according to a Manx charity.The education minister has had a change of heart over disclosing the cost of the Etio report.The chair of Port Erin Commissioners says joining the board is 'worthwhile' as the local authority looks to fill a vacant seat.All of that and more on Update for Wednesday, 11 June.
29 minutes | Tuesday, 10 June 2025
The home affairs minister responds to concerns over a controversial pre-TT safety video.Questions are asked about Manx Care's position on assisted dying.And plans for a new visitor and staff centre at the Laxey Wheel have been approved despite a number of objections.All of that and much more on Update for Tuesday, 10 June with Lewis Foster.
28 minutes | Monday, 9 June 2025
A round up of what's been happening on the Island today, including details of the annual government salary bill, a development on North Quay in Douglas and someone who would happily go on the waltzers five times a day.It's Update with Beth Espey.
28 minutes | Thursday, 5 June 2025
A man who murdered two teenagers on the Isle of Man in 2002 has been denied parole.The woman at the centre of the case that led to an Onchan Commissioner’s resignation has spoken publicly for the first time.The Red Arrows are set to take to the skies.
28 minutes | Wednesday, 4 June 2025
A 14-year-old boy has appeared in court again, charged with the murder of 14-year-old Christopher McBurnie last week.Recent statistics have highlighted Manx residents are struggling to keep up with the cost of living.We’re officially halfway through the racing schedule, we’ll get the latest from day three of the TT.
27 minutes | Tuesday, 3 June 2025
A boy has appeared in court charged with murder following the death of a 14-year-old in Ramsey last week.A helpline’s been set up for TT visitors who fall victim to accommodation scams.We’ll get the latest from day two of the TT races.
28 minutes | Monday, 2 June 2025
A male juvenile has been charged with murder after a 14-year-old boy died in Ramsey last week.A new government report has highlighted both progress and persistent challenges around poverty on the Isle of Man.The courts could soon be granted new legal powers, allowing them to electronically tag those on bail.We’ll get the latest from the TT, as we conclude Day 1 of racing.
27 minutes | Friday, 30 May 2025
Police have thanked members of the public for their support as a murder investigation getsunderway following an incident in Ramsey yesterday.A review of Manx Care’s Adult Learning Disability Service has identified widespread failings in residential care.And the chair of Castletown Commissioners weighs in on delays to a public housing development in the ancient capital. All that and more on Manx Radio Update for Friday, 30 May.
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