Book review: Bath Times and Nursery Rhymes by Pam Weaver
In 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first man to enter outer space, the Beatles set out on the road to success, a house could be bought for £2,000... and 16-year-old Pam Weaver began her training as a...
View ArticleBus services affected by wintry conditions
THE Isle of Man’s bus service has been hit by snow and ice today (Monday), leading transport chiefs to release the following information.Services 5C and 6C - Cronk y VoddyBuses are unable to serve...
View ArticleTax pledge: No major changes
THE government’s taxation strategy until 2016 received a unanimous vote of approval from Tynwald members.Treasury Minister Eddie Teare told members personal income tax rates would remain competitive...
View ArticleStars
Monday, January 21Aries (March 21 - April 20) Continuing to seek out bright and optimistic friends keeps your enthusiasm going. We all need a bit of a boost at this time of the year. Happy people can...
View ArticleReview of breast cancer patients
Noble’s Hospital is reviewing a number of patients who are receiving treatment for breast cancer.The issue is not with the diagnosis of breast cancer, which is correct in all cases, but with the...
View ArticleHMV to honour vouchers
HMV has announced that from tomorrow, Tuesday, January 22 it will be honouring all gift vouchers which have been issued.No new vouchers will be issued, but today’s news will be welcomed by local...
View ArticleDriving test costs to go up
A RAFT of fee increases will come into force in April affecting driving tests, driving licence renewals and registration of vehicles.The cost of a 10-yearly driving licence update goes up from £30 to...
View ArticleManx residents urged to get flu injection
THE Department of Health has issued a warning urging people ‘at risk’ to get vaccinated against flu.Those considered in the ‘at risk’ category are those aged over 65, pregnant women and anyone with...
View ArticleChanges to how international aid from Isle of Man is managed
THE Council of Ministers’ Overseas Aid Committee, responsible for the provision of overseas development funding and emergency aid, will undergo a ‘significant transition’ in 2013, including a change of...
View ArticleTeare’s backing for launch of car
TREASURY Minister and Ayre MHK Eddie Teare got behind the wheel for the launch of Volkswagen’s new Golf 7.Mr Teare was in the driving seat after the new car was unveiled at the island’s exclusive VW...
View ArticleWork to clear roads
WORK has been taking place this morning (Tuesday) to treat roads around the island following the snow.The roads include Tosaby, Glen Darragh, Braaid to St Marks and the St Marks to Ballasalla.Work to...
View ArticleBus drivers under investigation
A NUMBER of bus drivers are under investigation over potential disciplinary breaches, it’s been confirmed.In a statement, the Department of Community Culture and Leisure declined to give details of the...
View ArticleBallafletcher sides progress to cup final
CORINTHIANS and Douglas Royal will contest the 14th Warehouse Fitness-sponsored Floodlit Cup final this Sunday after the Ballafletcher duo both won their semi-finals at the weekend.Four-time winners...
View ArticleBook review: The Housemaid’s Daughter by Barbara Mutch
As apartheid spreads like a stain across South Africa, the voice of one young black girl speaks volumes for a nation in Barbara Mutch’s moving debut novel.Previously released as Karoo Plainsong, this...
View ArticleWarning after hoax calls
MEMBERS of the public are being warned to be vigilant over hoax calls from a company wanting to confirm bank account and Visa card details, after a number of complaints to local police.A foreign male,...
View ArticleDebut victory for Cav in Argentina
MARK Cavendish enjoyed a winning debut for his new team, Omega Pharma-Quick Step, in the opening stage of the Tour de San Luis in Argentina on Monday.The Manx Missile made the switch to the...
View ArticleCRINGLE: Fears that are not all at sea
ONCHAN MHK and Liberal Vannin Party leader Mr Peter Karran has warned about the increasing threat to Douglas seafront from rising sea levels caused by global warming. This is altruism of a high order....
View ArticleWear your favourite jumper for the hospice
ISLE OF MAN Hospice is raising money for World Cancer Day on Monday, February 4, by asking everyone to donate £2 to hospice to wear their favourite jumper for the day.‘Cosy Jumper Day’ is particularly...
View ArticleCost of dog licence to rise in April
THE cost of a dog licence is to rise in April from the current £16 to £20.Concessionary rates of £10 (currently £8) will continue to apply.Answering questions in Tynwald, Agriculture Food and Fisheries...
View ArticleSaints up to second with win over Mills
ST Mary’s moved up to second in the Canada Life Premier League on Saturday with a thumping 1-7 win over Union Mills at Garey Mooar.Sam Kenny’s Saints belied a deteriorating pitch and bitterly cold...
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