‘Full emergency’ at Ronaldsway
THERE was a full emergency at Isle of Man Airport this afternoon (Thursday) when a Manx2.com flight reported it had lost oil pressure after take-off.The 2pm service landed back at Ronaldsway at 2.27pm...
View ArticleWall damage
The driver of a large vehicle that damaged a wall behind a property is Athol Park, Port Erin, is being hunted by police.The incident happened on Wednesday between 10.30am and 12.30pm. It is believed...
View ArticlePeel wants sewage treatment
WE are keen to work with the residents and businesses of Peel over plans for a new sewage treatment plant for the town.That was the message from Graham Cregeen MHK, chairman of the Water and Sewerage...
View ArticleBoards will fight to keep social housing
COMMISSIONERS are planning to join forces to oppose any moves to remove the social housing role from local authorities.The board of Onchan District Commissioners has written to the chairman and clerk...
View ArticleLeave wildlife legacy
MANX residents are being urged to help preserve local wildlife and habitats after their death.This week is Will for Wildlife Week, and the Manx Wildlife Trust (MWT) is encouraging nature lovers to...
View ArticleDisabled drivers to face £413 up front fee for Motability scheme
CONCERNS were raised in Tynwald about whether the disabled were being ‘penalised’ over the Motability scheme.Social Care Minister Chris Robertshaw explained that because the government had decided not...
View ArticleBeing ‘up north’ is good for business
THE island’s northern ‘feel’ and culture puts us in good stead for future business and we should embrace it, says newly appointed director of financial services John Spellman.Father-of-two Mr Spellman,...
View ArticleLaxey host St Mary’s in Premier League
THERE’S a stand-out game in the Canada Life Premier this Saturday as top-flight leaders Laxey welcome third-place St Mary’s to Glen Road.The Miners currently top the pile by three points, but know that...
View ArticleSam Barks awarded top Hollywood honour
MANX singer and actress Samantha Barks will be honoured at a glittering Hollywood awards ceremony on Monday night.Fresh from filming the Les Miserables blockbuster with Hugh Jackman and Russell Crowe,...
View ArticleOur offices fetch £2.5m
ISLE of Man Newspapers’ premises in Peel Road, Douglas, have been sold for £2.5 million.The following are the latest property transactions to be recorded at the General Registry, Douglas:Isle of Man...
View ArticleEthereal, graceful, beautiful
SINGER-SONGWRITER Scott Matthews will return to the island next month to help raise cash for Manx Cancer Help.The gig, which will take place at the Centenary Centre in Peel on Saturday, November 10,...
View ArticleMore bragging rights at stake in Division Two
FOT the third consecutive week, a southern derby takes place in JCK Division Two when Malew host near-neighbours Ronaldsway at Clagh Vane this Saturday.After Malew lost 5-1 to fellow southerners Colby...
View ArticleHopes for a settlement
THE minister in charge of the bus network said he is still hopeful a negotiated settlement can be reached with the drivers over the issue of pay.And he refused to give details in Tynwald of any...
View ArticleBuilding work is ‘taking too long’
A COLBY man has accused the island of having a laissez faire attitude to unsightly buildings.James Richmond, who lives at the Level, has accused the authorities of failing to exercise their powers to...
View ArticleRoad closed due to gas leak
A ROAD has been closed in Ramsey after a gas leak.The road between West Quay and Parliament Street will be shut until further notice while Manx Gas investigates the source of the leak.Manx Gas sales...
View ArticleUnder-18 footballers take on Liverpool CFA
Manx travel to Merseyside this weekend as warm-up for next month’s FA County Youth Cup tieTHE Isle of Man’s under-18 footballers are back in action this Saturday as they warm-up for next month’s FA...
View ArticleManx Hockey Blog 6: Here’s looking at you...
Pasty and Thad are on the search for Manx hockey’s best celebrity look-a-likesONCE we cross that white line and step onto the hockey pitch, only a fool would doubt that as a collective us Manx hockey...
View ArticleA great place to see sky at night
SEVEN sites in the island have been recommended for stargazers.Port Soderick Brooghs, Axnfell Plantation, Smeale Nature Reserve, Niarbyl, The Sound, Fort Island and Sulby Reservoir car park have been...
View ArticleYoung Miner debuts in TotW
THE 2012-13 Manx football league season may already be a third of the way through but another two players make their debuts in the latest installment of Team of the Week.With the table shaping up...
View ArticleLicensing court says no to Tesco
TESCO has been refused an alcohol licence for a proposed store in Castletown, for the second time.When she refused it, Deputy High Bailiff Jayne Hughes, who chaired the licensing court, said the court...
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