Martin’s a winner
Martin Kennaugh, manager of aviation services for the Douglas-based ICM Group, has won the prestigious ICSA Trident Trust Award for Excellence for the year 2012/13. ICSA is the membership and...
View ArticleChurch members visit pageant
A group of Manx members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints made a day-trip to the LDS temple in Chorley, Lancashire, to watch ‘A British Pageant’, which was held over nine evenings in...
View ArticleThere’s still prejudice to special needs children
When Sally Adams’ son was referred to the Pre-school Assessment Centre in Pulrose she was happy to find it’s full of people who nurture the children and give parents the support and guidance they...
View ArticleA chance to talk for people affected by eating disorders
The Manx Eating Disorders Support Group is holding an open night for both sufferers and carers next week.The event takes place on Wednesday, September 18, from 6pm-8pm, at Keyll Darree Nurse Education...
View ArticleMajor housing scheme for the capital is turned down
A major development comprising 88 homes and four commercial units, on land opposite Tesco, in Douglas, has been refused planning permission.Heritage Homes Ltd submitted its application (09/01386/B) in...
View ArticleIs Whitley Council’s demise a done deal?
A union leader claims government plans to scrap the Whitley Council - the pay negotiating body for public sector manual workers - is already a done deal.But the Office of Human Resources has insisted...
View Article‘Spend a little to save a lot’ on obesity issue
Following Chief Minister Allan Bell’s comments that allowing children to become fat could be tantamount to abuse, the island’s sport development manager is hoping for continued investment in physical...
View ArticleJohnners continue unbeaten start
St John’s maintained their unbeaten start to the new Canada Life Premier League campaign thanks to a 1-1 draw with Laxey on Saturday.The Johnners should have perhaps claimed all three points on offer...
View ArticleFast Freddie cleans up at Jurby to win junior title
Round 11 of the Moto Syko Pit Bike Racing Association series, sponsored by Bushys, took place on the JCK kart track at Jurby last week. The mini motos provided much entertainment as Rhys Callister...
View ArticleMarown back on track with victory over Braddan
This nascent stage of the 2013-14 JCK Division Two season has an upside-down feel with Malew, Douglas Athletic and Braddan scaling dizzy heights.It was the latter who had the chance of reclaiming pole...
View ArticlePolice investigate after car taken
A car was taken without the owner’s consent from a road in Douglas on Friday.Police this morning (Wednesday) appealed for witnesses.The car, a red Honda Civic car, was taken from a parking bay in...
View ArticleMotorcycle’s speedo removed
A motorcycle was removed from a front garden of a Douglas property on Saturday and its speedometer and clock taken from it.The machine was taken before 7.45am on Saturday from outside a home in...
View ArticleHit and run cars damaged
Police are investigating a hit and run incident in Laxey, which we reported earlier this morning. have traced the cars involved.A collision occurred at about 1.45am on Saturday on Old Laxey Hill.
View ArticleKelly’s Tips: Wednesday
Today marks the start of the four-day St Leger meeting at Doncaster. Today, WEDNESDAY DONCASTER: 2.0 Fair Ranger (Richard Hughes) 2.30 Expert (Richard Hughes) 3.0 Borderlescott (P Mulrennan) 3.35 My...
View ArticleCars damaged in Tesco’s car park
Police are appealing for witnesses to the damage of two vehicles, which took place between 12pm and 1pm on Saturday.The vehicles were parked in the car park of the Tesco store in Douglas.A police...
View Article‘Discover the Organ’ day with renowned improvisor
A ‘Discover the Organ’ day at St German’s Cathedral on Saturday, September 14, will give any budding musicians the chance to have a go on the keyboard instrument.The Isle of Man Organists Association...
View ArticleControl food supply, control people
This week, IoM Friends of the Earth’s Cat Turner asks us to get cross and complain loudly – NOW----------------It was Henry Kissinger who famously said: ‘Control oil and you control nations. If you...
View ArticleIsle of Man property sales, September 12, 2013
The latest property sales recorded at the General Registry.Jon Cutts and Sarah Louise Cutts, of Doncaster, bought Ballamoor, Earystane, Arbory,for £1,800,000.It was bought from Mark Steven Broadie...
View ArticleYoungsters in skills showcase
The Government’s commitment to help young people find employment was highlighted at the 2013 STEP Final.Administered by the Department of Economic Development and co-ordinated by local businessman, Ian...
View ArticleBank means business
The continued growth of Permanent Bank International Ltd (PBI) is an example of the increasing strength of the island’s banking sector. That’s the message from PBI’s managing director Carlton Freegard...
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