Isle of Man’s same sex marriage bill is far-sighted, says equal rights...
Prominent human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell has congratulated the island for bringing forward ‘far-sighted’ same sex marriage legislation.MHKs voted overwhelmingly to give the Marriage and Civil...
View ArticlePlater tests Norton at Jurby
The Norton racing team was at Jurby on Tuesday carrying out tests to the Aprilia-engined SG2.Test rider Steve Plater rode numerous laps round the exposed 1.8-mile club course, while seven-time TT...
View ArticleSt Ninian’s has Badminton England clubmark renewed
St Ninian’s Badminton Club has had its clubmark accreditation with Badminton England renewed.Accreditation involves the club demonstrating to the governing body for badminton in England several things....
View ArticleOutside Left: Help firms already here!
The government portrays itself as business-friendly and stresses the need for more growth.The Chief Minister is unequivocal. To do this we need to look outside the island and find new areas of business...
View ArticleAlive to the sound of violas
A total of 44 young viola players are assembling in Port Erin today (Saturday) to take part in the 12th international viola festval and competition at the Erin Arts Centre over the coming week,Players...
View ArticleFootball results: Peel and Geordies in FA Cup final
Peel and St George’s will contest Easter Monday’s Paddy Power FA Cup final after the pair won Saturday’s two semis.In the afternoon’s early kick-off Peel triumphed 7-0 at Union Mills. Ashley Webster...
View ArticleViola festival to feature world-class talent
Some of the most exciting young viola players from across the globe will be playing in the 12th Lionel Tertis international viola festival at the Erin Arts Centre.Music lovers will also be able to...
View ArticlePolice appeal for hit-and-run driver
Police have issued an appeal for information after a hit-and-run accident in Douglas.They are keen to trace the driver of a silver Citroen Saxo that apparently collided with a parked black BMW car on...
View ArticlePrisoners’ artwork to go on display in college exhibition
The public will be able to see artwork created by prisoners over the Easter holidays.A selection of arts, crafts and creative writing produced by them will be on display in the main hall of Isle of Man...
View ArticleNew care home on old bus garages site
The new old people’s home being built on the site of the old Homefield bus depot in Salisbury Street in Douglas is now nearing completion.Plans were submitted in August 2014 to demolish the old bus...
View Article‘Tesco tax’ brought in less than forecast, Treasury Minister reveals
Are large local and multinational retail businesses paying a fair contribution to the island’s economy and society?Treasury Minister Eddie Teare told the House of Keys that tax on the income of large...
View ArticleMan who swore at police and asked them for a ‘lift to Douglas’ is banned from...
An abruptly cut off 999 call led police to a property in Strand Street in Douglas where they could hear a disturbance, a court has been told.Inside, they found Kenneth Andrew O’Connell who was...
View ArticlePullyman: Does it run in the blood?
Well I might as well get it over with. I’ve just had a brain scan. And yes, for the benefit of the comedians who read the Indy, they found that I have one. And yes, it was the right size. And I can...
View ArticleMorrissey on song for Saints
St George’s striker Calum Morrissey has been named the Canada Life Premier League’s Player of the Month for February.It was a double celebration for the Glencrutchery Road club with winger Joey Morling...
View ArticleIsle of Man gives £50k to support Syrian refugees and relief effort in Ethiopia
The Isle of Man International Development Committee (IDC) has allocated £50,000 of Emergency Aid to provide life-saving support to some of the world’s most vulnerable people.A devastating drought in...
View ArticleDriver lost control and almost went over cliff
A driver who spun her car and almost plunged down the cliff as she was travelling along King Edward Road in Onchan had bald tyres and defective brakes, a court has heard.Tina Shimmin, of Cushag Road,...
View ArticleREVIEW: OOOOOOklahoma! is more than OK
The Manx Operatic Society’s production of Oklahoma! - which opened its week-long run last night at the Gaiety Theatre - is a stunning show in the traditional sense, but involves a mix of modern...
View ArticleTalented musicians are people’s choice
Hilltop Hallucinations have been voted People’s Choice by the audience who attended Manx charity Junior Achievement’s The Next Big Thing talent contest in February.The band - Luke Campbell, rhythm...
View ArticleBlind to enjoy Manx literature as part of prisoners’ audio book project
People with a visual impairment are going to be able to enjoy Manx literature when local books are turned into audio books.The first books to be recorded will be The Manx Connection and The Manx Giant...
View ArticleDo you fancy going into local politics?
A government minister is urging would-be politicians to come forward.The island’s 22 local authorities will all be holding elections next month, meaning every single council and commissioners’ seat is...
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