Filming in Douglas
A BID to complete an independent film in the Isle of Man has moved a step closer as the makers start recruiting cast and production staff for the venture.The film – Longtails – is the project of...
View ArticleNew process for outpatients to improve service
A CENTRALISED outpatient appointments’ reception is set to be introduced at Noble’s Hospital from Monday (January 14). The service is being established in a bid to improve services for patients across...
View ArticleDiscover beauty in decay
ROLL up, roll up, come one, come all and delight in the latest spectacle at the Sayle Gallery in Douglas.Death & Decay may seem a bit doom and gloom for January but with a feast of visual delights...
View ArticleUnion and minister stand firm over bus dispute
THE bus drivers’ union and the politician responsible for the island’s bus service have been explaining their positions after the announcement of a further bus strikeAs...
View ArticleRYCOB and Colby battle it out for second
NORMAL service should hopefully be restored in JCK Division Two with a full programme of fixtures scheduled to take place on Saturday afternoon.Courtesy of several weather-induced postponements and...
View ArticleAge no barrier for McMullin
COLIN McMullin rolled back the years by playing a starring role in St Marys’ victory against St John’s in the Paddy Power FA Cup at the weekend and has been rewarded with a place in the latest Isle of...
View ArticleTop two go head-to-head in Premier League
DESPITE being only the second week of the year, St George’s could take a big step toward retaining the Canada Life Premier League title on Saturday when they face nearest rivals Laxey at Glencruchery...
View ArticleBook review: Oliver Fibbs: Attack of the Alien Brain by Steve Hartley
Lancashire children’s author Steve Hartley has been voted ‘Coolest Dude of the Year’ for five years running, so it’s always best to expect the unexpected when you open one of his amazing books.The...
View ArticleVagabonds Manx Shield assault continues apace
Vagabonds B will be looking to continue their climb up the Shimmin Wilson Manx Shield standings when they travel to QEII School to face Western Vikings on Saturday. Matt Rockwell’s team languish near...
View ArticleDouglas travel away to Marple
2E2 DOUGLAS Rugby Club travel to Manchester this weekend to take on Marple in South Lancashire and Cheshire Division Two. Marple are near the bottom of the table much to the surprise of all at...
View ArticleRamsey face leaders
THE visit of league leaders Sefton to Mooragh Park this Saturday will provide Ramsey with a very stiff test as the Manx side look to regain some of their pre-Christmas momentum in South Lancashire and...
View Article155 talk to OFT about debt help
A TOTAL of 155 people struggling with debt approached the Office of Fair Trading for help last year.They owed an average of just over £19,000 each.The majority of people who approached the OFT had...
View ArticleSouthport pay visit to Ballafletcher
SURE-SPONSORED Vagabonds welcome Southport to Ballafletcher this Saturday in South Lancashire and Cheshire Division Two. The Manx side were involved in a battle last weekend so will be more than ready...
View ArticleGREEN COLUMN: Do we measure up to international standards?
I’ve said before how proud I am that this island, despite its small size, manages to set such a good example in terms of meeting international standards on a range of issues.Financial services is the...
View ArticleReady to wrestle through jungles
MANXMEN James Jones, Eddie Shimmin, Mark Durkin (Team All Show No Go) and Ben Watterson and Juan McGuinness (Team Traa Dy Liooar) left the Isle of Man on Monday for Indonesia where they will attempt...
View ArticleGlitch mars Packet deal launch
THE Steam Packet’s computer system developed a glitch after the company launched a special offer this week.One reader told iomtoday: ‘Yesterday they released an offer of 50 per cent discount on...
View ArticleEducation chiefs move to allay fears over tuition fees
EDUCATION chiefs have moved to allay fears that a number of UK universities will charge considerably more than the £9,000 funding cap.iomtoday has received letters from a number of readers concerned...
View ArticleFootball results: January 11-12
St George’s open up five-point lead at top of Canada Life Premier LeagueST George’s moved five points clear at the head of the Canada Life Premier League standings this afternoon after a 1-0 win over...
View ArticleRugby results: Saturday, January 12
Ramsey nearly pull off a shock in South Lancashire and Cheshire Division TwoSouth Lancs/Cheshire Division TwoMarple 7-39 DouglasVagabonds 24-6 SouthportRamsey 26-29 SeftonShimmin Wilson Manx...
View ArticleGreen staff’s pedometers
Staff at an island bank proved that getting healthy and helping the environment can be as easy as taking one step at a time when the company’s sustainability forum hosted a competition to raise...
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