What a birthday gift for Sailing for the Disabled
Manx charity Sailing for the Disabled is marking its 30th anniversary this year with a new yacht which will make the pleasure of sailing even more accessible to people with disabilities.The boat, a...
View ArticleThe most-read stories on our site
The most-read stories on iomtoday.co.im from May 25 to May 31 were:1. {http://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/isle-of-man-news/tt-2014-live-news-1-6645843|TT 2014: live news} 5,0432....
View ArticleTesco applies for seasonal goods retail area
Tesco Stores Ltd has applied for a 54 square metre unit for seasonal retail sales in the car park area of its Douglas store.In the planning application (14/00594/B) it states: ‘The proposal will not...
View ArticleTip charges blamed on incidents of fly-tipping
The introduction of disposal charges for televisions and computer monitors at civic amenity sites has resulted in an increase in the number of such items being fly-tipped around Ramsey.Within the past...
View ArticleAnnual tribute at ship’s anchor
In a moving ceremony, those lost on Steam Packet ships during the evacuation of allied troops from Dunkirk, in 1940, were remembered at the Mona’s Queen anchor memorial service.The ceremony at Kallow...
View ArticleViolent crime increases in the island
After last week’s announcement that crime was at a 35-year low, today’s Isle of Man Examiner reports some more disturbing news.The paper speaks to the Chief Constable, who says violent crime,...
View ArticleMan to appear in court after incident at Ballaugh during TT Races
A man was arrested yesterday (Monday) following an incident in Ballaugh during the TT Supersport race and subsequent practice session.He remains in custody ahead of a court appearance.A statement...
View ArticleWhite camper van ‘involved in hit-and-run’
A large white camper van is believed to have hit a garden wall in Ramsey, causing damage.Police are appealing for witnesses, following a report of a hit-and-run incident that occurred between 11.30am...
View ArticleEllan Vannin through to ConIFA World Cup quarter-finals
Ellan Vannin’s dream start to the ConIFA World Cup continued on Monday evening as they beat French outfit Countea de Nissa FA 4-2 in Sweden.That result coupled with the previous day’s impressive...
View ArticleChangeable weather creates TT uncertainty
TT race organisers face uncertainty over the race schedule with a mixed bag of weather conditions forecast for the week.The Supersport was delayed yesterday (Monday) due to mist on the hills. The...
View ArticleWho’s telling truth over NI fund review?
Liberal Vannin are accusing Ministers and senior officers of misleading MHKs over the Social Security and National Insurance review.It’s the latest twist in the continuing controversy over the £775,000...
View ArticleMcGuinness unofficially breaks TT’s electric bike record
John McGuinness responded to Bruce Anstey’s fastest electric bike Mountain Course lap ever, clocked on Sunday, in stunning fashion with a new fastest lap of his own in Monday’s TT Zero practice. Record...
View ArticlePublic consultation on disability access guide
The government has launched a public consultation on the quality and effectiveness of the disability access guide for the Isle of Man.The move comes ahead of the expiration of the contract with current...
View ArticleVisitor’s motorcycle stolen
Police have issued an appeal for help after a visitor’s motorcycle was stolen.The UK-registered Suzuki Bandit GSF600W machine, registration S-566-LTH, is blue and has purple wheels.It was taken...
View ArticlePolice warn ‘It’s not worth it’ as drink drivers are charged
Eight people have been charged with drink driving offences during the TT fortnight so far.A total of nine were arrested, of whom four were visitors who were all charged and five were local residents....
View ArticleCompany sponsors Archibald Knox scholarship
A scholarship named after the internationally renowned island artist and art nouveau designer Archibald Knox and worth £3,000 as a travel bursary to this year’s winning student is to be sponsored by an...
View ArticleMotorcylist dies after three-vehicle collision
A motorcyclist has been killed in a collision that happened today at the junction with Garey Road, on the main Sulby to Ramsey road.It happened about 10.20am and involved three vehicles, including a...
View ArticleSteam Packet in buoyant mood for Douglas Carnival
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company is to sponsor the Best Float category in the Douglas Carnival. This will see the winner come away with a £500 cash prize, runner-up with £300 and third place with...
View ArticleBeeline Britain team travel through Isle of Man
A team of adventurers attempting to complete the first ever straight-line journey the length of Britain reached their half way point at the Point of Ayre at the weekend.The Beeline Britain team, which...
View ArticleHow TT zero has helped develop electric vehicle technologies
Electric motorcycles have been part of the TT racing scene since 2009 and an event this week will discover how this has resulted in the rapid development of electric technologies. The Institution of...
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