Appleby Sportive takes place this Monday
Ellan Vannin CC’s Appleby Sportive takes place this Monday, starting and finishing from Ramsey Rugby Club in Mooragh Park, Ramsey.The event consists of a choice of four courses (38km, 72km, 100km and...
View ArticleOutside Left: The myth of the gold-plated pension
‘That Bernard Moffatt, don’t get me started – what about the public sector pensions? He made a right hash of that!’When sentiments like that are expressed I get a tad perplexed because when public...
View ArticleBen-my-Chree ready to return to the island
Steam Packet vessel the Ben-my-Chree is to return to service on Wednesday following her overhaul.The boat, which has been in service in the Isle of Man for 18 years, has spent three weeks in dry dock....
View ArticleManx Whale and Dolphin Watch celebrates first decade
It’s a special year for Manx Whale and Dolphin Watch (MWDW) as they celebrate their 10-year anniversary and first year as a registered charity. Special events are planned to celebrate and residents are...
View ArticleMont Blanc ascent to raise funds for Victim Support
Local teacher Jim MacGregor has a mountain to climb every time he leaves his house - in the shape of Mont Blanc which he has painted onto the end wall of his property in Woodbourne Road, Douglas.The...
View ArticleHorse tram season begins
The first horse tram for the 2016 season set out from Derby Castle this weekend.The service was reprieved for this year and will be operated by Isle of Man Railways, after Douglas Council voted not to...
View ArticleRoad reopens
Police say Douglas Road in Peel, which was closed following an accident near the sand quarry, has now reopened.The closure affected the section of road between the junction with Station Road, St John’s...
View ArticleAppeal for impoverished Indians left homeless by fire
An urgent appeal has been made to raise funds to help impoverished Indian villagers whose homes were destroyed by fire on April 4.The disaster may – on a global scale - be small, but it is life...
View ArticleHarriet’s 100 mile ride for dad’s charity
A seven-year-old girl from Onchan has almost completed a 100 mile cycling challenge to raise money for charity.Harriet Kneale, who goes to Ashley Hill School, decided she wanted to do something special...
View ArticleRole of smiths in medieval life
University of Chester archaeology professor Howard Williams will talk about ‘Smiths, Myths and Viking Age Stones’ in Isle of Man College’s History & Heritage lecture series.He will examine...
View ArticleBright future ahead for Manx hedgehogs
The Manx Hedgehog Conservation Society was the proud recipient of its own promotional vehicle in the shape of a Ford Ka, eye-catchingly decorated with hedgehog pictures.The car, which will be used by...
View ArticleQuaker Ruth shares insights in booklet of prayers
The insights gained through contemplation has prompted Quaker Ruth Kirk to produce a booklet of prayers.‘Keep on seeking, reflections on the search for God’ is the third booklet she has printed in the...
View ArticleMinister insists government has not lost out over delays to £3.2m airport...
The new radar system at Ronaldsway - still yet to get final approval from the Civil Aviation Authority - is ‘probably one of the best deals government has ever struck’.That’s the view of Infrastructure...
View ArticleFrom small acorns, mighty help for charity
The Manx Blind Welfare Society has unveiled a locally made artwork which will serve as a commemoration of people’s support for the charity.The Giving Tree is a large wooden sculpture which has taken...
View ArticleBig boost for group for single-parent families
A support group for single parent families is to enjoy a higher profile after it received a Celton Manx Recognition award.Manx Gingerbread Friendship Group is one of 22 causes to benefit in 2016 from...
View ArticlePullyman: Truly man’s best friend
Until quite recently, we always kept a pet. Nothing exotic, invariably just bog standard cats and dogs. In our early days we had a penchant for whippets, and at one time, we were owned by a brace of...
View ArticleSnooker: Darryl Hill up for top award
The Isle of Man’s professional snooker player, Darryl Hill, has been shortlisted for the Rookie of the Year accolade at the annual World Snooker Awards. Hill, who turns 20 this week, will attend the...
View ArticleMan who bit girlfriend is spared jail
A 46-year-old man from Merseyside has been sentenced to community service and probation after an assault on his ex-girlfriend.Iain Jason Plant, of Wheatsheaf Avenue in St Helens, pleaded guilty to a...
View ArticleFord stuns Colby in Woods Cup final
Douglas Athletic successfully defended their GH Corlett Woods Cup title with a dramatic extra-time victory over Colby at the Bowl on Friday evening.In a tight and tense affair at the national stadium,...
View ArticleBuddies’ clean up rescheduled
A coast line clean up session organised by beach cleaning charity Beach Buddies has been postponed for one week.The session planned to take place on Sunday May 1 (today) will now take place on Sunday...
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