‘New Council of Ministers will be more Tory,’ says Moffatt
Bernard Moffatt from the Mannin branch of the Celtic League has been giving his verdict on the new Council of Ministers.New Chief Minister Howard Quayle announced the line-up on Monday morning. Asked...
View ArticleCollective responsibility rules relaxed for Council of Ministers
New Chief Minister Howard Quayle has agreed to a change in the rules for collective responsibility (CR) in the Council of Ministers.The change reflects the views of both Lib Van leader Kate Beecroft...
View ArticleTraditional music weekend attracts 40 musicians from off the island
A traditional music weekend attracted 40 musicians from off the island who performed with Manx counterparts at a number of venues.They came from all over Ireland, Britain and as far afield as Tennessee...
View ArticleAnother drop in the number out of work
The number of people out of work in the Isle of Man has gone down again.Figures released today (Friday) show there were 592 people registered as unemployed when September’s figures were...
View ArticleIsland artist to display work in solo London exhibition
An internationally acclaimed Isle of Man portrait artist will showcase her oil and pastel portraits in Kensington, London.Svetlana Cameron, who works out of her studio in Braddan, will display the...
View ArticleProm crash driver was way over the limit
A drink-driver was nearly three and a half times the limit when her car ploughed into railings on Douglas promenade before careering back on to the carriageway and rolling on to its roof.Amanda...
View ArticleSteam Packet freezes foot passenger fares
The sale of Steam Packet tickets for 2017 begins today (Friday).Foot passenger prices are to stay the same price, starting from £18, with children costing £9. Infants under the age of four will...
View Article‘We do not want an eyesore on the estate’
A Governor’s Hill resident has spoken out against controversial plans by Sure to install an antenna to improve coverage in the area.We previously reported how the telecoms company are set to submit a...
View ArticleMerger of gaming companies could be good news for island
A world-renowned gambling and gaming consultant has predicted that a merger between betting giant William Hill and the owners of PokerStars could bring more jobs to the island.Warwick Bartlett is...
View ArticleDouglas aiming to maintain 100 per cent start
Old Mutual Douglas host Manchester on Saturday, with the Manx side bidding to lead South Lancashire/Cheshire Division One after six rounds. The visitors lost their first match of the season at...
View ArticleManx Sound Exchange: Run To The Hills with Iron Maiden tribute act
To kick things off this week we head to the north of the island and to Bar Logo in Ramsey, where this Saturday night you can catch the Isle of Man’s only Iron Maiden tribute band, Ed Force One, in...
View ArticlePivotal matches across all four leagues in mixed hockey
A huge day of hockey is in store on Saturday, with many evenly-matched games across the four mixed leagues.Russell Miller’s Valkyrs host Ramsey Crookall Bacchanalians A in the standout game, in what is...
View ArticleLicence granted for Pinewood Social Club
The Pinewood Social Club in Pulrose has been granted its licence from the All Island Licensing Court.The club’s licence was granted yesterday allowing the Interim Management Committee to progress with...
View ArticleChief Minister in Brexit discussions
Chief Minister Howard Quayle has returned from Brussels following discussions on the implications for the island after the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. Mr Quayle, who was accompanied by Chief Secretary...
View ArticleClose battles expected in Div Two on Saturday
The battle for a place in the top four of JCK Division Two heats up this weekend with several interesting clashes taking place on Saturday.Two of the sides currently just outside the top four go...
View ArticleMicrogaming’s Lost Vegas is timely game
The latest game from island software giant Microgaming is truly chilling in time for Hallowe’en, or Hop-tu-Naa in the island.In the company’s latest online ‘slot’ game players can pick their side,...
View ArticleLecture about Castle Rushen
There will be free lecture about Castle Rushen on Wednesday, October 19, from 6pmEdmund Southworth, director of Manx National Heritage, will deliver it.The venue is Elmwood House, Glencrutchery Road,...
View ArticleDigital policing approach will increase time spent in community, says chief...
More police out on the beat and less time spent on mundane and repetitive administration, that’s the promise once a £1.5 million upgrade of the police computer system is complete.A new central...
View ArticleIs there new hope for Finley and his family?
The family of a boy with a muscle-wasting disease have said that the island’s new Health Minister, Kate Beecroft, has been in touch with them about possibly reviewing funding for a drug which could...
View ArticleThree Railway Cup semi places remain up for grabs
The bun fight for Cu-Plas Railway Cup qualification once again takes centre stage in the Canada Life Premier League this Saturday.League leaders St George’s booked their place in the Yuletide...
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