OFT warning over faulty tumble dryers
A SAFETY warning has been issued over faults in certain Beko tumble dryers and risk of fire.The Office of Fair Trading said the issue concerns Beko 6kg and 7kg Condenser tumble dryers, though only...
View ArticleRoamin’ CoMin to meet Jan 30
THE date of the next Roamin’ CoMin meeting has been announced.First of the Council of Ministers’ community meetings of 2013 will take place at Scoill Ree Gorree in Ramsey on Wednesday, January 30.It’s...
View ArticleBuild regulation fees rise
BUILDING Regulation fees are set to rise from January 1, 2013.The increase in the fees was approved by the Department of Infrastructure (DoI).But the DoI says that in general, the fees have increased...
View ArticleHunt the Wren is a big hit
AN ancient Manx tradition is flourishing.Scores of revellers gathered on Boxing Day to celebrate Hunt the Wren festivities around the island.In Port St Mary, dancers and musicians gathered at the Golf...
View ArticleTaxing times
MORE than 200 representatives of the Manx financial services industry filled the room to hear a high-level analysis of the UK’s 2013 Finance Bill, as well as a response to the scandal currently...
View Article£380k paid out for Onchan house
AN Onchan house has been bought by two people from Douglas for £380,000.This and other recent property transactions recorded at the general registry in Douglas are as follows:Ian Geoffrey Pilley and...
View ArticlePeel and St Mary’s go head-to-head in top flight
FOOTBALLERS will be attempting to burn off their Christmas dinners with a full programme of fixtures in both the Canada Life Premier League and JCK Division Two this Saturday afternoon.The pick of the...
View ArticlePassing of a footballing legend
ONE of the all-time greats of Manx football, Peel’s Terry Vincent, died in the early hours of Christmas Day after a long illness.He would have been 84 next month.Known by many as the ‘Gentleman of...
View ArticleBad weather is set to return
GALE force winds could cause damage across the island today (Friday) the Met Office has warned.And with rain forecast to continue into the weekend, the Met Office, based at Ronaldsway, is also warning...
View ArticleDarryl wakes from coma
THE Manx Independent today reports some encouraging news.Darryl McGeown has woken up after being in a coma.The story is on page one of today’s paper.The Manx Independent is in shops 24 hours later than...
View ArticleSky’s the limit?
THE island’s ‘open skies’ free market policy of allowing free access for all licensed airlines to use Ronaldsway is being investigated by a Tynwald committee.The deadline for submissions is January 3....
View ArticleService at Port St Mary boathouse
THERE was a good turnout to Port St Mary Lifeboat’s carol service.The event was held at the lifeboathouse on Sunday afternoon, and as well as carol singing, there was mulled wine and mince pies.After...
View ArticlePinewood deal rewards
TREASURY Minister Eddie Teare MHK believes the island is already reaping the rewards of its partnership with Pinewood Shepperton.Treasury signed an agreement in October to transfer management of the...
View ArticleManx festive celebrations
CELBRATE Christmas in true Manx style with a Giense Shenn Laa Nollick (Old Christmas Day Ceili) next weekend.Traditional music and dance group Ny Fennee are hosting this event at the Masonic Hall in...
View ArticleResurfacing to lead to Ramsey Hairpin’s closure
RESURFACING and reconstruction plans will mean a number of New Year road closures for Ramsey.The Department of Infrastructure has announced intentions to undertake resurfacing work at the Ramsey...
View ArticleSt George’s win third Railway Cup in a row
ST George’s stranglehold on the BCS Railway Cup continued on Boxing Day, Chris Bass Sr’s side beating first-time finalists St John’s 4-2 to secure a third successive triumph in the Yuletide...
View ArticleThe Manx Night Sky 2013 talk
A TRIBUTE to the late astronomer and broadcaster Sir Patrick Moore will be combined with a talk by chairman of the Isle of Man Astronomical Society Howard Parkin at the Henry Bloom Noble Library, in...
View ArticleDecisive win for Rennie in first fight for England
MANX Amateur Boxing Club’s young fighter Mathew Rennie crowned his debut for England with a resounding points victory over old foe and Scottish national champion Steven Newns at the Christmas...
View ArticleParish Walk cycle fundraiser success
TWO men took to their bicycles to cover the 85 mile Parish Walk route raising funds for Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association.Andrew Wright, of Glen Park, Douglas and Graham Mitchell, Glen Helen, have...
View ArticleSouthern Dips support Kath
DIPPERS in the south will take to the sea four times to help raise cash for Isle of Man Breast Care in support of singer Katherine Crowe.Katherine, who has terminal cancer, received enormous support...
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