Island wins best coach destination
The Isle of Man has been named ‘Best Coach Destination of the Year’ at the National Coach Tourism Awards held in Blackpool.Department of Economic Development’s head of tourism Angela Byrne collected...
View ArticleCommissioners consider reduction in size of board
Ramsey Commissioners are to consult the public on whether or not to reduce the number of candidates from 12 to nine. The board was split on the issue when it was discussed at its monthly...
View ArticleFive arrested for drink driving
Five people were arrested on suspicion of drink driving overnight.All but one lives in the Isle of Man, police say.
View ArticlePupils inspire with film contest entries
Anagh Coar and Sulby primary schools were joint winners of the ‘It’s Not Fair!’ short film competition at the Manx Museum, Douglas.Seven schools had films in the finals on issues around development and...
View ArticlePort Erin to stage TT attractions
Some of the UK’s finest stunt riders will be in Port Erin on Monday, displaying the remarkable, gravity-defying feats that can be achieved on two wheels.The TT day, organised by the local authority,...
View ArticlePolice to lead Simon Andrews lap
The police are to lead a tribute lap for Simon Andrews today.It is now due to leave the Grandstand in Douglas at 3pm.The police say they are going to lead the parade ‘for safety reasons and so that...
View ArticleExercise bike stolen from outside house
Police are investigating the theft of a personal excercise bike, which was delivered to and left outside an address in Tynwald Road, Willaston, as the recipient was not home at the time of the...
View ArticleConditions of injured TT competitors
A number of TT riders are recovering from injuries sustained so far in the festival.Laurent Hoffman has been transferred back to Belgium.He was injured in poor weather brought the third TT practice...
View ArticleImpress TT guests with Manx phrases about the races
A new Manx language guide has been produced which focuses on words and phrases relating to the Isle of Man TT Races.Produced by Culture Vannin, the guide offers a way to impress our visitors as well as...
View ArticleNavy ship visit for Queenie Festival
A Royal Navy ship will be in Manx waters during the Queenie Festival.HMS Severn will be coming into Baie ny Carrickey from June 27 to 29 and the crew will be taking part in the festival in Port St...
View ArticleBowel cancer awareness event in Ramsey
Ramsey Cottage Hospital will be holding a bowel cancer fundraising and awareness morning on Saturday, June 28.The event will take placefrom 10am to midday at Ramsey Town Hall.Bowel Cancer Isle of Man...
View ArticleAward for helping people with eating disorders
Georgina Shelley has been shortlisted for a British Isles-wide award for her dedication to help people overcome their eating disorders.Georgina, who co-founded the Manx Eating Disorders Support Group,...
View ArticleEllan Vannin stun opponents at ConIFA World Cup
Ellan Vannin exploded onto the international football scene with a bang on Sunday evening, coming from two goals down to beat the fancied Nagorno Karabakh 3-2 on the opening day of the the ConIFA World...
View ArticleFun for the family promised at community farm days
The Community Farm will host five open afternoons and two open days this summer promising fun for all the family.The first afternoon will be held on June 14, and then on July 19, August 16, September...
View ArticleDo not jump into Manx harbours - warning
The Department of Infrastructure’s Ports Division is urging people to be aware of the dangers of jumping into, or swimming in, any of the island’s harbours.Officers are concerned that members of the...
View ArticlePoker Stars hits jackpot as one of best places to work for third year in a row
The Rational Group, operators of PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker, has been selected as one of the best workplaces in the British Isles, including their headquarters office in King Edward Road, Onchan,...
View ArticlePolice find wanted man
Police investigating an assault have found a man they wanted to question.Earlier today, officers took the unusual step of releasing a photograph of a man as part of an appeal to the...
View ArticleGlobal sharing - when it is time to give back
Special Talking Point report by Angelena BodenIt seems that last month’s Talking Point, ‘On the Scrapheap at 50 plus’ has fired up a number of readers. One email in particular attracted my attention....
View ArticleGawne invited to speak by Interpol
Government Minister Phil Gawne has been back to Africa.This time the Rushen MHK was invited to deliver the ‘keynote’ speech at an Interpol conference in the Ivory Coast as chairman of the International...
View ArticleCompetitor dies after accident in TT race this afternoon
A TT competitor died this afternoon.Bob Price, aged 65, from Stroud, Gloucestershire, was killed during the Supersport 1 Race following an incident at Ballaugh on the third lap of the race.Bob, a car...
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