Wind Orchestra’s busy year ahead
The Isle of Man Wind Orchestra has announced its contribution to the Island of Culture 2014 celebrations, which will include performances of new music, a concert tour and collaborations with other...
View ArticleKelly’s Tips: TUESDAY
Today, TUESDAYSOUTHWELL FLAT ALL WEATHER: 12.30 Phoenix Flight 1.0 Jawaab 1.35 Yeah Baby 2.10 Strong Man 2.40 Island Express 3.15 Mucky Molly (NAP) 3.45 General Tufto (NB)LEICESTER JUMPERS: 12.45 Ashes...
View ArticleStrand Group set for 18th year as a training centre
Strand Facilities Services is celebrating after being awarded a major seal of approval.Following the annual British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) audit Strand Group Company, Strand Facilities...
View ArticleRoad closed for emergency works
Shore Road in Gansey is closed today for emergency work after the high tides and floods yesterday and on Friday damaged the area.It is shut from its junction with the Castletown Road to Ballakeighen...
View ArticleHeadteacher to retire
The headteacher of Castle Rushen High School is to retire at the end of August. Andrew Cole, who will be 60 this year, has led the 840-pupil secondary school for five years.
View ArticleScholarships available at KWC
Parents can pay cheaper fees at King William’s College if their children are talented enough.The private school in Castletown offers academic scholarships and sport, drama and music awards to...
View ArticleDeath by misadventure verdict in inquest
The inquest into the death of an unemployed Ramsey plumber has recorded a verdict of death by misadventure.Kieron Gerald Hughes, aged 37, was found dead in a flat at Rectory Court on July 11, 2013.A...
View ArticleCut in number charged with drinking and driving over Christmas and New Year
There was a cut in the number of people arrested and charged with drink driving over the festive period.During the police campaign there were 12 arrests. Three people were charged, five were found to...
View ArticleKelly’s Tips: WEDNESDAY
Today, WEDNESDAYLINGFIELD FLAT ALL WEATHER: 12.30 Caroline’s Beach 1.0 Secret Millionaire 1.30 Sutton Sid 2.0 Maria’s Choice 2.35 Up Tipp 3.10 Seek The Fair Land 3.40 Skidby Mill (NAP) KEMPTON...
View ArticleManx Telecom appointments as off-island business keeps growing
Manx Telecom’s UK markets continue to grow, and to meet demand three staff have been recruited to its off-island business development team with more appointments to follow in 2014. The telecoms...
View ArticleSupport is on offer for bereaved youngsters
Christmas can be a difficult and confusing time for bereaved children, where feelings of loss and confusion are inevitably mingled with feelings of happiness. Cruse Bereavement Care has offered support...
View ArticleOld Boys through in Cup
Douglas High School Old Boys cruised into the first round proper of the Paddy Power FA Cup with a 7-0 win at second tier Douglas and District on Saturday.The Noble’s Park outfit worked tirelessly in...
View ArticleSpaniards return to form against Malew in the Cup
The wind finally returned to Rushen’s Spanish Armada at Croit Lowey on Saturday with a much-needed 7-1 win over southern rivals Malew in the Paddy Power FA Cup. Rushen manager Neil Curphey wanted a...
View ArticleWhat was the Star of Bethlehem – and would it have been visible from the Isle...
What was the Star of Bethlehem – and would it have been visible from the Isle of Man?Those are some of the questions that Howard Parkin will be answering at the first network meeting of the year for...
View ArticleHarbour dredging work to start
Peel Harbour is to be dredged this month after continuing concerns over a build up of silt in the harbour.Director of Ports at the Department of Infrastructure, Ann Reynolds, said: ‘Currently the...
View ArticleNew adventure trail among the Forest Project plans
Despite the weather-affected postponement of its New Year’s Day launch, things are looking exciting for the Ramsey Forest Project.Three-hundred trees were all set to be planted at four sites across...
View ArticleBonus-point victory for Vagas against Southport
Four tries from tireless back-rower Ross Pulman helped Vagabonds on their way to a bright start to 2014, seeing off visitors Southport 45-5 at Ballafletcher in South Lancashire and Cheshire Division...
View ArticleAdditional daytime Isle of Man TT practice session planned
An extra practice session for the 2014 Isle of Man TT is being planned to take place between 10am and 1pm on Thursday, May 29.Organisers have released news of the proposal, which is said to be ‘subject...
View ArticleOld Tel’s Almanac for 2014 reveals all
I am not privy to the innermost thoughts of the editor of the Examiner, Mr Butt, (Good morning sir, I trust I find you well), but I suspect he will be thinking, with weary resignation, that my column...
View ArticleGreen meals on wheels
This week, Cat Turner looks at more ideas for healthy, environmentally friendly and low-cost food - this time, fast food!----------------There’s a well-aired complaint that ‘healthy’ food is a luxury...
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