Lisa’s memory lives on with £10,000 walk
Manx Cancer Help’s Lisa Lowe Appeal Walk raised more than £10,000 for the charity.The course, which runs along the Millennium Way from Sky Hill to Castletown, covers 28 miles of challenging...
View ArticleCarnival’s ‘international’ feel
Peel’s annual August carnival will strive for an ‘international’ feel this year with a first-time visit of a troupe of feather-clad Brazilian dancers in full exotic traditional costumes both promoting...
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View ArticleNow is Isle of Man’s zero/10 tax rate under spotlight?
Chief Minister Allan Bell has warned that the Isle of Man’s zero/10 tax rate could come under the international spotlight in the wake of the Panama Papers leak.And he said thousands of island jobs were...
View ArticleCouncillors want to add historic Castle Mona Hotel to register of...
The capital’s historic Castle Mona hotel should be added to Douglas Council’s list of dilapidated properties - that’s what a number of local councillors want.Councillor Betty Quirk pointed out that new...
View ArticleSleepwell Hotels Isle of Man Youth Tour
The Isle of Man Youth Cycling Tour gets underway this Friday evening on Douglas Promenade, sponsored by Sleepwell Hotels.The event is part of British Cycling’s Youth Circuit Series and Junior Road Race...
View ArticleAltrincham, Chester and Manx in Bowl cup
The Isle of Man FA’s senior women’s team, along with the association’s new development side, play host to visiting clubs Altrincham and Chester City this weekend.The four teams will participate in the...
View ArticleExternal review of Tynwald structure could lead to reform of Manx parliament
A review gets under way next month which could result in the radical reform of Tynwald.Lord Lisvane, former clerk to the House of Commons, has been appointed to head the independent review of the...
View ArticleNext stop Ramsey as Saints’ treble bid rolls on
It’s semi-final time in the Craig’s Heartstrong Hospital Cup on Sunday afternoon.The last-four draw has pitted Ramsey with holders St George’s and Rushen with 2014 winners DHSOB.Geordies go into the...
View ArticleTeare defends decision to sack post chairman
The Treasury Minister has defended a Council of Ministers’ decision to sack the chairman of the Post Office.Malew and Santon MHK Graham Cregeen, a former government minister, was removed as member and...
View ArticleExhibition of Killip’s work
Manx photographer Chris Killip is to talk to an audience at the Manx Museum on Saturday, May 7.He will reflect on his varied career and experience before signing copies of his new book. Killip’s career...
View ArticleSponsors’ generosity for Team Tony
He may not be one of the leading names, but TT racer Anthony Redmond, from Manchester, won the support of so many well wishers at his first TT last year that his fairing has no room left for more...
View ArticleAbortion law campaigners to stage meeting next week
The Campaign for Abortion Law Modernisation, known as Calm, will take place on Wednesday.It will be held at the Manx Legion, Market Hill, Douglas, starting at 7.30pm.Tha campaign wants to see the 1995...
View ArticleArtists opening doors to public this weekend
An annual three-day celebration of visual art opens tomorrow (Saturday).The Isle of Man Art Festival features open access to artist studios, exhibitions, workshops and demonstrations.Formerly known as...
View ArticleProgress being made on childcare services, Keys told
A review of the island’s children’s services is expected to report that ‘encouraging progress’ has been made, MHKs were told.Health and Social Care Minister Howard Quayle was quizzed in the House of...
View ArticleNew app helps anglers record their catches
Isle of Man anglers can now record information about their catches in Manx rivers and reservoirs thanks to a free mobile phone app.Ecosourcer allows anglers to keep track of their fishing successes and...
View ArticleHorse trams start today
The first horse trams of 2016 will starting running today.They come under the control of the government for the first time after Douglas Council relinquished the loss-making service.The first horse...
View ArticleSt Luke’s Church to celebrate 180 years
The 180th anniversary of the consecration of St Luke’s Church, Baldwin, will be celebrated on Sunday, May 8, at 6.30pm.The special preacher will be Bishop Robert Paterson, and the Cathedral Choir will...
View ArticleBankrupt Buster to face his creditors in court
Bankrupt former Braddan Commissioners clerk Buster Lewin will have to face a public examination on behalf of his creditors – after the court ruled that he was not too ill to attend.A bankruptcy order...
View ArticleHow you can help to do terns a good turn
Police are asking for help in protecting wild birds on beaches in the north of the island.Wildlife crime officer Constable Mark Kerruish said: ‘Terns will soon be nesting on beaches at the Ayres and...
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