Island to host long-distance triathlon
THE Isle of Man will host its first long-distance triathlon next year, consisting of a 2.3-mile swim in Douglas Bay, a 112-mile cycle and a marathon run.Tagged the ‘TT Triathlon’, the event is...
View ArticleThe Games are here
Manx Dane Jess Draskau-Petersson’s Olympic columnAS I pen this, on Friday afternoon, we are getting close to crunch time . . . . . just hours away from the opening ceremony.The Olympic road race is...
View ArticleThree more sheep killed
Further incidents of sheep worrying in the Glen Auldyn and Crossags area of Ramsey have been reported to the police.At 3.40pm yesterday (Monday) three sheep were killed and a number left injured from a...
View ArticleGrant Taylor: Station master is applauded
CASTLETOWN Railway Station is the last remaining wholly-original station on the island’s steam railway network, and thanks to the efforts employee Grant Taylor, the listed building is looking better...
View ArticleJust days to go till start of Mannifest
AN organiser of this year’s Mannifest describes the three-day event as ‘creative fun for all the family’.The annual event, started in 2008, takes place at Glen Lough Farm in Union Mills this weekend...
View ArticleLane to close for gas works
The latest phase in the renewal of old cast iron gas mains will take place in York Road, Douglas, from Monday, August 6, until Friday, August 10, while Manx Gas carries out the work.It will mean a lane...
View ArticleAwards like ‘walking an inch taller’
IT’S a case of seventh time’s a charm as RBS International has thrown its full support behind the Isle of Man Newspapers Awards for Excellence.The bank is once again lead sponsor for the event, which...
View ArticleExpression of national spirit vital
CHIEF Minister Allan Bell is a staunch supporter of the Isle of Man Newspapers Awards for Excellence.To coin a hackneyed phrase, times are tough, and it is important now more than ever, to show...
View ArticleBusiness has responsibility to make a contribution
AS a company which has been providing investment management services to charities for a decade, Thomas Miller Investment (TMI) is a proud sponsor of the Charity, Cultural and Social Enterprise category...
View ArticleManx thriller launches at Noble’s Park Pavilion
A CRIME novel set in the Isle of Man will be launched at an event in the Noble’s Park Pavilion, Douglas, tomorrow (Thursday).The launch party for Safe House, by Douglas writer Chris Ewan, will coincide...
View Article‘Big step forward’ for space and manufacturing sectors
THE Isle of Man’s manufacturing and space sectors have received a significant boost. It has been announced that ADS, the premier trade organisation for all companies operating in the United Kingdom’s...
View ArticleAll aboard for Manx sightseeing tours
OPEN-TOP sightseeing buses are a familiar sight when we visit cities such as York, London and Edinburgh.Ballasalla man Steve Dugdale reckons it is something we could do with here in the island.So...
View ArticleWarning over passports for newly-weds
PEOPLE who are planning to change their name after marriage are advised to have their passport renewed before travelling abroad.The Isle of Man Passport Office says some countries may not accept a...
View ArticleCall for high standards in repair work
A DIRECTOR of a vehicle repair business has called for better regulation in the industry.Clint Hudson of Panel Craft said the business currently lacks regulation which means customers have no way of...
View ArticleCRINGLE: Trying to make name for myself
MY cousin-in-law Cath – she’s married to cousin Neil – tells me that in ‘The Ashley Book of Knots’ there is an illustration of what is known as the Cringle Knot and it says: ‘A Cringle will make an...
View ArticleCommittee on fishing
AN independent committee is to advise the government on measures to protect marine habitats off Port St Mary and the livelihoods of fishermen.The issue was highlighted in a two-page investigation in...
View ArticleSoggy July was so dull and cold in the Isle of Man
After the wettest June on record, July wasn’t much better.Rainfall at Ronaldsway totalled 85.1mm (3.35 inches), 50 per cent more than an average July.There were 18 wet days during the month, equalling...
View ArticleRelishing new role
THE Association of Corporate Service Providers has announced that Mark Denton, managing director at SMP Partners, has been co-opted on to the ACSP board and appointed its new chairman, confirmation of...
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