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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 Thursday 2 April 2026
Thursday, 2 April 2026
The President of Tynwald is set to stand down, after announcing his retirement from politics.We’ve been out in Rushen, finding out what matters most to voters, as the election draws closer.One of the latest TT debutants talks ahead of his maiden appearance.
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Update Wednesday 1 April 2026
Wednesday, 1 April 2026
The chief minister says there’s ‘no guarantee’ government will step in amid the ongoing fuel crisis.Introducing a tourist tax is the ‘wrong move at the wrong time’, according to a local hotelier.A bumper turnout is expected at this weekend’s Easter Festival of Running.
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Update Tuesday March 31st 2026
Tuesday, 31 March 2026
The Health Minister confirmed in the House of Keys sitting this morning that there will be extra funding for Hospice Isle of ManAs the Chief Minister tells the Keys they're on top of the fuel crisis, one MHK's asking for more detail And all GP services in the Island are being asked to follow Jess's Rule - we'll be explaining what that involves
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Update Friday 27 March 2026
Friday, 27 March 2026
The day's main news with Beth Espey including the OFT on fuel prices, more about the financial challenges facing Hospice and the latest in the ongoing Peel Commissioners dispute.
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Update Thursday 26 March 2026
Thursday, 26 March 2026
Beth Espey brings you some of the day's top stories - including the breaking news from Hospice Isle of Man that there will be redundancies service changes amidst what it describes as 'increasingly unsustainable' financial difficulties. We also hear from the Manx Care CEO Teresa Cope and the response from the Department of Health and Social Care.
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Update Wednesday 25 March 2026
Wednesday, 25 March 2026
The day's main news with Beth Espey, including more about the ongoing dispute involving Peel Commissioners, an update on the Steam Packet's Dublin sailings and some lovely news about the charities Sight Matters and the Joey Dunlop Foundation working together.
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Update Tuesday 24 March 2026
Tuesday, 24 March 2026
A round-up of the day's main news with Beth Espey, including the Chief Minister's urgent Keys statement on fuel prices, the latest on the ongoing bus dispute and could Marine Drive be used next time there are roadworks which could cause chaos in the capital?
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Monday 23 March 2026
Monday, 23 March 2026
A round-up of the day's main news with Beth Espey including concerns raised by a Peel Commissioner, good news about the old Castletown Road and how should you dispose of flares safely?
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Update Friday 20 March 2026
Friday, 20 March 2026
A local pharmacy says its seen a rise in people contacting it as the UK continues to manage a meningitis outbreak.A construction firm is calling for an urgent safety review after an HGV incident on a southern route.The fifth Teddy’s Trundle is taking place this weekend.
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Update Thursday 19 March 2026
Thursday, 19 March 2026
A round-up of Thursday's main news with Beth Espey.
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Update Wednesday 18 March 2026
Wednesday, 18 March 2026
Some reassurance from Manx Care's Health Director about bed capacity, a heated Tynwald exchange about Post Office services and could the future of a hall in Baldrine be at risk?It's a round-up of the day's news with Beth Espey.
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Update Tuesday 17 January 2026
Tuesday, 17 March 2026
The day's main news with Beth Espey including some reassurance for parents after a meningitis outbreak in the UK and the latest from Tynwald.
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Update Monday 16 March 2025
Monday, 16 March 2026
A round up of the day's main news with Beth Espey including the Lord Street development being given the go ahead, bed capacity at Noble's Hospital and the latest on the bus strikes.
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Update Friday 13 March 2026
Friday, 13 March 2026
An inquest into the death of MGP rider Lewis O’Reagan has returned a verdict of accidental death.A payroll firm has been reprimanded after thousands of personal records were found in unsecured shredding bins.FC Isle of Man face Chadderton at the Bowl, as the visitors arrive on an 11-game unbeaten run.
