Best Isle Of Man Government Podcasts (2024)

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After a rather novel start to the programme....things got back on track and we heard about A-Level results day, how have our students fared and what options are available if you didn't get the grades ... 27:52

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After a rather novel start to the programme....things got back on track and we heard about A-Level results day, how have our students fared and what options are available if you didn't get the grades you were hoping for? Also in the programme - what's happening with Courier deliveries around the Island and how does the future look for the Manx Gran…

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On today's programme we hear what Douglas Council has decided to do with the name of the Henry Bloom Noble Library, how important are organisations which support older people to live independently and ... 27:59

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On today's programme we hear what Douglas Council has decided to do with the name of the Henry Bloom Noble Library, how important are organisations which support older people to live independently and how are marshal number ahead of MGP 2024?By Manx Radio

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Manx Radio Update 26:35

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A threatened local charity gets a lifeline, an outcome is decided in a court case involving a local man and Isle of Man Energy plus a pub popular with Manx travellers appears to have closed its doors after 150 years of serving ferry passengersBy Manx Radio

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Agenda 12.8.24 - waste, local government, rates and reform. 26:52

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How do we manage waste across the Island, who’s responsible for recycling and why do some local authorities pay substantially more for their regional recycling centres than others? Is the current Rates system fair and if not why has Rates reform never been tackled? And while we’re discussing reform why do we still have such a disparate range of loc…

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Tonight's programme includes details of the homecoming for the Manx Missile - Sir Mark Cavendish will be honoured with a national celebration. Also in the programme, playground drama in Peel, could the ... 27:02

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Tonight's programme includes details of the homecoming for the Manx Missile - Sir Mark Cavendish will be honoured with a national celebration. Also in the programme, playground drama in Peel, could the Henry Bloom Noble Library be in for a name change and some Supreme Champion joy.By Manx Radio

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Perspective 11.8.24 - Ørsted explains the Mooir Vannin wind farm project. 50:22

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Ørsted want to build a 1.4 gigawatt wind farm six nautical miles off the north east coast of the Isle of Man. Up to 100 turbines are proposed and these could be as high as 389 metres above low tides. So what’s in it for us? Sea bed rental income, tax on the energy production, a community fund and potentially cheaper electricity are all mentioned bu…

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On tonight's programme - the apology from DEFA after a company wasn't allowed to be at the Royal Manx Show, the woman behind a fundraiser to support the family of Nesta Haselden says the Island's response ... 28:02

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On tonight's programme - the apology from DEFA after a company wasn't allowed to be at the Royal Manx Show, the woman behind a fundraiser to support the family of Nesta Haselden says the Island's response has been heartwarming and a live interview with Head of Air Traffic Services about drone issues.…

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On Update tonight, we bring you the very latest information about the fatal RTC in Peel on 8 August, also in the programme, what do we know about the proposals for Jurby Airfield, call for the Cregneash ... 28:27

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On Update tonight, we bring you the very latest information about the fatal RTC in Peel on 7 August, also in the programme, what do we know about the proposals for Jurby Airfield, call for the Cregneash bus to be reinstated and good news for fisheries and football.By Manx Radio

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Wednesday's Update includes details of the delayed draft Local Economy Strategy, why the IOM Green Party believes Government needs to move faster when it comes to trying to achieve its net zero targets ... 28:27

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Wednesday's Update includes details of the delayed draft Local Economy Strategy, why the IOM Green Party believes Government needs to move faster when it comes to trying to achieve its net zero targets and have you got a hobby horse? Or a broom? You could be a champion at the Royal Manx Agricultural Show.…

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Here’s Update on Tuesday 6 August which includes the findings of the inquest into the death of a Southern 100 competitor, what you think about a COMIN report looking into making people want to move over ... 27:51

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Here’s Update on Tuesday 6 August which includes the findings of the inquest into the death of a Southern 100 competitor, what you think about a COMIN report looking into making people want to move over and stay on the Isle of Man, the response from Peel Commissioners to an appeal against the sewage works and advice if you’re thinking about getting…

