Drummers to make big noise for over 50 hours in Big Beat extravaganza
The Big Beat group will be returning for another marathon feat, this time in aid of Craig’s Heartstrong Foundation.It follows on from the success of their three-day drumming marathon, Big Beat For...
View ArticleChange of date for the Penrice 25-mile TT
Isle of Man Constabulary has requested that Manx Viking Wheelers move the Penrice 25-mile time trial to a later date because of safety concerns at the end of TT fortnight.Police are concerned that...
View ArticleCathedral to host service to mark Queen’s 90th year
St German’s Cathedral in Peel is holding a National Service of Thanksgiving for Queen Elizabeth II in her 90th year.The service will be held on Sunday, June 12, from 3.30pm until 5pm.For more...
View ArticleRules for Tynwald Day petitioners
Would-be Tynwald Day petitioners are being advised that they have to follow the rules.Anyone wishing to present petitions for redress of grievance at the Tynwald ceremony on July 5 are being reminded...
View ArticleStudent Emily to work with orphans in Malawi
A Ramsey Grammar sixth form student will head to Malawi this summer to help orphaned children who have lost their parents to HIV.Emily Stephens, aged 18, will spend four weeks in rural areas of the...
View ArticleFive years in prison for dealer who stored drugs in wardrobe
A drug user who had cannabis and cocaine stashed in a cupboard, wardrobe and tupperware container has been sent to prison for five years.Kris Anthony Dowling, 25, committed his second offences while...
View ArticleCrash involving two local vehicles leads to death
A crash involving two vehicles driven by local residents led to the death of one of the occupants yesterday afternoon (Sunday).The incident happened at around 3.15pm between Quarter Bridge and Braddan...
View ArticleMan suffers facial injuries after Sunday morning assault
A man suffered facial injuries after being assaulted in Douglas on yesterday (Sunday) morning. The incident took place at around 10.30am outside Newsbeat on Buck’s Road, and involved three men.An...
View ArticleTragic TT visitor was well-respected figure in motorcycle industry
The TT visitor who died after crashing in St John’s on Friday was a well-respected figure in the motorcycle industry for more than 35 years.Frank Robinson, who was 67 and from Hull, was riding his...
View ArticleCare home residents get sunny outlook
A buffet celebration to mark the end of a three-year building programme at Grest Care Home, Lezayre, saw the unveiling of a commemorative plaque by Treasury Minister Eddie Teare.The completion of the...
View Article‘Common sense’ approach to dog beach ban
The dog ban on Port St Mary’s Chapel Beach should be reconsidered said commissioner Michelle Haywood last week.At present, dogs are banned from the beach during certain hours in the summer months.She...
View ArticleTT 2016: Hutchy wins Supersport TT
Ian Hutchinson won his third Monster Energy Supersport TT in a row on Monday morning.The Bingley Bullet led the four-lap race from flag-to-flag, bringing home the Keith Flint’s Team Traction Control...
View ArticlePacket publishes full offer
The Steam Packet Company has published full details of its offer to the government to continue providing lifeline sea services to the island.Late last month the Company presented its vision for the...
View ArticleTT 2016: Double Hutch
Ian Hutchinson won his second TT in a matter of hours on Monday when he won flew to victory in the RL 360 Quantum Superstock race.Having won the day’s earlier Supersport contest, Hutchy claimed his...
View ArticleBiker’s lucky escape
This biker had a lucky escape when he came off his machine at Round Table this afternoon.Sergeant Barry Hand said: Sometimes the margin between serious injury and a bruised ego, is just that –luck!’
View ArticleStray dogs on loose during TT practices
Owners of pets and animals are being urged to be vigilant during the TT period after a number of stray dogs had to be collected during practice week.The police and the ManxSPCA issued a statement at...
View ArticleTT 2016: Michael Dunlop excluded from Supersport race
Michael Dunlop has been excluded from the result of Monday morning’s Monster Energy Supersport One race.TT organisers have said in a statement that second-place Dunlop was disqualified for a ‘technical...
View ArticleHelp pay tribute to our Armed Forces
The public is being invited to take part and honour service personnel at this year’s Armed Forces Day. Local men and women serving in the armed forces will join veterans in a parade along Douglas’s...
View ArticleCall for entrants and volunteers at island’s first a cappella festival
The island’s first a cappella singing festival will be held in September.And organisers are now calling for both soloists and groups, from established choirs to brand new ensembles, and singing both...
View ArticleEvent to raise awareness of multiple sclerosis
A multiple sclerosis awareness event will be held on Saturday, June 18, at the Palace Hotel in Douglas. Beginning at 10am, the day opens with a review of the last 40 years by chairman of the island...
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