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Update Monday 4 November

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28 minutes | Monday, 4 November 2024
Manx Care is being urged to protect frontline services from further cuts.It's hoped proposed new laws will limit the amount of times fire officers are called out by mistake.And why doesn't the education minister believe school league tables would be helpful inthe Isle of Man?All that and more – plus business, weather and sport – and what to watch out for on theroads. That's Update for Monday 4 November with Lewis Foster.
28 minutes | Friday, 1 November 2024
The Treasury Minister admits the two percent increase in the higher rate of income tax probably won't be removed in the next Budget.A report finds the Isle of Man is safer than the UK, but there are concerns over the impact of alcohol and drugs on public safety.We have an update from Braddan Commissioners on The Roundhouse access road.And FC Isle of Man prepare to face Abbey Hey.All that and more, plus weather, sport and business. It's Update for Friday, 1 November with Lewis Foster.
28 minutes | Thursday, 31 October 2024
Treasury Minister Dr Alex Allinson says efforts are underway to support young people suffering from long-term mental problems to get back into the workplace.Paper recycling at bring banks is being stopped from next week – we hear why.And we hear from a young man who’s returned home – three years after a road traffic collision left him with serious injuries.All that and more including business, sport and weather. It's Hop-Tu-Naa Update with Lewis Foster
28 minutes | Wednesday, 30 October 2024
An overview of the UK Budget statement and what it means for the Isle of Man.We hear why the Steam Packet says it’s had to alter the winter sailing schedule to Liverpool.The education minister has an update on the future of the Park Road site in Douglas.And why was the contract for the Isle of Man TT Races not put out to tender?All that and more - including business, weather and sport – and what to watch out for on the roads.That's Update for Wednesday 30 October with Lewis Foster
28 minutes | Tuesday, 29 October 2024
Update tonight brings you the latest as Chief Minister Alfred Cannan survives a motion of no confidence in the House of Keys.An MHK tells us why he wants an urgent review of government's climate change policies.Watch out, there's measles about!And we hear about the barriers women face when trying get involved in Manx football.All that and more, including sport, business, travel and weather.That's Update for Tuesday 29 October with Lewis Foster.
28 minutes | Monday, 28 October 2024
An expert on Manx public law tells us why a 'secret ballot' in tomorrow's vote of no confidence in Chief Minister Alfred Cannan is unlikely.Chief Constable Russ Foster gives on update on the constabulary's recruitment challenges.And, Manx Utilities tells us what the reaction's been like to its onshore windfarm proposals.All that and much more on Update with Dave Moore.
28 minutes | Friday, 25 October 2024
We end the working week with a half-hour round up of news on and from the Isle of Man.Douglas Central MHK puts his name forward to be the next Chief Minister, should a vote of no confidence go against Alfred Cannan next week.Manx Care has issued a statement defending a number of new leadership roles and service changes which have received a lot of public attention.And, after three years of treatment in Liverpool, a young Manx man who suffered severe brain injuries returns home. All that and much more, including: travel, business, weather and sport.It's Update for Friday, 25 October with Lew...
28 minutes | Thursday, 24 October 2024
On the day the UK Government announces a ban on disposable vapes from next year, the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture asks; should we ban them here? We also have the latest on the Ballasalla bypass development and the appeal against plans for a sewage treatment plant in Peel.The Chair of Castletown Commissioners says there's a social media witch-hunt against plans to pedestrianise the square year-round.The Steam Packet releases its sailing schedule up to May 2026.And, as Culture Vannin assesses the popularity of Hop-Tu-Naa traditions, we ask; when was the last time Rob Pritch...
30 minutes | Wednesday, 23 October 2024
There's a lot of news around at the moment and we cram as much as we can into this episode, including potential industrial action by doctors employed by Manx Care, changes to the MGP from 2025, the latest from the hearing into the proposed sewage works in Peel and the UK's Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, grants 'nationally significant infrastructure status' to Orsted's plans to build a wind farm in Manx territorial waters.
28 minutes | Tuesday, 22 October 2024
In this episode, we hear from the MHK bringing forward a vote of no confidence in the Chief Minister and find out what happened when the Legislative Council debated Assisted Dying today.
28 minutes | Monday, 21 October 2024
Some breaking news in today's programme about what's happening in the House of Keys next week...after reflecting on the ongoing war of words between the Chief Minister and former Health Minister.
