Jake, 14, dies after asthma attack
A mother has paid a touching tribute to her son who has died following a sudden asthma attack a month before his 15th birthday.Jake Watson collapsed outside his home on Sunday night with a severe...
View ArticleNomads go up against Vagas B in Manx Shield’s game of the day
Game of the day in the Manx Shield is undoubtedly at Ballafletcher where defending champions PDMS Southern Nomads visit Vagabonds B. Nomads are short on game time since their Cheshire Bowl defeat at...
View ArticleDressing for success!
Julie Blackburn popped to Tynwald Mills to look at what young professionals might wear to workNot so long ago, you knew what you had to wear at work. For a man it was a suit, navy or grey...
View ArticleManx Sound Exchange: Range of acoustic talent at 13th Songs From The Sofa
The next in the series – and number 13 overall – of the Songs From The Sofa acoustic nights taking place at Amber on Saturday. These nights run by singer-songwriter Chris Gray have been held at the...
View ArticleLeagues continue to hot up
As we enter the third week of mixed hockey leagues, the top clubs are jostling for position in the PwC Premier League, and trying to ensure they do not drop any points. As expected, it’s Jamie Brown’s...
View ArticleVal wins tyres in Examiner competition
Val Antrobus of Glen Vine is back on track after winning a set of tyres from Quickfit tyres for her Ford Focus after entering a competition in the Isle of Man Examiner.Pictured are Ellie Harrison, a...
View ArticleCan Castletown bounce back from heavy loss?
All eyes will be on Castletown in JCK Division Two this weekend to see how they bounce back from last Saturday’s hammering at the hands of Braddan.Despite Town taking the lead, they were reduce to 10...
View ArticleFixtures pitch teams in top half against those at bottom
The Canada Life Premier League’s latest set of fixtures on Saturday should see some goals if nothing else.All five of the weekend’s games pit teams in the top half of the league against sides from the...
View ArticleBraddan and Foxdale continue to set the pace
The game that had taken top billing in JCK Division Two between Douglas Royal and Castletown has been postponed.The match was due to take place at Ballafletcher, but with neighbours Corinthians set to...
View ArticlePublic sector workers get a pay rise but it’ll have to come from existing...
Public sector workers are to get a pay rise.Those working for the Public Services Commission (PSC) will get 2.2 per cent.The PCS has been negotiating with union representatives over recent months for...
View ArticleEight Team of the Week debuts
The latest Isle of Man Newspapers’ Team of the Week welcomes no fewer than eight new faces who make their seasonal bow.Leading the way is a young goalkeeper being tipped for good things by Eric...
View ArticleTT wheelie challenge: Lampkin is ready to go
Motorcycle trials icon Dougie Lampkin is set to take on one of the toughest challenges of his long and illustrious career this Saturday.The former island resident is to attempt to wheelie continuously...
View ArticlePeel duo in podcast hotseat
Peel duo Marc Kelly and Adam Creegen were this week’s guests in the Manx Football Podcast.The pair discuss the club’s current pitch problems at Douglas Road, the westerners’ title hopes and what it’s...
View ArticleManx Dialect Group wants to hear the words you remember
The Manx Dialect Group is holding an open meeting at the harbourside Sailors’ Shelter in Peel tomorrow (Saturday).The group was established earlier this year with the aim of preserving and recording...
View ArticleHigh winds may delay Steam Packet sailing
With strong winds forecast tomorrow (Saturday) morning, the Steam Packet Company is warning passengers of potential delays. The Manannan is set to depart for Liverpool at 10am, but the firm will...
View ArticleAccountant jailed after £13,000 deception
An accountant embezzled money from his employer to create a nest egg for his family, a court was told.Daniel Fitzpatrick, aged 29, was employed by OCRA between 2009 and 2014 when he diverted work away...
View ArticleAn eye-opener for good vision
The RNIB’s Eye Pod visited the island as part of Vision Awareness Week 2016.The kiosk travelled to a variety of locations around the island to highlight the effect of the four most common causes of...
View ArticleOrganisations bid for support in winning bag cash
At least two organisations are bidding for money from Tesco funded by its 5p levy on plastic bags.The Laxey and Lonan Heritage Trust wants the money to repaint the Lady Evelyn water wheel in Laxey’s...
View ArticleOrganist Peter’s success in Germany
Dr Peter Litman organist and director of music at Peel’s St German’s Cathedral received outstanding reviews when he played a concert in Germany. An accomplished organist with a growing reputation...
View ArticleMarc’s journey around world helps charity
Marc Hundleby, the first Manxman to complete a circumnavigation in the Clipper Round The World Yacht Race, raised £1,300 for the Isle of Man Live At Home Schemes charity.He recently completed the...
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