The daily news round up with Beth Espey.

The final Update of the week, rounding up the day's main news with Beth Espey.

All the latest news, sport, weather and travel updates from the Isle of Man.

It's Update on Manx Radio for Thursday, 18 September with Lewis Foster.

Here's the round up of today's news.

The age old question - are the Island's government departments overspending - or are they underfunded - the Chair of the Public Accounts Committee shares his thoughts.

The Island's inflation rate has gone up again, we'll take a look at the figures.

There's good news for those behind a new community facility on Marine Parade in Peel

And a scheme which helps talented athletes balance their studies with sporting activities is to be extended.

We bring you some details about the fatal road traffic collision on the Peel to Kirk Michael coast road on Sunday.

Also in the programme, figures from treasury reveal four government departments are expected to go over budget this financial year.

We also hear there are no plans to roll out menu changes in the Island's secondary schools, why questions are being raised about stalled plans to redevelop Castletown's Nautical museum.

Planning permission has been granted for a new supermarket in Port Erin and what impact is A.I having on the Island's creative industries?

A round-up of the day's main news, including finding out how big a problem ketamine is on the Isle of Man and what’s being done to tackle it?

The leader of Douglas council hails proposed reforms to the rates system as “a promising first step,” we also hear from the firefighter who took on a gruelling challenge in honour of those who died in the 9/11 attacks.

And after much anticipation, it’s finally time for the 54th World Tin Bath Championships this weekend!

All the day's main news with Beth Espey including after more than ten years of planning, a new facility to support cancer patients is just weeks away from opening. There’s frustration in the north of the Island at the delays to replacing the Cummal Mooar facility, there’s good news for Manx Shearwaters and if you think you can handle really spicy food – you can prove it this weekend.