Flushed with humiliation
When you’ve got to go, you’ve got to go.But Douglas East MHK Brenda Cannell received a humiliating rebuke from the Tynwald president when she left the court while a motion was being put - leading to...
View ArticlePeople stealing souvenirs from Isle of Man’s ancient forest
Manx National Heritage has appealed to the public not to disturb the prehistoric forest discovered earlier this month after reports of people taking pieces of it.iomtoday reported that the storms...
View ArticleNew HQ for Strand Group in ‘stay local’ investment
Clucas Plc is to invest in a significant development at its Tromode Estate, just outside Douglas, with a strong ‘stay local’ policy being emphasised for the major project. Currently called the Gateway...
View ArticleQuest to find the best DJ in the Isle of Man
Local DJs are invited to fight it out throughout March to be crowned winner of ‘Battle of the DJs’ at a nightclub in Douglas.Knockout rounds will take place on the first three Friday evenings, March 7,...
View Article80 witnesses at inquest into death of Isle of Man prisoner
The inquest into the death of a man who died in Jurby prison on March 13, 2012, has reconvened with evidence from almost 80 witnesses to be heard over three and a half weeks.Michael Joseph Davidson,...
View ArticlePaul Weller to play Villa twice in the summer
Modfather Paul Weller is to perform in the Isle of Man over two nights this summer.He is to play at the Villa Marina in Douglas on Monday, June 30, and Tuesday, July 1.Tickets priced £49 plus booking...
View ArticleValentine’s tale wins Suzanne and James a night out
A Valentine story has won the couple involved tickets to a murder mystery dinner.Suzanne Smith entered an Isle of Man Bank social media prize draw to share tales relating to Valentine’s Day and her...
View ArticleCar vandalised
Police are investigating an act of vandalism in Onchan over the weekend.Between 10pm on Saturday and 1am on Sunday, a black Vauxhall Vectra parked up on Strathallan Road near to the junction of...
View ArticlePolice investigate fight
Two men were injured during a fight early on Sunday evening.It took place upon Main Road, Foxdale, near the petrol station, around 5.40pm. Both men sustained facial injuries. Police want to hear from...
View ArticleManx Telecom takes on new sales manager
Manx Telecom has appointed Anne Lemonofides as a sales manager for its Chameleon product portfolio. Chameleon is the brand name for the company’s suite of UK focussed smart SIM solutions aimed at M2M...
View ArticleDropping S&P is just a ‘coincidence’, insists Treasury Minister
Treasury Minister Eddie Teare insists that it is just a coincidence that ratings agency Standard and Poor’s has downgraded the Isle of Man – just days after he announced he was not renewing its...
View ArticleObey the law or your car will be taken and held till you pay fine
The Department of Infrastructure says it is now frequently confiscating vehicles which have unpaid fixed penalty fines.Examples of vehicles taken included:l One car left for a prolonged period parked...
View ArticleAlf the great
We all hope to see Manx athletes return with medals from this summer’s Commonwealth Games, but Team Isle of Man competitors will have memories that last a lifetime even if they don’t win gold, silver...
View ArticleGawne claims dirty tricks smear
An MHK says he wants to lift the lid on political dirty tricks in Tynwald after claiming he has been ‘threatened’ by an MLC.But one MLC has hit back urging Agriculture Minister to name names – and put...
View ArticleSlammers and Legends book their place in April’s Women’s Cup final
Women’s CupBuchanan and Pitts Slammers 45, Fellas 39Fellas and Slammers ensured the Women’s Cup got off to a entertaining start with a thrilling semi-final at the NSC on Thursday evening. Slammers...
View ArticlePersonal bests galore for Manx swimmers in Derventio Open Meet
A group of 30 Isle of Man Swimming Club members travelled to Ponds Forge International Sports Centre in Sheffield last weekend to compete in the Derventio Open Meet. The competition was extremely high...
View ArticleKelly’s Tips: WEDNESDAY
Today, WEDNESDAYKEMPTON FLAT PICKS : 5.20 Stevie Thunder 5.50 Diamondsinthe sky 6.20 Harrogate Fair 6.50 Fearless Lad 7.20 Bobby Benton 7.50 Emell (NAP) 8.20 Conry (NB) BANGOR JUMPS SELECTIONS: 2.30...
View ArticleMan committed for trial on murder charge
A Castletown man has been committed to the Court of General Gaol Delivery on a murder charge.Ian Anthony Anderson, who is 45, of Queen Street, is charged with killing Neil Roberts between November 29...
View ArticleRamsey swing bridge may not be open in time for TT
Ramsey’s Victorian swing bridge could remain closed for this year’s TT in June, after repair work uncovered unexpected problems.The bridge was closed to pedestrian and vehicle traffic in September last...
View ArticleManx Financial posts £1.1 million profit
Manx Financial Group PLC, the AIM listed Isle of Man financial services group which includes Conister Bank Limited and Edgewater Associates Limited, reported its annual results for the year ended...
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