Funeral for former Middle MHK
The funeral takes place tomorrow for former Middle MHK and government Minister Martyn Quayle who died in hospital last month following a tragic accident.Mr Quayle was found unconscious at the foot of a...
View ArticleAn evening with Bianca Miller
Entrepreneur Bianca Miller will be the special guest at an event in the island later this month.Bianca entered BBC Business competition ‘The Apprentice’ in 2014 and beat 80,000 applicants and 18...
View ArticleRoad scheme won’t finish until October
Roadworks taking place on the main Ballabeg to Colby road are going to take weeks longer than originally planned.The scheme, which began in mid August was originally scheduled to be completed in three...
View ArticleKeys candidate charged with drink driving
A general election candidate has appeared in court charged with drink driving.Nigel Anthony Dobson, 63, who is standing as a candidate in Garff, is accused of driving with excess alcohol on Groudle...
View ArticleThe mystery of the missing Moddey Dhoo
An appeal has been launched to find the missing Moddey Dhoo sculpture.The sculpture, created by Tom Cringle, had been borrowed by the Women’s Institute for its stand at the Royal Manx Agricultural Show...
View ArticlePICTURES: St John’s Produce show attracts 623 entries
St John’s Produce Show at the village’s Methodist Hall attracted a whopping 623 entries on Saturday.The show was raising funds for Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association (Peel and Western Branch) and...
View ArticleConvict in jail for 18th birthday
A Sulby teenager will spend his 18th birthday in prison after being jailed for 12 weeks for nine driving offences.Thomas Daniel Richards, of Ballabrooie, was involved in a 70mph car chase with police...
View ArticleHelicopter used for glen improvements
Materials to build six new bridges in Dhoon Glen have been airlifted into the area by a helicopter.The new bridges are being constructed to improve access to the glen. Island company EG Services were...
View ArticleSchools urged to teach pupils the Manx national anthem
Schools have been encouraged to teach their students the Manx National Anthem, following comments made by politicians and members of the public saying that youngsters don’t know the words.The...
View ArticlePICTURES: Drag Fest attracts more than 2,000 fans
Thrillseekers flocked to Jurby Airfield for the annual Drag Fest on Sunday.Saturday’s racing was cancelled due to the rain but Sunday’s sunny weather attracted a huge crowd of more than 2,000 people...
View ArticleMerita Taylor joins Sefton as group marketing manager
The new group marketing manager for the Sefton Group says she feels proud to be working for ‘such an iconic Manxbrand.’ Merita Taylor is responsible for management of the strategic and operational...
View ArticleJim Mellon calls on May to sack Carney
Outspoken island businessman and author Jim Mellon claims Bank of England governor Mark Carney should be fired.Mr Mellon, 59, says UK prime minister Theresa May should ‘fire’ the Canadian for...
View ArticleLuxury homes developer faces being wound up over £1m debts
Two sister companies involved in the design and construction of luxury Manx homes for the wealthy have ceased trading with debts totalling more than £1m.A creditors’ meeting will be held on September...
View ArticleIsle of Man’s hospital consultants paid more than counterparts in England
Hospital consultants in the island are paid significantly more than their counterparts in England.Tynwald petitioner James Corlett requested details of consultants’ pay from the Department of Health...
View ArticleFive-second mobile phone call costs driver £250 fine
A 36-year-old Douglas man has been fined £250 and had his licence endorsed with four penalty points after using his mobile phone while driving.Craig Pickering, of Cronk-y-Berry Mooar, did not attend...
View ArticleWendy Mayall’s new role with FTSE business
Influential Manx businesswoman Wendy Mayall has been appointed a non-executive director of a well known name in the insurance world.Phoenix Group Holdings has a premium listing on the London Stock...
View ArticleService to remember the death of war hero
A First World War hero with links to Ramsey will be remembered in a service today.Today (Thursday) marks the 100th anniversary of the loss of Brigade-Major Harry William (Roy) Crippin, MC, Royal...
View ArticleQuiz organised by Elim Pentacostal
Onchan Elim Pentecostal Church, Second Avenue, Onchan, is holding its second big quiz on Saturday, September 17. Tickets are £5 per person and teams of up to six people. Organisers want advance notice...
View ArticleBald tyres and no insurance leads to fine for driver
A 36-year-old woman from Onchan has been fined £500 for driving with no insurance and having four defective tyres on her car.Hayley Virginia Richards, of Laurel Avenue, pleaded guilty to the five...
View ArticleMarket Place regeneration row continues with second protest
A second protest has been held against Peel’s controversial regeneration project work in the town’s Market Place.The £1.16m work started in March but the replacement of a wall at St Peter’s Church with...
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