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Agenda 5.8.24 - what has local democracy ever done for us? 26:52

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Local Democracy Reporter Emma Draper has been in post for just under two years now so what has she learned about local government in the Isle of Man? What is a local democracy reporter and why do we need one? Why does it take so long to get an answer from government, how does central government interact with local government and why do so few peopl…

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Your Monday Update includes why those in the West of the Island have may have to wait even longer for cleaner sea water, how many more posts there in Manx Care now compared with when it started three years ... 27:43

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Your Monday Update includes why those in the West of the Island have may have to wait even longer for cleaner sea water, how many more posts there in Manx Care now compared with when it started three years ago, why so much meat has had to be thrown out and an incredible achievement for a woman who’s marking her recovery from two types of breast can…

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Perspective 4.8.24 - some July Tynwald housing highlights 50:20

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July Tynwald saw several debates about housing and development with reassurances given about “lots of work going on behind the scenes”. An entertaining exchange saw the Housing Minister attempting to woo Jason Moorhouse but he was playing hard to get. We also hear from the Home Affairs Minister about the cost of the new sexual assault referral cent…

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For the final Update of the week – we hear about proposed prescription changes, another Trade Union calls for higher pay offers, how the Island plans for unexpected emergency situations and some lovely ... 28:14

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For the final Update of the week – we hear about proposed prescription changes, another Trade Union calls for higher pay offers but still no word from the Public Services Commission, how the Island plans for unexpected emergency situations and some lovely news from about a little boy who’s been taking part in the British Transplant Games today and …

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Here’s your daily dose of news with Update. In today’s episode a union calls for meaningful discussions about pay, how we can find out more about the opportunities with artificial intelligence and do ... 27:53

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Here’s your daily dose of news with Update. In today’s episode a union calls for meaningful discussions about pay, how we can find out more about the opportunities with artificial intelligence and do you remember the original Radio Caroline? There are some events coming up this weekend to mark its links with the Isle of Man. All that and so much mo…

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We’ve got all the news you need here with Wednesday’s Update. In today’s episode, how would an airport in Jurby be received by residents? With more than 500 responses to a consultation about education ... 27:53

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We’ve got all the news you need here with Update for Wednesday 31 July. In today’s episode, how would an airport in Jurby be received by residents? With more than 500 responses to a consultation about education on the Isle of Man, we hear some of the main findings and how could you help shape the future of a new Health and Care Services Bill.…

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Here’s your daily news round-up with Beth Espey which today includes the latest from the major incident in Southport, advice if you’re struggling with any of the bugs doing the rounds at the moment and ... 28:06

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Here’s your daily news round-up with Beth Espey which today includes the latest from the major incident in Southport, advice if you’re struggling with any of the bugs doing the rounds at the moment and good news about Tall Ships and Ardwhallen.By Manx Radio

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Agenda 29.7.24 - was Chris Thomas right to be censured by his colleagues in July Tynwald? 26:52

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There was an interesting flare up in Tynwald over the appointment of two new directors to the government owned Isle of Man Steam Packet Company. Some members were incensed by a particular line of questioning from Douglas Central MHK Chris Thomas and he was asked to withdraw what were described as disparaging remarks. Is it possible to question cand…

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Missed the news on Monday 29 July? 28:06

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Here's your half round-up of what's been happening news wise this Monday with Beth Espey.By Manx Radio

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Perspective 28.7.24 - is Manx agricultural in terminal decline or is there hope for the Manx food sector? 50:24

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Despite food prices having been higher in recent years Manx agriculture continues to face significant challenges. Closures of Ramsey Bakery and Shoprite have impacted on Manx food sales in the Isle of Man, the meat plant continues to face significant problems and recently the Department of Infrastructure has imposed huge increases in charges to rem…

