The issue of what to call the streets in the new Heritage Homes Ballakilley estate rumbles on after Port Erin Commissioners rejected the latest proposal by the developer.

HH director Joe McLoughlin wrote to the authority that the names reflect the wishes of the authorities in which that area of the estate - which borders Port Erin and Rushen Parish - lies.

Rushen suggested streets be named after local landmarks, so there is ‘Carnane Lane’, ‘Fleshwick Close’ and ‘Meayll Drive’, which they have agreed to.

Port Erin Commissioners suggested the streets be named after birds (in Manx) or perhaps notable locals featured in Manx Worthies or lost in World War One (as this is the centenary of the anniversary of the conflict). So streets in the Port Erin side of the estate would be: ‘JD Clucas Avenue’, ‘Edward Maddrell Crescent’ and ‘Herdman Court’.

But last week, April 22, Port Erin Commissioners agreed they think the same theme should be applied to all street names within the estate.

Commissioners’ chairman Lorna MacKellar said: ‘Lower cost areas are in Port Erin and to avoid stigma in the future there should be the same methodology applied to all the streets in the development. They should all be the same, not to emphasise the fact there’s a boundary in the middle of the estate.’

Youth club sessions across the island are being hit by a shortage of supply workers.

The Department of Education and Children’s Youth Service is advertising vacancies to build up its supply youth worker list – used to cover illness, sickness or leave, often at short notice, of the permanent team of youth workers.

Youth officer Grainne Burns said: ‘We are finding it very difficult to fill spots on Friday and Saturday nights.

‘We have people on the list already but whether it’s too short notice or it’s not in the right area, we are not quite sure but we are struggling to fill gaps.

‘What that would mean is there would be times we couldn’t open because we wouldn’t have enough adults.’

It has become more of a problem in the past couple of months.

Among the worst affected areas are Peel, Castletown and Ramsey on Friday evenings and Castletown on Saturday evenings.

But during the week, there also shortages in outlying areas such as Ballaugh and Kirk Michael on Tuesday evenings.

Grainne said: ‘The whole aim of youth work is about building relationships with young people.

‘For that, we need to be consistent, fair and available at the times young people want to be there.

‘If we can’t offer that then it becomes much harder to build relationships and be trusted.

‘Reliability is key in all of this.’

Applicants for supply posts must be aged over 18 and will require a successful police check prior to commencing work.

Their training would include shadowing permanent youth workers, safeguarding children and risk assessment management.

Training is also given on issues facing young people, such as drugs and alcohol, and emotional health.

Grainne said: ‘You don’t need any particular experience or skills.

‘The only absolutely necessary skill is that you enjoy spending time with young people.’

The Youth Service runs more than 100 sessions a week at 30 venues and interacts with 3,000 young people aged eight to 21.

Indoor and outdoor sessions not only teach young people new sports, skills and crafts but offer them a place to meet, socialise and obtain support and guidance.

To discuss becoming a supply youth worker, ring the Youth Service on 686057.

To apply for a post, visit www.jobtrain.co.uk/iomgovjobs/displayjob.aspx?jobid=131

Staff and pupils at Ballakermeen High School in Douglas raised money for charity by bringing in cakes for a coffee morning.

The event organised by Lou Babb, who is head of Hillary House.

The money was given to the Special Care Baby Unit at Noble’s Hospital.

Teachers Louise Babb, Darren McGuinness, Fiona Roome, Paul McCann of Noble’s Hospital and head teacher Adrienne Burnett.

A 30-year-old man from St John’s has appeared in court charged with causing death by dangerous driving following a fatal accident at Tholt-y-Will on Saturday night.

A second man who was also arrested after the incident has been bailed pending further investigation.

The Isle of Man Post Office has launched a special commemorative set of stamps, marking the millennium anniversary of the Battle of Clontarf.

The postal service has also produced a first day cover edition of the stamps which are post marked with the anniversary date, limited to 1,000 editions.

The stamps feature six distinctive designs, which were created by artist Victor Ambrus, an archaeologist on Channel 4’s Time Team.

On April 23, 1014, a fierce battle was fought outside the key trading port of Dublin between the High King Brian Boru of Ireland and the Norse, who controlled Dublin and wanted to extend their territory.

The resulting victory for the Irish marked a key turning point in the history of Ireland and stemmed the power of the Norse.

The stamps range in price and are a limited edition range signed by the artist, all with a unique and individual design.

