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Jurby Motofest promises music, stunts and big screen TT action

Top tribute bands from the UK as well as other attractions from skydiving to a large licensed beer tent await TT fans making the trip to Jurby for the Bikekini Motofest 2014.Organisers hope the...

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Apology over water main project delays

The new chairman of the Manx Utilities Authority has apologised for a delay in completing a water main renewal project in Glen Vine.Alfred Cannan blamed poor weather conditions and problems encountered...

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Gymns aim to upset Royal in FA Cup final

The 12th Warehouse Fitness FA Cup final will take place this Sunday at the Bowl involving Douglas Royal against Gymnasium.On paper, this should be a great game with both teams having something to...

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Celtic style exhibition opens at House of Manannan

A Celtic style display curated by Manx National Heritage has opened at the House of Manannan in Peel.The free exhibition is open until February 7 next year. It is being staged as part of the island’s...

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History is recreated by visiting team from Oxford university

A team from Oxford university along with local re-enactment group the Vikings of Mann offered an intriguing glimpse of the past when they performed a Viking burial at the weekend.The university team...

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Gymns shock Laxey in Junior Cup

Gymns caused the shock of the day in the Ascot Hotel Junior Cup preliminary round on Saturday afternoon by upsetting Laxey.The Tromode outfit went into the game as underdogs against their Combination...

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How to avoid roaming charges

The Communications Commission has updated its website with information about avoiding high data roaming charges when travelling off the island with a mobile phone. When you surf the web, check emails,...

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Evening raises £900 for blind society

An evening of ‘Brass n’ Voices’ raised almost £900 for the Manx Blind Welfare Society, which looks after the interests of over 600 people with serious sight loss on the Isle of Man.The Lon Dhoo Male...

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New queen scallop fishing licence introduced

Queen scallop fishermen will be required to have a special licence from this year.New regulations for the island’s queen scallop fishery are planned following a public consultation on management...

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Motor museum plan

Plans have been submitted for a motor museum to house and display classic vehicles at Jurby industrial estate. Denis and Darren Cunningham have applied (14/00343/B) for the development, which if...

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Children prefer to be at school rather than home, according to self-assessment

This week four schools – Ramsey Grammar and Ballasalla, Laxey and Michael primaries – have shared with parents the comments from an external validation of their School Self Review and Evaluation...

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Americans return to their roots for Tynwald Day

Members of the North American Manx Association will be returning to their roots this summer with a visit to the Isle of Man for Tynwald Day.Between 80 and 100 people from various parts of North America...

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Last call for the Farmers’ Arms as historic building is demolished

A historic building is soon to disappear in the West of the island as demolition work begins on the Farmers’ Arms hotel in St John’s.The building on Station Road has stood empty since the pub closed...

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Manx Passion play to be performed around Isle of Man over Easter

As part of this year’s Island of Culture the Manx Passion is to be performed at sites around the island this Easter.It is an ambitious community theatrical project to be staged in seven locations and...

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Happy birthday, dear Archibald

While well publicised events took place in Douglas and Peel on Wednesday to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Archibald Knox at 40 Cronkbourne Village in 1864, a very small and...

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Regulations increase for social workers

Social workers are to be more tightly regulated in the Isle of Man.The Department of Health and Social Care this week placed a measure before Tynwald about the matter of social workers’ registration....

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Fun and games ahead on Parish Day

Braddan Commissioners will hold their Parish Day celebrations on Strang Corner Field adjacent to Noble’s Hospital on May 5.It is an opportunity for local businesses to promote themselves, and charities...

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Manannan pays tribute to former navy commander

The Steam Packet’s fast craft Manannan flew an American flag last week to mark the retirement of a former commander from her days in military service.The stars and stripes flew from the vessel during...

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Hospital Cup: Corinthians need extra time to beat Athletic

A controversial late goal deep in extra time saw Premier League side Corinthians 2-1 winners at Douglas Athletic in the Hospital Cup on Sunday night.Matthew Aire had given the second tier hosts the...

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‘No pressure to discuss God at festival’

A youth festival organised by Christians is to take place in July.Firestarter is returning for 2014 after the success of last year’s event. Eighty tickets are available for this year’s four-day long...

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