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Plan to ban phones in schools, Braddan Commissioners 'disappointed' as 300 new homes approved, King Gaming's Gambling Licence cancelled, and an update from Port Erin Dental Practice. It's Update for Thursday ... 28:06

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...and much more! It's your daily round-up of news on and from the Isle of Man, plus travel, business and weather.By Manx Radio

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A timeline for assisted dying laws, 900 on public housing waiting list, major concerns over postal deliveries, what should farmers do about fallen stock? And the cancellation of a rally event a 'huge loss ... 28:32

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Your daily round-up of news on and from the Isle of Man, including sport, business and weather.By Manx Radio

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MHKs approve Assisted Dying Bill, nine-week wait for breast cancer referrals, future-proofing the Isle of Man Prison, and is it taking longer for letters on-Island to be delivered? It's Update on Tuesday ... 28:17

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Your daily round-up of news on and from the Isle of Man today, plus sport, travel, business and weather.By Manx Radio

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Agenda 22.7.24 - assisted dying, a bus station, some luxury flat funding and consultation? 26:32

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The assisted dying Bill is due to be read a third time tomorrow in an extra Keys sitting and Agenda asks what’s the rush. We also ponder whether Tynwald and government are capable of delivering a bus station in Douglas, why developers need support to build luxury flats in Port Erin and why Tynwald rejected the opportunity to save money by allowing …

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£1.9m of expired PPE destroyed, Cav's farewell to the Tour de France, frustration over delays with the Living Streets Scheme, charity's concern over Summer holiday finances, and what's the Homeward Bound ... 27:52

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Your half-hour round-up of news, sport, travel, business and weather on and from the Isle of Man.By Manx Radio

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Perspective 21.7.24 - we’re three years in to the Cannan administration but has much changed? The Chief Minister is very upbeat about the progress his government is making. 50:24

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Perspective 21.7.24 - we’re three years in to the Cannan administration but has much changed? The Chief Minister is very upbeat about the progress his government is making. We’re pretty much three years in to the Cannan administration but has much changed. There certainly seem to be a few glimmers of progress but is the change that was promised bei…

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Island impacted by global IT outage, prison inquest concludes, offshore windfarm consultation open days open, update from The Roundhouse access road, and FC Isle of Man face Chester. It's Update with Lewis ... 27:59

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Your daily round up of news, sport, travel, business and weather on and from the Isle of Man.By Manx Radio

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Have you heard the news today? Don’t worry if not – here’s your run down of what’s been happening. It includes the very latest from the inquest into the death of a serving prisoner on the Island, details ... 28:20

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Have you heard the news today? Don’t worry if not– here’s your run down of what’s been happening with Beth Espey. It includes the very latest from the inquest into the death of a serving prisoner on the Island, details of where the unemployment figures are up to over here, some advice for those venturing into the water despite the rubbish weather a…

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Your news update with Beth Espey this evening includes the response from the Council of Ministers to the report into how government handled the Covid pandemic, the changes to the departure lounge at the ... 28:12

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Your news update with Beth Espey this evening includes the response from the Council of Ministers to the report into how Government handled the Covid pandemic, the changes to the departure lounge at the airport that are being promised, whether the Amazon contract is affecting IOM Post deliveries and a lively exchange about the appointment of one of…

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Dispute Resolution Conversation - Dispute Resolution in the PRC and offshore markets: Strategies for navigating turbulent times 6:35

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Appleby Asia Talks S02 E06 In this episode of Appleby’s Asia Talks, The Dispute Resolution team discusses the rising distressed debts and investment losses in the PRC market, as well as the PRC data security concerns over a recent Cayman Islands case. They also highlight a number of key rule changes in the British Virgin Islands and share insights …

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Missed the news today? Fear not – you can catch up here with Beth Espey. Update on Tuesday 16 July includes details of how much the Steam Packet’s paying per month for use of the Liverpool Ferry Terminal ... 28:31

