Health service cuts its energy bill by £220,000
The Department of Health has won an award for its efforts to cut its increase in energy consumption.The saving in energy consumption is estimated to saved around £220,000.One of the more innovative...
View ArticleFire safety booklet may save lives
THE Isle of Man Fire Service this week launched a booklet full of advice and tips about cutting the risk of a blaze.It focuses on many of the common causes of emergency calls and will be distributed...
View ArticleFootball results: Saturday, September 8
St George’s get back to winning waysCanada Life Premier LeagueDHSOB 0-1 St George’sUnions Mills 5-2 RamseyCorinthians 1-1 LaxeyCastletown 0-8 St Mary’sPeel 1-1 GymnsJCK Division TwoRonaldsway 1-4...
View ArticleIsle of Man cricketers win championships
THE Isle of Man’s cricket side have lifted the ICC European Division Two Championships after beating Sweden by eight wickets in Corfu on Saturday afternoon.Gareth Dawson’s side won the toss and elected...
View ArticleA club for people involved in eGaming industry
THE eClub is a social meeting place for anyone interested in eGaming in the island, which is held roughly once a quarter. Since being set up by KPMG and Continent 8 Technologies in early 2011, it has...
View ArticleWind farm proposal fails to take Manx fears into account
PROPOSALS for an Irish Sea windfarm extension have failed to reflect the potential impact on the Isle of Man, according the the government’s Director of Harbours.Captain Michael Brew was commenting on...
View ArticleCastletown board to oppose Tesco licence bid
THERE are already enough outlets selling alcohol in Castletown, according to Castletown Commissioners.And for this reason, the authority will oppose Tesco’s second application for a licence to sell...
View ArticleFundraisers’ trip of a lifetime to Rwanda
A RAMSEY woman who has recently returned from a trip to Africa has described it as a life changing experience.Nicola Quayle went to Rwanda with friend Alison Taylor to see a new Aids clinic built with...
View ArticleChampions set to return
KILLER Queen are all set to to rock the Villa Marina again this month. The sensational tribute show, taking place on Thursday, September 20, features Patrick Meyer as Freddie Mercury. Alongside his...
View ArticleBig screen back in Peel
AS the summer comes to an end, the Centenary Centre has announced its new Films in Peel schedule for you to enjoy on the cold autumn and winter nights.The varied programme takes place every other week...
View ArticleHeavy crash for Cav
THERE was disappointment for Mark Cavendish on the opening stage of the Tour of Britain from Ipswich to Norfolk on Sunday when he was involved in a heavy crash near the end.lTeam Sky had looked well...
View ArticleSign up to host a coffee morning for Macmillan
THE Isle of Man is doing its bit to support Macmillan Cancer Support’s biggest annual fundraising event.The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning takes place on Friday, September 28.It will see a number of...
View ArticleCastletown set to reduce board size
THE board of Castletown Commissioners will be reduced, at the next election in 2016, from nine to seven members.The landmark decision follows a debate on Monday, after commissioners’ chairman Kevin...
View ArticleScottish sighting of jumping basking shark
IT must be something in the water.Scottish National Heritage has reported its first sightings of basking sharks off the west coast of Scotland leaping several feet out of the water.But according to...
View ArticleKayaker overcomes setbacks on Monaco challenge
KAYAKER Chris Allix had an eventful week both on and off the water last week as he continued on his 2,000 mile journey from the island to Monaco.He woke up on Monday to a forecast of 70kph winds, but...
View ArticleExaminer interview with Sefton boss
The Sefton Group’s chief executive has told the Isle of Man Examiner how the company is going to tackle its £47m debt. The story begins on the front page of today’s newspaper. Inside he talks about the...
View ArticleBook review: Penny Sweets and Cobbled Streets by Nanny Pat
At the age most people are settling into retirement, Patricia Brooker discovered she was one of the most famous faces in Britain.If she wasn’t heading for the TV studios, she was giving interviews to...
View ArticleAlbany B lift Division Three title
ALBANY B sealed the Isle of Man Lawn Tennis Association’s PokerStars-sponsored Mixed Division Three title in style last week, writes Neil Ronan.It was a case of top versus bottom, with Castletown E...
View ArticleLaxey make it three in a row
LAXEY secured their third Isle of Man FA futsal title in a row last week on an evening that showed why this relatively new game to our shores is so exciting to play and watch.With goals, skills,...
View ArticleVandal hits bus shelter
A BUS shelter opposite the National Sports Centre in Groves Road, Douglas, was vandalised on Friday.Damage was caused to the glass panels of the shelter where someone either kicked or punched the upper...
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