The day's news in half an hour with Beth Espey.

School dinners are still causing a stir after recent changes - we hear from a mother who says she's worried about how her child's diabetes may be affected...

The chief minister admits government's position on wind farms is likely to be challenged before next year's general election.

There's an urgent call for volunteers to support a Peel charity shop.

We'll hear about a feral pony at Skyhill...

And, good news if you're a fan of direct flights from the Island!

It's Update on Manx Radio with Beth Espey.

Tonight on Update with Beth Espey: following the recent announcements about TT 2026, we’ll hear from Clerk of the Course, Gary Thompson. A review of a recent case suggests some people on the Island are dropping employment and equality complaints due to the high costs involved. There are fresh calls to improve pavements, paths, and highways in the north of the Island. We’ll also look ahead to the Ravens’ away game this weekend, and if you’re aged 11–15 and a fan of Lego, we’ve got something you won’t want to miss.

The latest news round up which includes concerns from an MHK about the possibility of another significant whistleblowing case causing reputational harm to the Island, the Department for Enterprise gives its reaction to a company winning a legal challenge over the letters TT, we ask how safe weight loss jabs are and we'll have details of a sculpture which caused quite a stir when the plans were first announced.

Today's main news including a call for stronger laws to protect against partner violence on the Island, Public Health urge pregnant women to be vaccinated against whooping cough and on the day schools have gone back - one MHK wants to see ice cream back on the menu for primary pupils.

A round-up of the latest news with Beth Espey - and what would be the best Manx themed storm names?

All the latest news with Beth Espey.

• A new women-only running group has been launched to tackle catcalling and harassment.
• MPs return to Westminster next week, but MHKs aren’t back until October - one Tynwald member says Manx politicians are away for too long.
• The domestic football season kicks off tomorrow - we’ll have the teams to look out for.

• With pressure to cut costs, can Manx Care justify an extra three-quarters of a million pounds to clear dental waiting lists?
• Inmates at the prison are gaining new skills through new accredited courses.
• The Typhoon fighter jet is set to take to the skies.

• Manx Care is planning to almost wipe out the Island’s dental waiting list by the end of the year.
• Residents have been discussing plans for an offshore windfarm – the majority seemingly at odds them - we speak live to the Isle of Man Green Party too.
• All the latest with road racing across the Island.