Dunlop storms to 132mph lap
A day after recording the first 131mph-plus at this year’s TT, Michael Dunlop set the island alight again on Thursday evening with the first 132mph-plus lap of the week.With perfect conditions all the...
View ArticleReeves/Farrance top Sidecar qualifying
Tim Reeves and Patrick Farrance upped the ante in qualifying for the two Sure Mobile Formula Two sidecar races with a best lap of 114.83mph on Thursday to send them to the top of the...
View ArticleRead this week’s Isle of Man Courier online: June 3, 2016
This week’s Isle of Man Courier is available to read as an emagazine.The papers are being delivered to almost 40,000 homes and businesses around the island today (Friday).But we know many of our...
View ArticleGovernor opens Corrin Home sensory garden
The island’s new Lieutenant Governor, Sir Richard Gozney, and his wife Lady Diana cut the ribbon on a new sensory garden at Corrin Memorial Home, in Peel, on Saturday.The garden opening coincided with...
View ArticleMemory of Mike Henthorn lives on with golf event
A corporate golf day in aid of Cruse Bereavement Care Isle of Man has raised £8,500.Held at Peel Golf Club, the event was sponsored for the fifth year in succession by Celton Manx and renamed The Mike...
View ArticleCouncil issues Homestay reminder
Social housing tenants in Douglas are being reminded that under the terms of their tenancy agreement they are required to obtain the council’s written consent if they wish to provide visitor...
View ArticleSteam Packet’s offer must be scrutinised, says TravelWatch
The island’s passenger watchdog says there needs to be full public scrutiny of Steam Packet proposals before any decision is made on the future of ferry services.Last week, the Steam Packet Company...
View ArticleFootball: Celtic star Tierney in island next week
Celtic’s Manx-born fullback Kieran Tierney will be in the island next week as the guest of honour at an event organised by the Manx International Football Alliance (MIFA).Tierney enjoyed a stellar...
View ArticleLaw firm backs seminar and ‘electric’ bike team
Trade-based money laundering will be the subject of the Association of Corporate Service Providers’ seminar on Thursday, June 21. Sponsored by DQ Advocates, the session will be with the Customs and...
View ArticleChanges to postal deliveries for TT Week
Isle of Man Post Office announced details of changes to its delivery and collection services for residential and commercial customers over TT week. From tomorrow (Saturday) to Friday, June 10, on race...
View ArticleEllan Vannin coach Rogers: ‘We’re not just going to make up the numbers’
New Ellan Vannin coach Alan Rogers says he has been impressed by the standard of his squad ahead of the forthcoming Europeada tournament.The former Nottingham Forest and Tranmere full-back was in the...
View ArticlePregnant woman who concealed heroin internally is jailed
A 33-year-old pregnant woman who concealed £8,590 worth of heroin internally has been jailed for four years and six months.Louise Ann Creer, of Edremony, Port Erin, was arrested at the Sea Terminal on...
View ArticleHollywood star Eric Bana mingles with crowds at Isle of Man TT
Hollywood actor Eric Bana has returned to the TT to support two-time TT winner and friend Cameron Donald as he takes on the world-famous course.The Australian actor, 47, who starred as Bruce Banner in...
View ArticleRoyal Navy sailors to marshal at TT races
Around 40 crew members from Royal Navy ship HMS Ramsey will visit the island tomorrow (Saturday) to marshal the TT Superbike race.The Royal Navy sailors will help marshal on the Mountain Course from...
View ArticlePaul Craine to contest Keys seat in Middle
Well-known former assistant head teacher, senior education adviser and local commissioner Paul Craine has announced he will stand as a candidate for Middle in September’s general election.Mr Craine...
View ArticleWesterners scoop Player of the Month awards double
Peel AFC duo Josh Kelly and Tom Wood secured a double success for the westerners in the final Player of the Month awards of the 2015-16 Manx football season.Kelly claimed the coveted Canada Life Player...
View ArticleEx-teacher drove his car after drinking
A 64-year-old retired teacher from Bride has been fined £800 and banned from driving for two years after admitting to drink-driving.Garry Patrick Lavin, of Bride Road, pleaded guilty in court to the...
View ArticleCommunity service for man who received cannabis in post
A 26-year-old man from Douglas has been ordered to perform 240 hours community service for two cannabis-related charges.Andrei Ioan Ivanici, of Murray’s Road, admitted production of drugs to the island...
View ArticleLearn more about Langness beauty spot
New signs have been unveiled at Langness to help visitors learn more about the popular beauty spot.The new signs aim to enhance visitors’ enjoyment and understanding of the peninsula and were unveiled...
View ArticleNew commissioners elected without going to the polls
More commissioners have been elected unopposed in three local authorities.But there are contested elections still to be held in Lonan and Murray’s ward, Douglas.In Marown, the board now has a full...
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