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Update Thursday 12 March 2026
Thursday, 12 March 2026
A Manx woman who’s been living with severe endometriosis for nearly two decades says she spent her life savings on private surgery after struggling to get answers about her condition.We’ll hear from the leader of Douglas Council as some local authorities decide whether to introduce a new one percent charge to help fund social housing projects.A teenage mental health champion explains how caring for snakes and other unusual pets has helped improve his wellbeing.
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Update Wednesday 11 March 2026
Wednesday, 11 March 2026
The government has published the Island’s updated National Risk Assessment for Money Laundering, ahead of this year’s MONEYVAL inspection.There’s concern in the fishing industry over proposed visa restrictions with fears they could affect crews and the upcoming queenie season.We’ll hear from a young Manx chef now working in a Michelin-star restaurant about his journey into the kitchen.
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Update Tuesday 10th March, 2026
Tuesday, 10 March 2026
As the bus dispute rumbles on, the matter was raised in this morning's sitting of the House of Keys. We'll hear from both the Department of Infrastructure's Joney Faragher and Unite Union representative Debbie Halsall And has the Island's Immigration Service scored something of an own goal over visa restrictions in the Island's twelve-mile fishing zone?
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Update Monday 9th March, 2026
Monday, 9 March 2026
There's concern in Northern Ireland that their fishing boats will be unable to operate in Manx waters due to new visa restrictions.As oil prices rise due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East we have reaction from Manx motorists about the situationAnd we hear from the MHK who raised the possibility of 20mph zones across the Island
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Update Friday 6 March 2026
Friday, 6 March 2026
The day's main news with Beth Espey - including the very latest on the bus strikes.
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Update Thursday 5 March 2026
Thursday, 5 March 2026
A look at what's been happening on the Isle of Man today with Beth Espey.
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Update Wednesday 4 March 2026
Wednesday, 4 March 2026
Half an hour of the latest news in the Isle of Man plus Manx sport, business, and travel updates along with the newsmakers in person: A backbench MHK says a report into claims of unexplained deaths at Nobles hospital should be made publicA local authority's defending its decision to increase rates by 30%And scammers are targeting vulnerable folk who have fall alarms installed in their homes
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Update Tuesday 3 March 2026
Tuesday, 3 March 2026
Windfarm inquiry, Middle East travel advice and a ten-year sporting strategy for the Island is unveiled. It's Update with Beth Espey.
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Update Monday 2 March 2026
Monday, 2 March 2026
Lord Street developments, Manx Care's operating plan for the next year and fishing issues in Manx waters. It's Update with Beth Espey.
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Update Friday 27 February 2026
Friday, 27 February 2026
The day's main news with Beth Espey.
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Update Monday 26th February, 2026
Thursday, 26 February 2026
The Island's Chief Constable says a new wing could be required at Jurby prison as part of a police crackdown on drug importationA number of pharmacies in the Island are set to either close or reduce their operating hours in the coming weeksAnd Manx Care say waiting times for routine neurodiversity assessments have fallen
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Update Wednesday 25 February
Wednesday, 25 February 2026
Bus strike day five, Lord Street Bus Station site proposals and horse trams. It's Update with Beth Espey.
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Update Tuesday 24 February 2026
Tuesday, 24 February 2026
The latest on the bus strike from the DOI Minister, what's happening to sort the issues some residents have getting back to the Isle of Man - and the rest of the day's main news with Beth Espey.
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Update Monday 23 February 2026
Monday, 23 February 2026
The latest news including how the bus strike is affecting passengers in the north of the Island.
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Update Thursday 19 February 2026
Thursday, 19 February 2026
The King’s brother - Andrew - has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.The Department of Infrastructure hopes strikes planned by bus drivers may be called off.What’s happening with the new Castle Rushen High School project?
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Update Wednesday 18 February 2026
Wednesday, 18 February 2026
The day's main news in under 30 minutes with Beth Espey, including what might the impact be for passengers if the bus strike does go ahead on Saturday and more reaction to this year's Budget.
