Toffees in town
There’s a big game of football at the Bowl on Saturday evening as the Isle of Man FA’s senior men’s side host Everton under-21s.The Toffees are sending a strong squad for the glamour friendly, with...
View ArticleHall Caine Prize: Read the winning entries
Some 924 entries were submitted in the Hall Caine Prize for Creative Writing.This year’s theme was Echoes.Read the winning stories in each of the categories below.Duck Quacks Don’t Echo by key stage 5/...
View ArticleSentence in June on £30,000 benefit fraud
A 54-year-old man from Ballaugh who fraudulently claimed a total of more than £30,000 in overpaid benefits has had his case adjourned for sentencing.Richard Needham, of The Curraghs, admitted seven...
View ArticleFond memories of two schools
Parents, former pupils and teachers were all invited to take a trip down memory lane last week to celebrate Henry Bloom Noble School’s 100 year history.Around 1,000 visitors attended the open week held...
View ArticleRally action means road closures in the north
The Manx National Rally will see a number of road closures in the north of the island this weekend.The event forms round two of the MSA Asphalt Rally Championship, with the action getting under way in...
View ArticleFamily’s grief underlines positive message
A family in Onchan has joined forces with Isle of Man police to bring something positive out of a tragedy.David Manley died, aged 28, in a car accident at Ballahutchin in 2007, leaving behind his...
View ArticleCyclist was too drunk to stand unaided
A cyclist found lying on the pavement by police was so drunk he could not stand unaided, let alone ride a bicycle.Douglas magistrates were told Peter Juan Higgins, of Patrick Road, St John’s, was...
View ArticleOnchan chairman and members chosen
Onchan District Commissioners has elected its chairman and lead members ahead of its annual general meeting on Tuesday evening.Robin Turton remains as chairman of the authority and Derek Crellin was...
View ArticleMore than 3,000 entries for the Bebington Salon of Photography
April 27 was the final evening in the Isle of Man Photographic Society’s 2015/16 season and featured the yearly presentation of the Bebington Salon of Photography.The Bebington Salon is a photographic...
View ArticleMSPCA column: Keep dogs mentally stimulated
Keeping your dog physically stimulated and in good shape is an important part of dog wellness, but it is also crucial to provide them with mental stimulation and enrichment.Thanks to a better...
View ArticleManxman Martyn is named Man United Fan of the Year
A lifelong Manchester United fan from the Isle of Man has won the club’s Fan of the Year award.Martyn Murphy travelled from Ramsey to Old Trafford on Saturday for a behind the scenes tour – and was...
View ArticleWoman, 40, who hid ecstasy in her bra is jailed
A 40-year-old woman from Douglas has been jailed for two and a half years after police found 13 ecstasy tablets hidden in her bra.Dawn Diane Neeson, of Clifton Terrace, pleaded guilty to a charge of...
View ArticlePullyman: Brace yourselves for Practice Week
It’s that time of the year. Anywhere you go, you can guarantee that whoever you meet, the first thing that he or she will say will be: ‘It’ll soon be Practice Week’.The Manx, as a race, can be very...
View ArticleGolf: First world amateur ranking points for Ana
Rising Manx golf star Ana Dawson gained her first world amateur ranking points at the weekend.The talented teen competed in the Fairhaven Trophy at Lytham in the north of England and impressed as she...
View ArticlePlay polo and raise cash for the hospice
People are being invited to play polo and help a good cause.Hospice Isle of Man is to benefit from an event at midday on Saturday, July 9, at the Great Meadow, Castletown.Groups are invited to enter a...
View ArticleFinal lap of TT course set for tragic motorcycle racer
Tragic Manx Grand Prix star Billy Redmayne will make his final lap of the Mountain Course next week.The body of the 25-year-old rider, who came from Laxey and who died after an accident at Oliver’s...
View ArticlePeel lifeboat launched after man overboard call
Peel RNLI lifeboat ‘Ruby Clery’ was launched this morning at around 7-30am following a man overboard call from Belfast coastguard.Belfast coastguard said that they had received a signal from a man...
View ArticleExciting times for lottery service business as jackpots hit the roof
Island experts played a major role in an international conference for companies involved in the lottery messenger business.And the vibes coming from the event was that the future is bright. But it was...
View ArticleChristians to help Kenyan bee-keepers
Christian Aid week takes place from May 15 to 21.It’s the week when the Christians of the island are said to come together to live out their faith and love every neighbour.This year there will be house...
View ArticleGetting ready to go into politics
Young people are turning politician to find out more about how Manx democracy works.Pupils from the five state secondary schools in the island take part in a Junior Tynwald every July.The annual...
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