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Missed the news today? Fear not – you can catch up here with Beth Espey. Update on Tuesday 16 July includes details of how much the Steam Packet’s paying per month for use of the Liverpool Ferry Terminal, how the DOI’s responded to complaints about Laxey pothole repairs and a very special 124th birthday.…

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Agenda 15.7.24 - Michelle Haywood tells us why future generations should not be allowed to buy tobacco products. 26:31

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Rushen MHK Michelle Haywood wants to progressively prevent new generations from being able to purchase tobacco products. Her private member’s Bill would in effect see the age at which you can buy tobacco products increase by a year each year until eventually nobody could buy them. With an estimated 25% of the health budget spent treating smoking re…

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The latest from the inquest into the death of an inmate at the Isle of Man Prison, why the Environment Minister believes we all need to take the opportunity to have our say about planning and good news ... 28:55

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The latest from the inquest into the death of an inmate at the Isle of Man Prison, why the Environment Minister believes we all need to take the opportunity to have our say about planning and good news for Riding for the Disabled Isle of Man, FC Isle of Man and a couple of Elvis impersonators on a tandem. It’s Update with Beth Espey on Monday 15 Ju…

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Perspective 14.7.24 - Energy and Sustainability Director’s Adrian Cowin and Ralph Peake challenge the views of controversial climate commentator Paul Burgess. 50:24

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Controversial climate scientist Paul Burgess has made several claims based on his interpretation of climate science which conflict significantly from the general consensus reached by climate scientists who say we need to act swiftly if we are to avoid our climate becoming so extreme that we will be unable to live in it. Mr Burgess refutes this cons…

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Plans for new homes in Braddan, unsatisfactory pay offers, residents in the north on the civic amenity site and Elvis Presley times two on a tandem around the TT Course. It’s Update on Friday 12 July ... 27:53

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Plans fornew homes in Braddan, unsatisfactory pay offers, residents in the north on the civic amenity site and Elvis Presley times two on a tandem around the TT Course. It’s Update on Friday 12 July with Beth EspeyBy Manx Radio

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Increased costs for collecting and disposing fallen animals, a drug trafficker’s sentence has been reduced, inflation rises once again, and…a recap of the action from the Southern 100 today. It's Update ... 27:00

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Increased costs for collecting and disposing fallen animals, a drug trafficker’s sentence has been reduced, inflation rises once again, and…a recap of the action from the Southern 100 today. It's Update on Thursday 11 July with Lewis Foster.By Manx Radio

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Police officers getting pay increase, an update on Manx Telecom's plans to rollout fibre broadband, a dentist is placed under a 'warning', and did you get Paolo Nutini tickets? It's Update on Wednesday ... 28:27

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Police officers getting pay increase, an update on Manx Telecom's plans to rollout fibre broadband, a dentist is placed under a 'warning', and did you get Paolo Nutini tickets? It's Update on Wednesday 10 July with Lewis Foster.By Manx Radio

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MHK behind Assisted Dying Bill says 'silent majority' in favour, discussing capacity at Noble's with Manx Care, TT access road 'not fit for purpose', and Willaston School is a 'Centre of Excellence'. It ... 29:00

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MHK behind Assisted Dying Bill says 'silent majority' in favour, discussing capacity at Noble's with Manx Care, TT access road 'not fit for purpose', 'apt tribute' to Marshal Liam Clarke unveiled at Billown, and Willaston School is a 'Centre of Excellence'. It's Update on Tuesday 9 July with Lewis Foster.…

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Reaction to Peel sewage treatment plan, climate targets could be missed and the Southern 100 starts today ... it's Update with Lewis Foster 28:38

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Reaction to Peel sewage treatment plan, climate targets could be missed and the Southern 100 starts today ... it's Update with Lewis FosterBy Manx Radio

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Agenda 8.7.24 - who cares about carers? 26:32

