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Manx Radio - Update
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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Update Friday 8 August 2025
Friday, 8 August 2025
The government has addressed growing speculation about illegal migrants living on the Isle of Man.Work to empty the Clypse Reservoir is underway – we’ll speak to Manx Utilities to find out why that’s happening.A stellar turnout is expected at this year’s marathon in Ramsey.
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Update Thursday 7 August 2025
Thursday, 7 August 2025
The 8S bus service has taken to the road for the first time, marking what will be the return of a route to Cregneash.A major shake-up of jury service rules could be on the way.Isle of Pride is officially back after a three-year hiatus.
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Update Wednesday 6 August 2025
Wednesday, 6 August 2025
Lawyers representing the Summerland Campaign Group are challenging the Attorney General's decision not to grant a fresh inquest.The Isle of Man Medical Society's warned of worsening patient outcomes after a leaked Manx Care memo revealed potential cuts to elective surgery sessions.Thirteen Manx landmarks are being considered for special protection.
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Update Tuesday 5 August 2025
Tuesday, 5 August 2025
A leaked document has revealed Manx Care is planning possible cuts to elective surgery sessions.New government figures have contradicted claims made by the enterprise minister that hotels are “full all season”.Organisers of the Island Games are facing calls to reconsider hosting the event in the Faroe Islands.
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Update Monday 4 August 2025
Monday, 4 August 2025
Questions are being asked about the fairness of Manx Telecom’s fibre rollout after some homeowners have been told they have to pay to get their homes connected.New figures show there’s been a significant rise in the number of personal data breaches reported so far this year.Women’s football is expanding with hopes of boosting its popularity.
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Update Friday 1 August 2025
Friday, 1 August 2025
Is the Isle of Man’s work permit system open to abuse? One MHK fears current check-ups on employers aren’t strong enough.If you think there’s insufficient parking in Douglas, the Council says think again!Some of the Island’s best snooker players are headed for this year’s Home International.
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Update Thursday 31 July 2025
Thursday, 31 July 2025
The Dean of Cathedral Isle of Man has been targeted by hateful messages and phone calls after displaying a Palestinian flag.The government’s responded to a petition calling for more Manx produce to be stocked on the shelves here.The annual Le Dans cycling challenge is set to take place.
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Update Wednesday 30 July 2025
Wednesday, 30 July 2025
Over the past fiscal year, income tax brought in £21 million more than government expected prompting calls for Treasury to return it to taxpayers.Fifteen food products from the Isle of Man have been recognised in the Great Taste Awards.FC Isle of Man were dealt a blow in their first away match of the season.
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Update Tuesday 29 July 2025
Tuesday, 29 July 2025
Have proposals to remove the Bishop’s vote stalled and is it likely they’ll continue?Post-Brexit passport rule changes are still catching out some residents.The Isle of Man FA reflects on the recent success of the Lionesses and hopes it’ll encourage growth of girls football on Island.
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Update Monday 28 July 2025
Monday, 28 July 2025
A statue of King Orry has been given the green light by the planning committee.The enterprise minister is under fire from hoteliers after claiming hotels are full all season.FC Isle of Man were held to a draw in their first match of the season.
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Update Thursday 24 July 2025
Thursday, 24 July 2025
Here's your roundup of what's been happening news wise today.
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Update Wednesday 23 July 2025
Wednesday, 23 July 2025
Here's your round up of the day's news with Beth Espey.
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Update Tuesday 22 July 2025
Tuesday, 22 July 2025
A round-up of all the day's main news and tributes paid to a hugely popular Peel personality.
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Update Monday, 21 July 2025
Monday, 21 July 2025
We start the week off with questions for the treasury minister about planned changes to Employed Persons Allowance, government's net-zero targets are put under the spotlight, and we hear from one of the 28 newcomers taking part in this year's Manx Grand Prix - just weeks away!Find all of that and more on Update for Monday, 21 July with Lewis Foster.
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Update Friday 18 July 2025
Friday, 18 July 2025
Here's the final Update of the week, which includes the Health Minister responding to her predecessor's comments and for the final time we head live to Orkney for the roundup of the last day of action from the Island Games.
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Update Thursday 17 July 2025
Thursday, 17 July 2025
Missed the news today? Fear not - it's all here to bring you up to speed in under 30 minutes.
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Update Wednesday 16 July 2025
Wednesday, 16 July 2025
Here's the main news of the day in under half an hour - including the very latest from the Island Games in Orkney.
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Update Tuesday 15 July 2025
Tuesday, 15 July 2025
Here's the news roundup for Tuesday, including how Tynwald dealt with Daniel's Law and the latest from the Island Games in Orkney.
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Update Monday 14 July 2025
Monday, 14 July 2025
Here's your news roundup for Monday - including the very latest from Tynwald and the Island Games in Orkney.
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Update Friday 11 July 2025
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.
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Update Thursday, 10 July 2025
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.
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Update Wednesday, 9 July 2025
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.
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Update Tuesday 8 July 2025
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.
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Update Friday 4 July 2025
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.
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Update Thursday 3 July 2025
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.
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Update Wednesday, 2 July 2025
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.
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Update Tuesday 1 July 2025
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.
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Update Monday 30 June 2025
Monday, 30 June 2025
All the main news in under 30 minutes with Beth Espey.
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Update Friday 27 June 2025
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?
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Update Thursday 26 June 2025
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.
