Call for more information over plan to relocate Liverpool berth
Several questions must be answered before plans for a new landing berth in Liverpool for the island’s ferries can go ahead, says TravelWatch.The passenger watchdog held a public meeting last Thursday...
View ArticleFamily fun for the Cyclefest
Children’s hospice Rebecca House has organised a packed schedule of family entertainment at Milntown for Isle of Man Cyclefest. The festival, taking place over the weekend of May 14-15, will feature...
View ArticleSam to sing at FA final
Manx singer and actress Sam Barks will sing the British national anthem at the Women’s FA Cup Final in May. She will sing God Save The Queen live ahead of kick-off at 2pm at Wembley Stadium on...
View ArticleEverton too good for Isle of Man
The Isle of Man FA’s representative side were undone by Everton Under-21s at the Bowl on Saturday evening.Nick Hurt’s men fought bravely against their more illustrious opponents but fell behind in the...
View ArticleRugby: Nomads win Manx Trophy
PDMS Southern Nomads beat Douglas B 31-18 at the Mooragh Park on Saturday to retain the Manx Trophy title. Two early tries from Jacob Callow, one of which was converted by Mark Young, gave Nomads a...
View ArticleTelephone company’s motivational event for staff over 3 days
Four Manx Telecom staff received awards for their work, with each winner reflecting one of the company’s core values, each represented by one adjective – enterprising, proactive, confident and trusted....
View ArticleFootball: Peel win Women’s League
Peel won their first Women’s League title on Sunday after Maxine Smalley’s strike earned her side a 1-1 draw against Douglas Royal at Ballafletcher.The match was a tense affair with so much at stake,...
View ArticleTower of Refuge to turn red in support of Red Cross Week
The Tower of Refuge is turning red this week for International Red Cross Week (May 8 to 14).And residents are being encouraged to show their support for the charity by taking part in a Dress Red Day on...
View ArticleLaxey’s new bridge is starting to take shape
The new bridge at Old Laxey is taking shape.Work on the replacement bridge is progressing well - and the two sides of the village are reunited for the first time since last December’s devastating flash...
View ArticleFootball: Ex-Tranmere and Forest man to coach Ellan Vannin
Former Tranmere and Nottingham Forest left-back Alan Rogers will manage the Ellan Vannin team at next month’s Europeada tournament in Italy.With the Manx International Football Alliance’s side’s usual...
View ArticleKnockaloe meeting change
A public meeting will be held on Thursday, May 19 to discuss the future of Knockaloe Farm. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) will hold the event at Patrick Church Hall at 7pm...
View ArticleDan Kneen could be out of the TT after breaking arm
Dan Kneen’s chances of riding the TT are very much in the balance after breaking his arm in a mountain bike accident at Cringle Plantation on Friday.The arm was operated on the following day at Noble’s...
View ArticleHoughton could face legal action
The Tynwald clerk who cited the conduct of a bullying MHK as the reason for her resignation, told a parliamentary standards committee that she reserves the right to take legal action against him.Marie...
View ArticleGaming firms could bring awards joy
Isle of Man eGaming companies have been shortlisted for the prestigious 2016 B2B Awards by eGaming Review Magazine (EGR). The annual EGR B2B Awards, now in their seventh year, celebrate excellence in a...
View ArticleCharity supporters travel back to the 1980s
Breast Cancer Now supporters donned their leg warmers and stepped back in time for the charity.The ‘Back to the 80s’ event was held at Bar George, in Douglas , on May 1, May and raised a fantastic...
View ArticleThe road ahead is looking good for logistics business
Trade Distribution Limited (TDL), established in 2000, has become one of the island’s leading logistics businesses, employing more than 100 staff and operating from a purpose built 60,000 sq ft...
View ArticleThe Tempest supports Hospice Isle of Man
Hospice Isle of Man has been chosen as beneficiary of the new production of Shakespeare’s The Tempest in the island.The charity will receive a percentage of ticket sales along with funds raised from...
View ArticlePlans for private firm to run Villa-Gaiety complex are postponed
Plans to bring in a private firm to run the Villa Marina and Gaiety Theatre are now unlikely to take place before September’s general election.Economic Development Minister Laurence Skelly met staff...
View Article‘Torrid week’ in store for offshore centres as more Panama Papers are released
‘It’s going to be a pretty torrid week for the offshore finance centres’.That’s the view of Chief Minister Allan Bell as a fresh round of Panana Papers was released and UK Prime Minister David Cameron...
View ArticleMalarkey’s poll on future of Tynwald
Douglas South MHK Bill Malarkey is asking the public if they want political reform.Mr Malarkey has launched an online poll to gather public views.You can access it at...
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