Dr Howie Fifth of Orkney and a stamp expert said: ‘It’s tremendous that the Isle of Man Post Office is marking the 1,000th anniversary of an event that has resonated through the centuries in stories and sagas.

‘The battle affected the lives of so many people and communities, from Ireland and Man to Orkney and Iceland.

‘The stamps capture the battle, when the two armies clashed on the land between the Liffey and the Tolka.’

He added: ‘The Battle of Clontarf is a story of gritty determination, courage and bloodshed after two centuries of hostility, thwarted alliances and treaties between the Vikings and the Irish kings.

‘It was a savage and bloody battle, leaving thousands dead on both sides, including Brian Boru and his heir, but it was a key event which helped extinguish Norse ambitions to conquer Ireland.’

The artist’s images are reproduced on the stamps using watercolour and ink to portray the brutality and ferocity of the Battle of Clontarf, with each image showing a key figure associated with the battle, or scenes depicting this historic event.

Portraits include Brodir the Warrior and Earl Sigurd’s mother Eithne.

As part of the events commemorating the battle, the original illustrations of the stamps were on display at the Clontarf Castle Hotel in Dublin on Thursday.

A driver whose car hit another this morning (Monday) is being hunted by the police.

At about 8.15am today, an elderly man was driving his blue Seat Arosa along the Ramsey to Laxey coast road, travelling towards Ramsey, near the Rest and be Thankful.

A white van travelling in the opposite direction was overtaken by a black car which collided with the Seat Arosa, smashing the offside wing mirror and driver’s window.

‘The driver of the black vehicle failed to stop and would be aware that a collision had occurred,’ a police spokesman said.

She added said the elderly driver was left shaken as a result of this incident.

Constable Kathryn Giles is appealing for witnesses to the collision in an effort to identify the driver of the black vehicle which may have damage to its offside.

Mark Cavendish has been in superb form for Omega Pharma Quick-Step in the Tour of Turkey this week. The Manx Missile claimed back-to-back sprint victories in the opening two stages in Alanya and Kemer to seize both the leaders’ and the points jerseys.

During the opening 141-kilometre stage around Alanya on the southern coast, Quick-Step closed down the breakaway and had three riders on the front with Cav inside the final 2km. While the Belkin and Lotto-Belisol teams jostled for position, Cavendish launched off the wheel of an opposing rider in the final metres and was able to take the victory by more than a bike length ahead of Elia Viviani and Theo Bos.

Monday’s second stage was a 174.2km route from Alanya to Kemer which proved to be another one suited for the sprinters and Quick-Step, featuring the likes of Alessandro Petacchi and Mark Renshaw, produced a superb leadout to deliver Cav to the finish.

Renshaw in particular impressed as he led Cav out into the final 200 metres before the Manxman surged towards the line and took another clear victory, this time from Francesco Chicchi and Niccolo Bonifazio.

Saturday, April 26

Bridgewaters Men’s Cup

Paragon Valkyrs A 4-2 IOMA Group Bacchas B

Bridgewaters Men’s Plate

Fearless Saracens A 1-11 IOMA Group Bacchas Colts

Bridgewaters Women’s Cup

Vikings A 5-1 LJ Skye Ramsey A

Bridgewaters Women’s Plate

Vikings B 2-2 Paragon Valkyrs B Valkyrs won on penalty flicks

PwC Men’s Division Two

Fearless Saracens B 4-2 IOMA Group Bacchas C

Vikings Colts 4-6 Celton Manx Castletown B

PwC Women’s Division One

Celton Manx Castletown B 2-2 Fearless Saracens A

Celton Manx Castletown C 3-1 Paragon Valkyrs C

Full round-up of the weekend’s hockey in Tuesday’s Examiner.

Dan Kneen scored a senstational debut win at the Cookstown 100 on Saturday when he beat Tyco Suzuki-mounted William Dunlop by three 10ths of a second in the main feature race.

It was a superb win for the Manxman and his new John Burrows managed team, whose main sponsor is a Cookstown-based pork producer. Tyco Suzuki blamed ‘an antiquated timing system’ for their defeat in the main superbike race, but William Dunlop was more gracious: ‘I’m not a bad loser and rules are rules whether you agree with them or not,’ he said.

A fuller story on Dan Kneen’s Cookstown win appears in Tuesday’s Isle of Man Examiner.

