Classic ride out takes place on Easter Monday
THE Curraghs classic ride out takes place on Easter Monday, starting and finishing from Kirk Michael Football Club between 9 and 10am (at individual rider’s choice).There is a choice of distances - 31...
View ArticleO’Donnell’s end long wait
THE weekly Douglas and District darts leagues have now finished for the season, however, congratulations must go to O’Donnell’s men’s team who, after 12 years of hurt, finally lifted the Division One...
View ArticleSporting calendar images
YOUNG amateur photographers are being encouraged to get snapping with the ultimate aim of having their images published in Crowe Morgan Accountants 2013 sporting calendar.There will be ample...
View ArticleMini Manx Missile born! Mark Cavendish becomes a dad
Cycling superstar Mark Cavendish has become a father.His fiancee Peta Todd gave birth to Delilah Grace Cavendish late yesterday evening (Tuesday).Cav, who was in the Isle of Man for a flying visit last...
View ArticleBook review: An African Love Story: Love, Life and Elephants by Daphne Sheldrick
Daphne Sheldrick reckons she is alive today only because of the extraordinary telepathic abilities of elephants.And her miraculous survival from almost certain death could not be more fitting as this...
View ArticleLibraries saved by Pokerstars
THE people behind the rescue package which it is hoped will save the closure-threatened Family and Mobile Libraries have spoken for the first time about their proposals.The Manx Educational Foundation...
View ArticleIt takes two days to build this new house
JUST two days to build the shell – and it’s said to be the eco-friendly house of the future.The house, on Main Road, Onchan, was put up built by a German prefabricated low-energy house builder Hanse...
View ArticleCRINGLE: Dangerous times to be a man
THE Isle of Man was once described as 50,000 alcoholics clinging to a rock. I don’t know who said it but it’s been a long time since there were only 50,000 of us. This means it will have to be...
View ArticleQUIRKS OF LIFE: ‘I’ll never let you go...’
IN the immortal words of Brock Lovett, are you ready to go back to Titanic? I sincerely hope so because in the next couple of weeks, the only way you’ll be able to escape from it is by going to live in...
View ArticleGreen light for bus station plans
PLANS for a hotel, flat and restaurant development on the Lord Street bus station site can finally be drawn up, after an agreement was exchanged between the Department of Infrastructure and developers...
View ArticleIce cream offer in tomorrow’s Manx Independent
You can buy one ice cream and get another free this Easter thanks to the Manx Independent, which is teaming up with Davisons.The offer is in tomorrow’s Manx Independent, which also reports on Peter...
View ArticleSimon’s promotion to director at KPMG as Neil Duggan retires
AUDIT, tax and advisory firm KPMG Isle of Man is pleased to announce the promotion of Simon Nicholas to director. The advancement is part of an orderly succession from Neil Duggan, who has announced...
View ArticleIn today’s Manx Independent
The Manx Independent is in shops this morning.We talk to a teenager from Onchan about her inspiring battle against a rare form of cancer.Some suppliers had to wait for more than 60 days before...
View ArticleFilipino basketball league launch
RESIDENTS are invited to attend the launch of the Filipino community’s annual basketball league on Saturday (April 7).The opening of the league – which sees teams competing for the Eymards Cup III –...
View ArticleFarmers urged to dispose of plastics
FARMERS are being asked to clear their land of plastic in a joint scheme between the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture and the Department of Infrastructure’s waste management unit.The...
View ArticleAinsley is looking forward to festival
CELEBRITY chef Ainsley Harriott will be attending the Isle of Man Food and Drink Festival in September.The event will take place on September 22 and 23 at the Nunnery Gardens, in Douglas.‘This will be...
View ArticleFellas edge out Sinners in thrilling cup final
THE Women’s Fun Cup final produced an epic game of its own as Fellas started the game a daunting 24 points down. Smart guard play from Amber and Jessie Carridge dented that lead while Sinners could...
View ArticleWarriors battle to Fun Cup victory
IN the hotly anticipated Fun Cup final between Celton Warriors and Phillies, these two familiar foes faced off at the NSC on Thursday with the Phillies holding a 10-point advantage.That didn’t last...
View ArticleSunshine draws 70 bikes for perfect charity lap of TT course
UNSEASONABLY warm sunshine gave an added incentive to the island’s motorcyclists to take part in a charity lap of the TT course.Seventy bikes and their riders assembled at the TT grandstand to complete...
View ArticleEaster festival
In these tough times, the Easter rugby tradition has faded somewhat, however, there are encouraging signs in the Isle of Man this weekend with a variety of matches dotted literally all over the...
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