The TT world series report is made public
The feasibility study that made the case for a TT world series has been made public for the first time.In the House of Keys this week, LibVan leader Kate Beecroft (Douglas South) asked when the report...
View ArticleHailing our community heroes
Stories of remarkable professionalism, compassion and courage were revealed as police officers and members of the public were honoured for their bravery.The Chief Constable’s annual awards ceremony was...
View ArticleManx Sound Exchange: Mixed weekend of rock, Celtic sounds and drum ‘n’ bass
Saturday night sees a welcome return and second visit overall to the stage at Amber in Douglas for In The Blood.The band has in recent months started to make their presence felt on the local live scene...
View ArticleNedbank’s best private bank for second year running
Nedbank Private Wealth has won Best UK Private Bank for a second year running at the City of London Wealth Management Awards 2016. The awards were announced at a gala dinner at The Guildhall, which was...
View ArticleEnd of life care fares well in audit report
End of life care at Noble’s Hospital compares favourably with counterparts in the UK, the Health Minister told MHKs.Howard Quayle was quizzed in the House of Keys by LibVan leader Kate Beecroft...
View ArticleMemories of 40 years at our primary school
Anagh Coar Primary School celebrated a milestone anniversary with a series of special events.The school opened a history display, 40 years to the day that the first pupils were registered.It was opened...
View ArticleMHK John Houghton accused of lying and bullying
The official Tynwald report into allegations that John Houghton MHK had been a bully has now been published.The Manx Independent reported yesterday that the Douglas North representative had been...
View ArticlePensions: We need more details before we can make a decision say MHKs
Tynwald members - and the public - need all the facts before a critical decision can be made on public sector pension reform.During a House of Keys debate, backbenchers expressed concerns that the...
View ArticleDagenham’s finest Fords have a tour around the island
A number of classic Ford cars drove around the island earlier this week.The Classic Ford Spring Tour’s vehicles here were pictured outside the Isle of Man Motor Museum in Jurby.The tour was operated by...
View ArticleCost of living rises but it’s a confusing picture
The annual rate of inflation has risen in the Isle of Man.But according to the Consumer Prices Index, things are still cheaper than they were a year ago.It means the island is undergoing deflation...
View ArticleChance to relive some of highlights of Guild
There will be the opportunity to hear some of the performances that delighted audiences during Guild week at a concert on Wednesday, May 11, at St John’s Methodist Church Hall starting at 7.30pm.There...
View ArticleMembers of Tynwald learn more about dementia
Members of Tynwald have learned more about the effects of dementia.Sue Walker, a dementia support worker based in Douglas gave 29 MHKs and MLCs an insight into the challenges facing people affected by...
View ArticleChampions Peel and St John’s face tricky opener against Crosby
The opening games in the Isle of Man Premiership cricket season will be played this Saturday. Out at Mullen-e-Cloie, champions Peel and St John’s start their defence of the title against Crosby. This...
View ArticleOld Firm cup clash takes place on Friday night
With north west league matters now firmly behind them, Douglas and Vagabonds line up for their Shimmin Wilson Manx Cup semi-final on Friday evening. The pair first attempted to play the last-four tie...
View ArticleAll set for the Manx National
Jason Pritchard and Phil Clarke are bidding to become the first crew to win the Manx National Rally three times in succession this weekend.The rally forms round two of the MSA Asphalt Rally...
View ArticleSouthern Nomads aiming to retain Manx Trophy crown
PDMS Southern Nomads defend their Shimmin Wilson Manx Trophy title against Douglas B on Saturday afternoon at Mooragh Park. Nomads eased their way into the final despite a little bit of a challenge to...
View ArticleBraddan and Peel battle for place in final
A place in the final of this season’s Ascot Hotel Junior Cup is up for grabs this weekend when Braddan and Peel go head-to-head in the competition’s semi-finals.On paper this should be a routine win...
View Article95-year-old died from pneumonia
A 95-year-old woman who was residing at Beaconsfield Nursing Home died of aspiration pneumonia an inquest has heard.Glenda Critchley, who was born in Blackburn, Lancashire, was a retired chemist drug...
View ArticleReview: Isle of Woman
Forget the Isle of Man – the Isle of Woman, complete with a naturist-loving hippy as queen, has been created.Friday night at the Gaiety Theatre saw a vocal (predominantly female) audience vote on what...
View ArticleHow did woman suffer facial injury?
Police are investigating an incident at a private function that happened outside Vagabonds Club House at the Strang in the early hours of Sunday, May 1. Officers say it is unclear whether any offence...
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