Island service to mark Holocaust Memorial Day
The island will mark Holocaust Memorial Day with a service at St George’s Church, Douglas on January 26, at 3pm.Holocaust Memorial Day is marked around the world, providing an opportunity to learn...
View ArticleIsle of Man Creamery has no plans to put 1p on litre of milk
Isle of Man Creamery’s boss says there are no plans to follow a Minister’s call to increase the price of milk by a penny a litre.Giving evidence to the Environment and Infrastructure policy review...
View ArticlePhillies still the team to beat
Microgaming Cavaliers 73 Norton Bruce Turkeys 33A long-standing rivalry between these two teams hasn’t diminished with time as they clashed in a foul-strewn game on Thursday that doesn’t really reflect...
View ArticleCannan gives ‘two-fingered salute’ to govt manual staff
The pay rise for civil servants can only be funded by job losses or cuts in services, the Chief Minister has insisted.Allan Bell, who says he has turned down the 2.5 per cent pay rise, said:...
View ArticlePryke starts year with indoor silver in Sheffield
Manx Harriers and Isle of Man Sport Aid supported athlete Harriet Pryke started 2014 with a silver medal in the women’s 400m final at the Northern Indoor Athletics Championship in Sheffield on...
View ArticleDeath of man, 27, is unexplained
Police are investigating the death of a 27-year-old man. The ambulance service was called to attend an address in Mona Street, Douglas, shortly after 9.40am on Saturday (January 18), and it was found...
View ArticleOnchan rates to go up by more than 5 per cent
Ratepayers in Onchan are to pay 5.45 per cent more to the local authority.Last night the district commissioners set the new rate at 290p in the pound. That is an increase over last year of 15p (5.45...
View ArticleIsland prepares to welcome the Princess Royal
Ballavartyn Equestrian Centre, in Santon, will be officially opened by Princess Anne today (Tuesday).It’s one of a number of official engagements to be carried out by the Princess Royal during her...
View ArticleKelly’s Tips: TUESDAY
Today, TUESDAYWETHERBY PICKS:12.20 Certification 12.50 Sharney Sike 1.20 Adili 1.55 Rose Of The Moon 2.30 Stonebrook (NAP) 3.05 The Magic Bishop 3.35 Abolitionist LEICESTER SELECTIONS: 1.40 Chapel...
View ArticleBishop pays tribute to Canon Paul Mothersdale
Bishop Robert Paterson has paid tribute to the Vicar of Malew and Santon, Canon Paul Mothersdale, who died on Saturday.He said: Following his recent illness it is with great sadness that I announce...
View ArticleCav 18th in season opener
Mark Cavendish was forced to settle for 18th place in his first race of the 2014 season on Monday.The Manxman was expected to challenge for victory on the opening stage of the Tour de San Luis in...
View ArticlePost Office rolls out new website
Isle of Man Post Office has announced the launch of its new website. The move to roll out a new site comes as part of what it calls a strategic plan to meet the needs of customers in an increasingly...
View ArticleKneen aims for TT podium after move to BE Racing
Dan Kneen has made the move to BE Racing for the 2014 season with the talented Manxman looking to make a concerted attack on June’s TT as well as the North West 200 and Ulster Grand Prix. The Braddan...
View ArticleBusiness backing for students
Students Kyle Withington and Joseph Hillard have each been awarded a three year bursary by Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management in the Isle of Man to support them through their time at university.The...
View ArticleOverturned car on the Mountain Road
A crane was needed to recover this Mitsubishi, which overturned near Windy Corner on the Mountain Road. This picture was taken by our chief photographer, John Maddrell, as he travelled between jobs on...
View ArticleWalk to the Tower
The 2014 Tower of Refuge escorted walk in aid of the RNLI is to take place on Tuesday, April 1. In 2013 the event attracted around 2,800 participants and raised about £2,500. The walk is again being...
View ArticleSteam Packet rival issues ultimatum to Isle of Man government
Are plans for a rival island ferry service set to be scuppered?Founder of the Ellan Vannin Line, Captain Kurt Buchholz, says he has given the government a week to come back with a response to his...
View ArticleBehan to make TT debut with KMR Kawasaki
Cheshire’s Connor Behan will step up to the 2014 Isle of Man TT Races fuelled by Monster Energy, having agreed a deal to continue his relationship with KMR Kawasaki. The 21-year old will contest the...
View ArticleKelly’s Tips: WEDNESDAY
Today, WEDNESDAYLINGFIELD PICKS: 1.0 Eco Warrior 1.30 Keep Kicking 2.0 Gone With the Wind 2.30 Exemplary 3.05 Greensward 3.35 Compton (NAP) 4.05 Penbryn CATTERICK SELECTIONS: 1.10 The Last Samuri (NB)...
View ArticleGillings named in strong Team GB Winter Olympics squad
The Isle of Man’s Zoe Gillings has been named in the Team GB line-up for next month’s Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.The Ronague resident had been expected to be included in the squad as Britain’s...
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