Premiership champions Cronkbourne got their season off to a great start with a stunning 32-run victory over a Rest of the Island XI on Saturday.

Batting first the Tromode side looked dead and buried after the first nine overs.

Skipper Steve Slack had decided to bat and watched in horror as his top three batsmen were blown away by island paceman Akkie Van Den Berg.

He reduced the Douglas team to 10 for 3 before Adam McAuley and Carl Wagstaffe fought back.

Van Den Berg then had Wagstaffe well caught by Danny Kniveton for 10 and Cronkbourne were 42 for 4.

Ollie Webster made it 43 for 5 and the home supporters were in despair.

McAuley was caught and bowled by Bruce Wagstaff for a gritty 28 with the total on 71.

Then skipper Slack and Bob Dix staged a revival.

They made a stand of 42 before Dix fell to a fiery Garreth Roome.

Slack was trapped by Webster for a lively 35 and the innings folded on 128.

Van Den Berg, who became a father during the week, celebrated in style with an impressive haul of 5 for 13 from seven overs.

Despite losing an early wicket, the Rest of the Island looked on course for victory as they reached 39 for 1. Then Luke Lacey claimed two quick wickets and the home team were back in the game.

Good bowling and snappy fielding boosted Cronkbourne with Alex Stokoe turning in a fine spell of 3 for 20.

The Rest wilted before losing three more wickets with the total on 81. Despite a last-wicket stand, they were dismissed for 96.

Greg Hawke and Phil Littlejohns top scored with 15, but could not stop Cronkbourne winning by 32 runs.

This victory will boost the Tromode men’s hopes of retaining the Premiership title ahead of the start of the league season on Saturday.

More in Tuesday’s Isle of Man Examiner.

Danny McCanney scored another double win in the latest rounds of the British Sprint Enduro Championship at Saints Well, Mid Wales at the weekend.

l Signing on for round three of the IoM Centre ACU Enduro series this Sunday takes place at Tynwald Hill Inn, St John’s on Wednesday from 8pm.

Primary school pupils are to compete in the Dolphin Swimming Trophy swimming gala next week.

This year’s event will take place on Wednesday, May 7, at the National Sports Centre in Douglas.

There are two galas – the large schools start at 9.45am and the small and medium schools start at 1.30pm.

A total of 32 primary schools are taking part.

Many of the Isle of Man’s most successful swimmers began their swimming careers in the Dolphin Trophy.

The Isle of Man Swimming Association has organised the event for the past four years.

For the third year, the event is being supported by AXA Wealth International.

The Isle of Man Walking Festival is to take place next month.

Celebrating its 10th Birthday this year, it takes place from May 11 to 16 and organisers say it is not just for visitors.

Every day there are at least six walks, catering for all levels of fitness and interests. They include town walks, long mountain and moorland hikes and gentle strolls along disused railway lines.

Participants can explore the glens, the coast, and hidden valleys.

Organisers are also challenging walkers to walk the Raad Ny Foillan (the costal footpath) in five days – a good way to raise money for charity.

Festival director Sue Dennis said: “As all the walks are led by at least two highly informative volunteer guides you cannot possibly get lost.

“The walks have been designed to use our public transport system so you can even leave the car at home.”

The cost is £5 per walk but you will need to provide a packed lunch. It is recommended that you wear walking boots for all the walks except the town walks.

Walks will go ahead regardless of the weather but there may be occasions the guide may change the route.

The festival brochure is available on www.visitisleofman.com or from the Welcome Centre. Organisers ask you booked in advance for an idea of numbers. Bookings to info@iomevents.com

A four-sentence story about an act of vandalism was the most-read story of the week on this site last week.

Our report about a vandal who smeared tomato sauce on a butcher’s shop attracted more visits than stories about the future of the Manx pension fund, an unexplained death and an attack on a student that was so horrific he had to have surgery.

The story, which was uploaded on Easter Day, was picked up by our Facebook followers and was shared more than 150 times, leading to a lot more views.

It was also retweeted by our followers on Twitter.

Short stories about crime, accidents and fires tend to attract a lot of clicks from our readers.

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An application for additional use as tourist accommodation at a house in Port Erin (14/00415/C by Mr and Mrs P Naylor) provoked comments at last week’s local authority meeting that there should be a policy governing how much property is approved for tourist use in the village.

