Fixed line telephone charges set to rise in Isle of Man
Landline telephone users across the Isle of Man are to set to pay higher charges from next month.Manx Telecom is increasing the fixed line monthly line rental charge by an average of 3.3 per cent from...
View ArticleTeam of the Week is back
The dawn of the new Manx football season on Saturday signals the return of the island’s ‘favourite hypothetical XI’ - Team of the Week.Throughout the season, Eric Clague and his hardy band of...
View ArticleWhitleys star as Cedar clinch Futsal League
The 2013 Isle of Man Football Association Futsal League came to an exciting finale recently when the semi-finals and final were closely contested at the NSC.It was Douglas and District who, after...
View ArticleCronkbourne win Premiership
Cronkbourne have won the Standard Bank Premiership after they beat second-placed Peel and St John’s by seven wickets at Tromode on Sunday.They now have an unassailable lead of 30 points with only one...
View ArticleGeordies title tilt off to a ruthless start
St George’s ensured that the defence of their Canada Life Premier League title got off to a winning start with a comfortable 8-1 victory at Castletown Stadium on Wednesday evening.Liam Cowin broke the...
View ArticleDouglas promenade now open after closure following accident
The section of central promenade in Douglas which was closed for almost two hours this afternoon (Thursday) after a road traffic collision has now reopened.Police took the decision to close the road...
View ArticleRide-out boost for Grace
Some 75 people – including visitors to the Manx Festival of Motorcycling – took part in a ride-out for cervical cancer sufferer Grace Teare.The event started from the Grandstand, in Glencrutchery Road,...
View ArticleManx Grand Prix practice red-flagged following four separate incidents
Thursday evening’s Manx Grand Prix qualifying session was red-flagged at around 7.50pm following four separate incidents on the course at Ballahutchin, Kerrowmoar, Ramsey Hairpin and the Bungalow.Scott...
View ArticleVisiting rider dies after promenade crash
The motorcycle rider involved in a collision on central promenade in Douglas yesterday (Thursday) afternoon has died.The 51-year-old man, who has not been named, was from Scotland.Taking place at just...
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There will be no kerbside recycling for residents in Douglas and Braddan between August 26 and 30 because of road closures during the Festival of Motorcycling (the MGP and Classic TT).Douglas Council...
View ArticleWhat is the story of Great War medal?
Bosses at the Manx Aviation and Military Museum are keen to solve the mystery of a First World War medal.Director Ivor Ramsden wants to contact a lady who donated the medal to the museum last...
View ArticleA showcase for companies plying for wedding business
Some of the island’s leading wedding suppliers will be showcasing their talents at the 2013 Palace Wedding Fair.The event takes place at the Best Western Palace Hotel and Casino from 1pm till 4pm next...
View ArticleNew Alzheimer’s office for island
The Alzheimer’s Society hopes to open a new office in the Isle of Man.The charity is in the process of gaining legal status and will then seek a location for its office base.It will employ four...
View ArticleYoungsters’ Irish-Manx exchange
Some 22 youngsters enjoyed an eight-day Irish-Manx exchange.Last year, a partnership was made between Griese Youth Theatre in Ballitore and the Youth Arts Centre in Douglas, and saw the groups stage...
View ArticleDaniel’s A-mazing GCSE results
Daniel Ntuiabane was one of the top performing GCSE students in the island.The 16-year-old Ramsey Grammar School student was thrilled when he found out on Thursday he had scored an outstanding 11A*s...
View ArticleBostock wins two silver medals at British Youth Track Champs
Matthew Bostock took Manchester velodrome by storm last week, winning two silver medals in the British National Youth Track Championships.Just one week after securing the overall honours in the...
View ArticleLloyd Taggart is still a cut above the rest, but Ben Corkill’s closing in
Despite still getting over a nasty gash on his right foot from a recent trip away, Lloyd Taggart won the Peel Heritage Trail Run on Friday evening.The event, organised by Western AC, formed the final...
View ArticleHealth chiefs move to restore public confidence
Health bosses have moved to restore public confidence in bowel surgery at Noble’s Hospital.Colorectal surgery was temporarily suspended as a precautionary measure in November last year following higher...
View ArticleHelp beat cancer at Relay for Life
More than 400 participants and 37 teams will take part in the fourth Isle of Man Relay for Life, which starts tomorrow (Saturday).The 24-hour non-competitive relay at the National Sports Centre track,...
View ArticleGuy Martin out of Classic TT
Guy Martin was ruled out of the inaugural Classic TT after turning up too late to register for Saturday’s Bennetts 500cc event.The Ulster Grand Prix hat-trick hero travelled home to Lincolnshire on...
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