Woman in court over £11,000 cannabis seizure
A Douglas woman has appeared in court this morning after police allegedly seized cannabis worth than £11,000 at her home yesterday (Thursday).Melanie Anne Freeland, aged 36, of Hillside Avenue, has...
View ArticleCourt: Two dogs killed dozens of sheep
A dog owner whose pets escaped on three occasions and worried sheep has been fined and must pay the farmer more than £6,000 in compensation.Fields where the dogs had rampaged on the loose were a scene...
View ArticleLocal biker caught riding at 120mph in 60mph zone during Isle of Man TT
A man who rode his motorbike at 120mph in a 60mph zone has been fined £450 and banned from driving for three months.Keith Gear, of York Road in Douglas, pleaded guilty in court to speeding and was also...
View ArticleDon’t forget about us when you hold Brexit talks, Allan Bell urges UK
The island’s Chief Minister has been in talks today with other leaders from around the British Isles to discuss the implications of Brexit.The extraordinary summit of the...
View ArticleThe Isle of Man is praised by London Standard
The Isle of Man has had a rave write-up in London’s biggest local paper.The Evening Standard describes the island as ‘a real gem of the British...
View ArticleState pension reform begins - but who will lose out?
Tynwald has approved the first step in a radical reform of the Manx state pension.But backbenchers said there is confusion of who exactly the winners and losers will be.Under the plans, a new single...
View ArticleBroadcasting company moves to new home
3FM has moved from its Victoria Street,Douglas, location to a brand new facility located in Skanco Court on Cooil Road, Braddan next to B &Q.The station launched in October 2004 and has occupied a...
View ArticleForeign travel on the public purse
More than £134,000 of public funds has been spent on international travel for Tynwald members over the past five years.Figures released in a written reply to a Tynwald question from Graham Cregeen...
View ArticleDrive the diesel simulator launched
The real thing has been out of service, awaiting repairs, for more than a year - and it’s never really worked properly.But now train buffs can have the chance to drive the diesel loco, with the launch...
View ArticleRecruitment drive for Army Reserves plus a parachute display
The British Army is holding a recruitment drive across the Isle of Man next week. Members of the Isle of Man Army Reserve will be in Castletown, Port Erin, Ramsey, Peel, Onchan and Douglas on Tuesday...
View ArticlePeel to host Viking Longboat Races tomorrow
Peel Viking longboat races will take place in the bay tomorrow (Saturday), starting at midday.The popular annual event includes classes for men’s, ladies’ and mixed teams.Winning and placed teams in...
View ArticleAll aboard! Sailing for Disabled to hold open day on yacht
Manx charity Sailing for the Disabled will be saying ‘All aboard’ when it holds an open day this weekend.The event will take place on Saturday between midday and 5pm in Douglas marina, when people will...
View ArticleInclusion events to be held at Community Farm over summer
Young adults with additional needs who enjoy the outdoors are invited to get a taste of the Community Farm’s inclusion programme this summer.The programme, now entering its fourth year, is designed to...
View ArticleDefinitive survey will assess damp houses
A survey costing £12,900 is to be conducted to assess damp in local authority housing in Douglas.The survey is to consider a total of 24 houses randomly selected from the council’s housing...
View ArticleBook traces farm life during World War Two
A highly atmospheric and amusing book about everyday life on a Manx farm between 1943 and 1944 has been launched at an event at Port St Mary Town Hall.‘A Year on Ballachurry Farm’ is by farmer Stanley...
View ArticleWoman, 20, stole from colleagues to pay for food
A young woman who stole small sums of money from work colleagues did it because she was short of cash to buy food and pay bills, had no friends and no family support, a court has been told.Jennifer...
View ArticleCorinthians youngster signs for Everton
Millie Dawson has become the latest Isle of Man footballer to sign a contract with a professional club.The under-nines player, who currently represents Corinthians, has signed forms for at Everton FC’s...
View ArticleManx honeymoon couple celebrate 60 years with island break
The Isle of Man has a special place in the hearts of one couple who keep returning to celebrate their milestone anniversaries.Ron and Dorothy, from Princethorpe in Warwickshire, first visited the...
View ArticleLearn more about the fire service
Douglas Fire Station will be opening its doors to the public on Sunday for a fundraising family day.The event takes place at the Peel Road station from 11am to 4pm and will feature a host of rescue...
View ArticleTom Jones concert to top off all-day festival
An all-day festival of music will be topped off with a performance from the legendary Sir Tom Jones at Noble’s Park on Tuesday.The impressive line-up includes top local acts Joe Crookall and Hamish...
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