Time to ‘close the loop’
This week, Cat Turner, secretary of IoM Friends of the Earth, finds that creative recycling can give even old tyres a rebirth.Used tyres: not the most inspiring candidate for recycling, you’d think –...
View ArticleFour from island recognised in honours
FOUR people from the Isle of Man have been recognised in the New Year’s Honours.They are retiring chief constable, Mike Langdon, who gets an OBE; Olympic gold medal cyclist Peter Kennaugh, who is given...
View ArticleSome drivers still ignoring drink-drive message
BY the end of Christmas Day, a total of eight people had been arrested and charged with drink driving.Two other people had samples taken for further analysis and one person suspected of drink-driving...
View ArticlePotholes: We hit high targets - Richard Pearson
ROAD repairs boss Richard Pearson has defended his department’s record on potholes.While the problem vexes many motorists, the highways director says his colleagues are doing a good job.‘We hit very...
View ArticleFootball results: Saturday, December 29
Peel and St Mary’s draw in Canada Life Premier League as just a handful of games go aheadSaturday, December 29Canada Life Premier LeagueCastletown 0-5 St John’sCorinthians P-P St George’sDHSOB P-P...
View ArticleBurlesque New Year
YOU are invited to see the new year in with an old fashioned burlesque show featuring The Burly Girls and island comedian Rob Heeney at Fiesta Havana in Douglas. The evening, which doesn’t involve a...
View ArticleTwo charities helped by Julie Brew Memorial Walk
FUNDS from the 10-mile Julie Brew Memorial Walk have been donated to two Manx charities.A total of £2,640 was raised at this year’s event, in October.The proceeds have been split between Craig’s...
View ArticleDarryl wakes from coma
AFTER 10 days in a critical condition with severe head injuries, Peel man Darryl McGeown finally woke up on Christmas Day to take his first independent breaths and utter his first words.The 33-year-old...
View ArticleCar nearly hit a cop
POLICE are asking for witnesses to come forward after an incident in which a police officer was almost hit by a car.At about 11.45pm on Friday, December 21, a dark Peugeot saloon failed to stop for a...
View ArticleTwo help officer in arrest
POLICE want to thank two men who helped an officer making an arrest.At about 1pm on Boxing Day a lone police officcer tried to detain a man in Duke Street, Douglas.The police officer recognised him and...
View ArticleSteam Packet sailing cancelled
TONIGHT’S 7.45pm Steam Packet sailing from Douglas to Heysham has been cancelled.The forecast stormy weather is being blamed for the decision.The Ben-my-Chree is currently sailing from Heysham and is...
View ArticleChildren asked for slogan for Commonwealth Games
School pupils across the island have a chance to win a prize in a competition to come up with a new slogan for the island’s Commonwealth Games team.The games represent the highest level sporting event...
View ArticleInflux expected of people in debt
Each year around this time the Isle of Man Office of Fair Trading (OFT) sees an influx of new clients for its debt counselling service. It’s easy to understand why – many of us get carried away with...
View ArticleBusy time for Silverline charity
A NEW telephone line to support the elderly took 35 calls at Christmas – some of them dealt with in person by its founder television presenter Esther Rantzen.The Silver Line is currently being piloted...
View ArticleShoppers grab sales bargains
SHOPPERS have been hitting the shops to take advantage of the bargains on offer.It comes after shops across the island have reported that it’s tough-going in the current economic climate.Peter Luis, in...
View ArticleDoctors weigh in on the student tuition fees debate
DOCTORS have joined in the argument about student tuition fees.In a letter to the Isle of Man Examiner, they say that introducing them could affect the medical profession – and ultimately patients.The...
View ArticleStars
Monday, December 31Aries (March 21 - April 20) With the festive season having boosted your confidence, it is full steam ahead for 2013! Life is still buzzing, which is just how you like it. New...
View ArticleKart club AGM
ISLE of Man Kart Racing Association’s annual general meeting will take place in the Creg-Ny-Baa Hotel on Thursday, January 10 at 7.30pm prompt.All members and officials are invited to attend....
View ArticleNew Year’s Day fell race
THE opening round of the 2013 Rentokil Manx Fell Running League takes place on New Year’s Day at St John’s.The Supercards-sponsored Slieau Whallian race is one of the highlights in the fell running...
View ArticleChristmas special at GGH Centre
BELLS, tinsel, smiling Father Christmases and one angelic angel got the special Christmas showjumping – an additional day to the regular monthly sessions – off to a really jolly start on Thursday at...
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