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Lawrie Hooper’s homework was marked by June Tynwald and he passed with flying colours. The waiting list initiative supported by Tynwald last year appears to have had a significant impact in reducing numbers of people waiting for treatment. Minister Hooper tells us about that initiative and new adoption law changes before moving on to the Carer’s St…

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Perspective 7.7.24 - controversial climate commentator Paul Burgess. 50:21

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While a significant majority of climate scientists are increasingly alarmed by the rapid pace of climate change, a growing proportion of voters across Europe are voting to stop climate action. That pleases Perspective's guest this week, Paul Burgess, who describes himself as a climate scientist and friend of four times gaoled, far right politician …

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IM1: A NEW HOPE TYNWALD DAY SPECIAL - BUT NOT THAT SPECIAL 32:22

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The almost award winning satirical comedy programme returns for a not very special celebration of sixty years annoying the nationBy Manx Radio

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We continue to reflect on the impact of the Manx Missile’s historic win, we find out what’s being done about the number of empty properties around the Isle of Man, we hear from the Environment Minister ... 29:36

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We continue to reflect on the impact of the Manx Missile’s historic win, we find out what’s being done about the number of empty properties around the Isle of Man, we hear from the Environment Minister about some unfortunate sign placement and look ahead to Tynwald Day. It’s Update on Thursday 4 July with Beth Espey.…

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What a day for the Manx missile! Reflecting on the record breaking stage winning success at the Tour de France for Sir Mark Cavendish. In other news, progress for Peel when it comes to sewage treatment ... 28:58

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What a day for the Manx missile! Reflecting on the record breaking stage winning success at the Tour de France for Sir Mark Cavendish. In other news, progress for Peel when it comes to sewage treatment? And what can you do if your postal ballot didn't arrive in time for tomorrow’s UK General Election? It's Update on Wednesday 3 July with Beth Espey…

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Manx Radio's Update on Tuesday 2 July 2024 27:45

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A round-up of what's happened on the Isle of Man today - including anti-social behaviour concerns after taxi fare rises, how is the Liverpool Ferry Terminal doing a week after it opened and we reflect on the Wimbledon debut for Manx tennis star Billy Harris.By Manx Radio

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Agenda 1.7.24 - the 41st Summit of the British-Irish Council and sharing the spoils of off-shore wind. 26:32

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The 41st Summit of the British-Irish Council took place here just over a week ago with senior politicians focussing on unlocking the economic and social opportunities of renewables across these islands. The Irish Taoiseach was here as was the Scottish Government First Minister but do these summits actually deliver anything meaningful? And has any p…

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Manx Radio's Update on Monday 1 July with Beth Espey 27:22

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Island politicians say no to a referendum on Assisted Dying legislation, reduced hours for the Northern Civic Amenity Site come into effect, good luck to Manx tennis star Billy Harris, good news for a Manx fundraiser who took on the French Alps riding a folding bike....and not this time for Sir Mark Cavendish, but more chances to come later this we…

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Perspective 30.6.24 - highlights from June Tynwald. 50:01

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They say a week is a long time in politics but I hope not too long as this week’s Perspective looks at some of the June Tynwald highlights. The Chief Minister explains why belts need tightening even further if health funding is to continue to grow, Tim Glover is concerned about DoI anouncing big increases in costs for farmers - so is the Agricultur…

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Manx Radio Update 25:22

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A local pharmacist is welcoming Manx Care's reintroduction of mask wearing at its sites - The Steam Packet is hoping disruption to its service because of dredging in Liverpool will be 'infrequent' in future - and after 50 years of broadcasting and 17 years at Manx Radio, we say goodbye to Marc Tyley as he hangs up his headphones…

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Manx Radio Update 27:07

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There's a spike in the number of Covid patients being admitted to Nobles Hospital - All the Island's pharmacies will be allowed to dispense medicinal cannabis 'imminently' - Changes have been made to the offences people could face under proposed Assisted Dying laws - and Manx tennis player Billy Harris is into the last four at Eastbourne as he prep…

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