Commissioners’ chairman Lorna MacKellar said: ‘We do not have a policy for tourism accommodation in the village. There are more and more applications for tourism, the idea is to create a policy. We think there are 38 to 50 self-catering tourist premises in the village. We support this application, but we really need to try and come up with ideas for a policy, there is nothing in the Southern Area Plan about this. Do we want a village that’s full of empty tourist flats or a community?’

She added: ‘We have got to encourage tourism, but there have got to be guidelines on what the maximum number should be.’

Relate Isle of Man will offer family counselling for the first time from July.

The Rotary Club of Douglas donated £6,000 to enable a qualified Relate counsellor to complete a two-year MA in relationship therapy.

A Relate spokesman said: ‘Relate Isle of Man feel it is very important we are able to offer family counselling to families on the Isle of Man.

‘We have seen an increase in the number of calls to the centre requesting this service in recent months.’

Family counselling can help the whole family to communicate better, and to understand and resolve any differences.

The spokesman said: ‘Families can be a source of support, encouragement and love but sometimes relationships within families are put under strain and family members feel isolated or overlooked.

‘Family counselling can help when siblings are not getting on, or when parents and children are going through a divorce or separation. Forming a new family is a challenge and it is at this point that many parents contact Relate for some support to help everyone settle.

A Rotary spokesman said they were pleased to support Relate, through the Lockington Marshall Trust.

To be put on the family counselling waiting list, call 623902 or email relate@mcb.net

Archive photographs taken in the Isle of Man form part of a new exhibition currently running at Tate Britain in London.

The photographs are by Manx-born photographer Chris Killip, now based in America, where he is professor of visual arts at Harvard University.

Mr Killip, who is 68, has had a career spanning almost 50 years and his free exhibition at the Tate runs until September 28.

His earlier work documents a disappearing way of life in the Isle of Man, which is shown in his book Isle of Man 1980. The publication was his first series of protraits and landscapes taken in the Isle of Man and depicted Manx work and culture. In contrast, the exhibition includes his photographs taken in the North East of England, where he immersed himself in the communities. These black and white pictures show the unemployment and industrial decline of the manfuacturing towns, showing run-down dockland areas and social disintegration and hardship. Coastal communities in Skinningrove and Lynemouth are featured in pictures taken in the early 1980s.

He is said to part of a generation of photographers who focused on showing political and social issues affecting working class communities in the 1970s and 1980s.

The display also includes a series of photographs of the workers at th Pirelli factory in Burton-on-Trent.

The tragic death of a woman on the Tholt-y-Will road on Saturday is the lead story in this week’s Isle of Man Examiner.

The paper has spoken to another walker who saw the scene soon afterwards.

The other story on page one is the latest on the unexplained death in Strang.

Also inside the paper:

We speak to would-be holiday-makers whose plans were spoilt back in October. They were promised compensation then, {http://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/isle-of-man-news/passengers-stuck-on-runway-1-6170302|as we reported at the time} but they’re still waiting.

A plan for a new mountain trail in Archallagan.

An inquest hears about a man who died soon after an operation.

Two MHKs are trying to live on £1 a day.

An estate agent warns that interest rates are likely to rise soon.

We report on an unusual funeral, when the hearse was a motorcycle and sidecar.

A Manx firm tells the Examiner that it has been snubbed by the island’s government.

Results so far from The Guild.

Alfred Cannan MHK rows with Ministers Eddie Teare and Chris Robertshaw about the future of pensions.

Port Erin’s commissioners complain about the quality of roadworks in the village.

We talk to surgeon Millie Bello about the new breast cancer unit.

Terry Cringle looks back at days gone by in his nostalgia pages.

With the Final Whistle sports pullout, 12 pages of business news and our lively letters pages, the Examiner is a must-read paper this week.

The island’s favourite newspaper is in the shops now.

Police have now released the name the woman found dead at an address in Strang Close, Douglas, as Cheryl Marie Eves, who was 46 years old.

It follows formal indentification of the body, which was discovered just after 2pm on Thursday.

Police said: ‘Ms Eves cause of death is currently being investigated on behalf of the coroner, but at this time still remains as unexplained. Police can however again confirm that there are no suspicious circumstances.’

Monday, April 28

Kirby Estates Cowell Cup Group One

Onchan 2-5 Union Mills

Rushen 1-1 Peel

Kirby Estates Cowell Cup Group Two

Ayre 3-0 Ramsey

Corinthians 5-2 Colby