28 minutes | Friday, 18 October 2024
The weather is getting wet and wild so why not catch up with today's latest news - and we may just find out the secret to long life....
28 minutes | Thursday, 17 October 2024
A royal flavour in today's programme, reflecting on Princess Anne's visit. As always this week...there's a mention of health thrown in and we get some breaking news about an incident in Douglas.
28 minutes | Wednesday, 16 October 2024
More rumbles after the Tynwald resignations in Update tonight - would you like a referendum on the issue of health funding? And we look ahead to a right Royal visit.
28 minutes | Tuesday, 15 October 2024
The resignation of the Health Minister sends political shockwaves through the Tynwald chamber - we hear Lawrie Hooper's reasons for stepping down, the Chief Minister's initial response and ask what happens now?
28 minutes | Monday, 14 October 2024
Lots about health in tonight's programme - pay rises, ED attendance and GP numbers and would you be able to help the Kirk family as they prepare for Lockie coming home?
28 minutes | Friday, 11 October 2024
On this evening's programme, we speak to the infrastructure minister about the ongoing disruption to bus services around the Island. We have more reaction from Manx Care on those further savings, and we hear about a once in a lifetime chance for you to see a ‘prominent comet’ in the skies this weekend.
28 minutes | Wednesday, 9 October 2024
Lots on tonight's programme including the breaking news about Steam Packet fares as part of efforts to make ferry travel more affordable and we hear from an Island resident preparing to face Hurricane Milton in Florida.
27 minutes | Tuesday, 8 October 2024
 Four government departments are predicted to have overspent their budget• Could there be good news on the way for the Island's agricultural community from the steam packet company• And Where's Wallaby? It seems the Isle of Man is not the only place where the marsupials are breeding in the wild .
28 minutes | Monday, 7 October 2024
In today's news round-up we hear from the Health Minister on about Manx Care's current position, we find out the RNLI response following concerns raised on Mannin Line about the Douglas station and calls for people to support an Island charity that's been going for nearly a century.
29 minutes | Friday, 4 October 2024
Here's your news roundup - the latest on Manx Care's decision to cut the number of operations carried out every week, an investigation into why some people are paying commercial gas rates when they live in sheltered housing and a statement from FC IOM about their finances.
29 minutes | Thursday, 3 October 2024
More reaction to Manx Care's decision to cut the number of operations a week to save money, how many "affordable" houses are there over here and will the Sports Editor do a pirate impersonation?
28 minutes | Wednesday, 2 October 2024
In today's news round-up we hear about Manx Care's bid to cut costs by reducing the number of operations carried out every week, could there be cruise ships docking around the Island and why Andreas Commissioners believe smaller local authorities should be helping each other out.
28 minutes | Tuesday, 1 October 2024
If you're short on time - here's your daily news round-up which today includes the latest about the man kept in custody because he was homeless, what's happening with the Cregneash bus route and some good news for would-be butchers
29 minutes | Monday, 30 September 2024
Lots in today's programme, including whether Manx Care's board should have a political member, Manx Radio reports a loss in its annual report, an inspiring journey with a Travelling Marshall and we talk treasure...
28 minutes | Friday, 27 September 2024
Lots on the final Update of the week with Beth Espey including more bus news, the Chief Minister saying a decision about Crogga's licence will be made soon and some advice if you're selling or buying a property to try and make the whole the process run a little more smoothly.
27 minutes | Thursday, 26 September 2024
We have an interview with the Head of Operations at Bus Vannin in this programme, addressing the recent disruption to services. We also hear why TT star Lee Johnston is considering his immediate future and we catch up with a fundraiser who really did brave the elements today!
28 minutes | Wednesday, 25 September 2024
On today’s programme, we dive into the ongoing threat of bus service disruptions—how are they affecting you? Plus, with "zombie knives" now banned in the UK, what’s the situation here on the Isle of Man? And, we celebrate the remarkable generosity of one local resident whose donation has given a major financial boost to a Manx charity.
28 minutes | Tuesday, 24 September 2024
On today's programme more concerns about where vulnerable go when they leave prison, progress for wastewater treatment in Garff, we look back at the first 'Meet the Producers' event organised by Government and look ahead to Manx LitFest.
29 minutes | Monday, 23 September 2024
On Update tonight, less than four percent of flight delays at Ronaldsway Airport between January and July were due to Air Traffic Control breaks, another call for the Cregneash bus route to be reinstated and Efforts to save £10 million across government are not about reducing the number of civil servants.
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