Chloe wins giant Pudsey Bear
A lucky four-year-old has won a giant Pudsey Bear after entering a raffle.Chloe McCarthy entered the Lloyds Bank donation only raffle held at the Royal Manx Agriculture Show at Knockaloe Farm in...
View ArticleGraihagh gains first class degree
Graihagh Brew, from Governor’s Hill, has graduated from the University of Huddersfield with a first class honours degree in drama. The daughter of Julie and Colin Brew attended Cronk-y-Berry Primary...
View ArticleNew bibliotherapy sessions start at hub
New bibliotherapy sessions are being held at the Hub, Castletown Road, Port Erin, from 2pm to 3.30pm on September 14 and 28.Reading of books is not a prerequisite for taking part explained Janet...
View ArticleMobile app used on pilgrimage walks
Faith walks across the island will be guided using an app developed by Rushen Heritage Trust.The app, launched by the trust this summer, can be downloaded onto smartphones and used to give information...
View ArticleEvents to raise cash for charity for blind
The Manx Blind Welfare Society is to hold a coffee morning on Friday, September 16, at 10.30am and bridge lunch on Friday September 30 at noon at Corrin Court, Heywood Avenue to raise funds.Contact the...
View ArticleMeeting venue is changed
A venue for general election candidates in Garff to speak in public has been moved.It will take place in Dhoon Hall rather than Maughold Church Hall as previously advertised.The date and time remain...
View ArticleWacky karts hit the streets of the capital
A whole host of homemade karts took to the streets of the capital in the third annual Douglas Soapbox Race.Despite the poor weather the race still went ahead on Saturday evening.Participants started at...
View ArticleCompetition winners see Aardman classics
The Post Office hosted an evening for customers and competition winners plus their families to a screening of Aardman classics ‘A Grand Day Out’ and ‘A Close Shave’ at the Broadway Cinema, Villa Marina...
View ArticleJust 22 per cent of EasyJet Gatwick to Ronaldsway flights on time
Just 22 per cent of evening flights on EasyJet’s Gatwick to Ronaldsway route during the summer were on time, figures released by TravelWatch reveal.The passenger watchdog is calling for the government...
View ArticleMotoGP: Second place for Crutchlow
Cal Crutchlow followed up his historic win in the Czech Grand Prix recently by claiming second place in the British MotoGP at Silverstone on Sunday.The Ramsey resident, who ended Britain’s 35-year-wait...
View ArticleLate crash scuppers Cav’s sprint hopes
There was disappointment for Mark Cavendish in the opening stage of the Tour of Britain on Sunday afternoon.The Manx Missile had been hoping to add to his record tally of 10 stage victories in the...
View ArticleRepeat win for James Harland
Former island resident James Harland won the Manx International Classic Trial for the second year in succession at the weekend.In 2015, riding the same replica of a 1964 Triumph twin, he cleaned both...
View ArticleChihuahua pooch party
Chihuahua owners will have the chance to bring their dogs along to a unique chihuahua party. The ‘Afternoon Chi Party’ will include a best dressed competition, raffle, games, a photo booth and plenty...
View ArticleSpectacular closing party is planned for eGaming summit
Visiting delegates from the gambling world are set to enjoy a spectacular climax to this week’s KPMG eGaming summit.The Palace Hotel and Casino in Douglas will host the closing event for the gathering...
View ArticleDecision to turn former police station into a training facility is defended
Home Affairs chiefs have defended the decision to convert Port Erin’s police station into a staff training centre.The closure of Port Erin police station was announced in 2014 – less than 20 years...
View ArticleColumn in Manx by Christopher Lewin: Power of tide being harnessed in Shetland
Son y chied cheayrt ta ymmyd er ve jeant jeh pooar yn tidey dy yannoo lectraghys son ymmyd ayns thieyn sleih. She yn Shetland Tidal Array, va troggit liorish sheshaght-ghellal veih Doon Eidjyn, yn...
View ArticleMary on board
FIM Capital Limited, an Isle of Man based investment management and fund administration company, has recently announced the appointment of Mary Tait to its main board. Mary joined FIM Capital Limited...
View ArticleProtests disrupt London City flights
Business flights to London City were disrupted this morning following a protest staged by Black Lives Matter campaigners.Met Police said it was called to the site at about 5.40am after nine protesters...
View ArticleIsle of Man Steam Railway service back on track as derailment is investigated
The precise cause of an accident, which saw one of the island’s historic steam locomotives derailed, is being investigated, but a cause has not yet been confirmed.Isle of Man director of public...
View ArticleFestival of Motorcycling witnessed some of the best racing
Great racing and a fortnight largely free of serious incidents made this year’s Manx Grand Prix an outstanding event, according to Manx Motor Cycle Club chairman Harvey Garton.The Manx Grand Prix saw...
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