Record post-Christmas sales at shopping complex
TYNWALD Mills in St John’s has seen record post-Christmas sales.More than 150 people were queuing to buy bargains when its doors opened for the sales last Tuesday (December 27).Tynwald Mills manager...
View ArticleFun on the fells
LLOYD Taggart produced a staggering run to win the Supercards-sponsored New Year’s Day fell race at Slieau Whallian by a healthy margin.Starting off 2012 the way he ended 2011, the 42-year-old from...
View ArticleIn today’s Isle of Man Examiner
THERE is a report and pictures on the New Year’s Day dips around the island.A retail giant looks set to open a computer outlet in Douglas, we reveal.We have reports on the three residents to be awarded...
View ArticleGet the island talking
We’re back at work and have begun 2012 with a lead story that I think will get a lot of the island talking.Examiner readers now know that Dixons Retail plc (owner of Currys and PC World) is sniffing...
View ArticleWood is first round leader in Vets’ Cup
As promised, further local postal results are now available. The first round of the Veterans Cup took place recently and saw Laxey member John Wood open up a significant lead. Wood returned an...
View ArticleSchools cross paddles in kayak event
SCHOOLS from across the Isle of Man took part in the annual Christmas slalom event last week.The event, which was organised by Steve Watt from Manx Paddlesports Canoe Club, took place at the Raggatt,...
View ArticleHigh winds cause chaos
GALE force winds caused chaos around the island yesterday (Tuesday).The Met Office, based at Ronaldsway, recorded a top gust of 71mph, while on the mountain winds reached 70mph and in Douglas the...
View ArticleCav backing for Millar
MARK Cavendish has paid a glowing tribute to fellow British cyclist David Millar and believes the Scot deserves a chance to shine at this year’s London 2012 Olympics despite his troubled past.Millar,...
View ArticleKarran’s fight for Manx education
EDUCATION and Children Minister Peter Karran MHK has pledged to continue to fight to ensure schools remain one of the government’s main priorities.Following his elevation to the ministerial role in...
View ArticleGolf course sale totals £3.1m
CASTLETOWN Golf Links golf course at Derbyhaven in Castletown was sold, together with the golf lodge and adjoining land, in three separate deals totalling £3.1 million.The golf course’s sale and other...
View Article‘Nationalism’ is not a dirty word – Skelly
AT a typically windswept Castletown Bay on Monday a hardy crowd attended a ceremony at Hango Hill to mark the 348th anniversary of the execution of Manx nationalist Illiam Dhone.In a speech at the...
View ArticleCork crash inquiry continues
A ‘HIGHLY complex’ air accident investigation into the Cork airport crash is continuing.Six people were killed and six others injured when Manx2 Belfast to Cork commuter flight NM7100 crashed as it...
View ArticleIsle of Man puts a stamp on the London Olympics
THE Sir Paul Smith Isle of Man 2012 London Olympic stamps were launched on the first minute of January at the Regent Street post office in Douglas. The post office opened its doors on New Year’s Eve to...
View ArticleChris helped by stem cell therapy trip
FOUR months after road accident victim Chris Walmsley had stem cell therapy, the family believe it has made a ‘positive difference’.Chris, aged 32, of the Abbotswood Nursing Home, Ballasalla, was left...
View ArticleBig superstore planned for PC World and Currys
AN electrical store owned by a UK retail giant could open in Spring Valley Industrial Estate, Douglas.In a planning application, a company acting as agents for Dixons Retail plc and the site’s owner,...
View ArticleMore delays for Steam Packet
THERE is further disruption to Steam Packet sailings today due to the strong winds.Yesterday evening’s sailing from Douglas to Heysham and the overnight return were both cancelled.Now the Steam Packet...
View ArticleMissing girl found safe
Police have thanked the public for their help after this morning locating a 14-year-old girl who has been missing since Tuesday night.An appeal for help went out on iomtoday last night after Arianna...
View ArticleSteam Packet to put on extra sailing this weekend
THE Steam Packet has announced it is putting on an extra sailing this weekend to help clear the backlog caused by this week’s weather disruption.An additional Heysham service has been added to the...
View ArticleIn today’s Manx Independent
THE Manx Independent is in shops this afternoon.In today’s Indy we talk to Treasury Minister Eddie Teare as he reveals there will be changes to how this year’s Budget will be presented.The police has a...
View ArticleUnion backs prison work parties
A UNION boss has welcomed plans to use prisoners on outdoor working parties.The plans were unveiled in Tynwald by Home Affairs Minister Juan Watterson MHK who revealed his officers were meeting with...
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