Election trial jury on verge of retiring to mull verdict
A CHAIN of conspiracy existed, but it was a chain reaching upwards to people unknown – not downwards to his client.That was the theory put forward to the jury by Ian Goldrein QC in his closing speech...
View ArticleVehicle window is smashed on drive
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a vehicle’s window was smashed at about 9:55pm on Tuesday.The vehicle was parked on the driveway of a property in the Ballaquane Park area of Peel. Police say...
View ArticleHave your say on TT 2012
ANYONE still wanting to take part in this year’s survey of the 2012 Isle of Man TT festival has until the end of this month to make their views known.The survey closes at the end of October and gives...
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Thursday, October 25• Gym time active play for pre-school children, Manx Gymnastics Centre, Glencrutchery Road, Douglas, 9.30am. Call 625636. Also Friday and Wednesday. • Krafty Kids (pre-school age)...
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Thursday, October 25• Theatrix Theatre Company Musical Theatre age 8-12. Also Saturday Babies Irish/mod, 9am. Prep Ballet/Tap, 10am, Babies Ballet/Tap, 11am. Musical Theatre, age 5-8. Monday, Senior...
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Thursday, October 25• Tea dance, South Douglas Old Friends Association, Finch Road, Douglas, 2pm. • Dance classes for children, Centenary Hall, Peel, 4pm. Call 450688. • Strictly Come Dancing for...
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Palace Cinema• Skyfall (12A). Nightly at 7pm. Also 2pm.• Sinister (15). Nightly at 7.30pm. Also 2.30pm.Broadway Cinema• Madagascar 3 (PG) 3D. Friday and Monday 7pm. Saturday and Sunday 4.30pm. Also 2D....
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Thursday, October 25• Thighs, Bums and Tums, Laxey Working Men’s Institute, 9.30am. Also Tuesday. Call 335635. • Pilates matwork 9.30-10.30 and 10.45-11.45. Belly Fit 17.30-18.30 and 19-20.30 Beginner...
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Thursday, October 25• Brown Sugar at The Outback, Douglas.• Karaoke, Guys and Dolls, Douglas. • Soundcheck, Basement, Youth Arts Centre, Kensington Road, Douglas, 6.30pm. Also Saturday and Wednesday. •...
View ArticleFootball fixtures: October 26-28
First floodlit game of the season at St John’s on Friday kicks off weekend’s programmeFriday, October 267pm kick-offCanada Life Premier LeagueSt John’s v Laxey--------Saturday, October 272.30pm...
View ArticleWalk league starts Sunday
ROUND one of the Up and Running-sponsored Winter Walking League takes place on the perimeter roadway of the National Sports Centre this Sunday morning.Registration for the league is at Manx Harriers...
View ArticleTom selected by Great Britain for Luxembourg
MANX Sport Aid recipient Tom Corlett has been selected to fence for Great Britain in Luxembourg next month.The 18-year-old has represented GB several times as a cadet (under-17) foilist but this is his...
View ArticleBurns buoyant despite defeat
ISLAND manager Steve Burns is quietly optimistic ahead of the Isle of Man under-18s’ FA County Youth Cup tie with Staffordshire after a productive trip to Liverpool at the weekend.The latest group off...
View ArticleRoad closed at Creg-ny-Baa - commuters urged to use alternative route
DRIVERS are being advised to avoid the Creg-ny-Baa area following a road traffic collision earlier this afternoon.The incident took place near to the Creg-ny-Baa pub at around 2.50pm and the road is...
View ArticlePort Erin to go to the polls
PORT Erin ratepayers will go to the polls on November 15 to vote for one of two candidates in the election for commissioner. The seat was vacated when commissioner Tony Wright stepped down earlier this...
View ArticleWe can’t afford care costs cap, insists minister
WE could not afford to introduce a proposed £35,000 cap on the costs of care in old age, Social Care Minister Chris Robertshaw told MHKs.Mr Robertshaw was quizzed in the House of Keys by Laurence...
View Article23% rise in coverage of the Isle of Man TT
ISLE of Man TT bosses say there has been a big increase in interest in the races thanks to a growing television and internet audience.The festival has also increased commercial revenue.Independent TV...
View ArticleRamsey hope to break home duck
RAMSEY will have a sniff of a win on Saturday when Moore visit Mooragh Park for their clash in South Lancashire and Cheshire Division Two. The northerners lost away at Douglas last weekend but for much...
View ArticleKey games at the top and bottom this week
THERE are big games at both the top and the bottom of the Canada Life Premier League this Saturday.At the summit current pacesetters St George’s make the trip to fellow title contenders St Mary’s....
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