Talk by woman who helped present Alexander McQueen fashion exhibition in London
Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty ran at London’s V&A for 21 weeks and was seen by more than half a million people. It was the Victoria and Albert museum’s most ambitious and successful fashion...
View ArticlePolice probe alleged assault
Police are investigating an alleged assault at the Broadway entrance to the Villa-Gaiety complex in Douglas.The incident took place at about 12.50pm on Saturday and it involved two males who were...
View ArticleWomen’s football: Wins for Colby and newcomers Laxey
Colby moved into pole position of the Regency Travel Women’s League following a 7-0 victory over Douglas Athletic at the Station Playing Fields. Leading 5-0 at the break, Kayleigh Callow (3) Amy Speed...
View ArticleRead this week’s Isle of Man Courier online: September 23, 2016
This week’s Isle of Man Courier is available to read as an emagazine.The papers are delivered to almost 40,000 homes and businesses around the island.But we know many of our readers want to get access...
View ArticleDrunken graduate resisted arrest
A 22-year-old university graduate has received a suspended sentence after admitting being drunk and capable and resisting arrest.Rory O’Shea, who previously lived at Belmont Terrace in Douglas but has...
View ArticleTwo serious road collisions
Emergency services have been dealing with two serious accidents - one in the north of the island and one in the south.Just before 12.30pm earlier today (Monday), fire crews from Ramsey and Kirk Michael...
View ArticleNetball: New league season begins
The Manx Netball Association’s new league season began on Sunday with games take place across all four divisions.In the Premier Division, title favourites Ballasalla A, Simcocks Red and Route 1...
View ArticleMountain Ultra abandoned because of bad weather
The Mountain Ultra (previously the Mountain Marathon) was abandoned for the first time in its long history on Saturday because of bad weather.The race started at 8.30am (7.30 for those in the slower...
View ArticleHouseholder confronts burglars in home
A householder confronted two men in his house on Sunday.It happened in Annacur Lane in Douglas.The home owner attended the house at about midday on Sunday and saw a blue Renault Clio on the drive way...
View ArticleThree declare bid to contest chief minister role
Three candidates have confirmed that they will seeking election as Chief Minister.Nominations have to be submitted by 5pm tomorrow (Tuesday). The election will take place on Tuesday next week.The three...
View ArticleAre we mean or green?
The late, great, HG Wells once said “moral indignation is jealousy with a halo”.It was a rather prescient comment as he breathed his last long before internet commentators got their chance to get their...
View ArticleGrumpy Git writes book about beating the system
Fed up with being fobbed off?Want to get compensation for a delayed flight, been given the run-around by a car hire firm or do you dispute an alleged speeding offence?Former island resident Scott...
View ArticleGig aimed at fight against poverty
Island musicians are set to play their part in a week of gigs being staged across the British Isles to highlight homelessness and poverty.The local event, at Noa Bakehouse in Douglas on Saturday,...
View ArticleWorkshops on a day of creative writing
A creative writing day will be held at the Hub, Thie Rosien, Port Erin on Thursday, October 6.There are two sessions. The first – for those with some experience of creative writing – will take place...
View ArticleWrestlers set to return to island
Wrestlers are returning to the Isle of Man when Megaslam comes back.It first came to the island in September 2015. It will be back next month.The company presents over 250 shows per year across the...
View ArticleLocal authority flats approved
Planners have approved Onchan Commissioners’ bid for eight local authority flats in the village.Two blocks of four flats, provided over two floors, can be built on the site of the former furniture shop...
View ArticleTwo die in road accident, one is seriously injured
Two women lost their lives in a road accident in the north of the island yesterday.At 12.35pm the emergency services were called to a three-vehicle collision on the main Ramsey to Sulby Road at...
View ArticleOwen Dudley signs pro contract in Italy
Owen Dudley has concluded a successful year of racing by signing for a professional cycling team.After an impressive 2016 season, the Nedbank Private Wealth-sponsored rider has agreed terms with...
View ArticleDouglas town centre restaurant blaze
The fire service is investigating the cause of a blaze at a restaurant in the early hours of today.Douglas and Laxey stations have dealt with what firefighters called ‘a significant fire’ at a property...
View ArticleChief Minister nominations must be made today
Nominations for the role of Chief Minister , which can only be made by Tynwald members, must be submitted in writing to the Clerk of Tynwald by 5pm today (Tuesday).That evening the nominations will be...
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