Gold post box pair to reach Onchan on Saturday
A pair of friends attempting to cycle to all 111 gold post boxes across the British Isles are set to reach Onchan on Saturday.The post boxes were painted during the 2012 Olympics to signify the home...
View ArticleSea Terminal bosses defend decision to close doors on bike fans
Pictures of TT fans shut out of the Sea Terminal and sleeping in its doorway to wait for their boat have outraged locals with many posting angry comments on Facebook.Images on the social networking...
View ArticleRates system is unfair says Tynwald Day petitioner
The current system of rates is unfair and a tax on property.That’s the view of David Buttery, whose petition for redress of grievance is being investigated by a select committee – some five years after...
View ArticleMix of league and cup action ensure busy few days of cricket
There is a good mixture of league and cup cricket to be played over the next few days. This evening (Thursday) there are four games in the Standard Bank Blincoe Cup. The key match is at Marown where...
View ArticlePokerStars to be bought in $4.9bn deal
A Canadian company is to buy the firm that owns Isle of Man-based Poker Stars in a deal worth US$4.9billion.An announcement was made this morning that Montreal-based Amaya Gaming Group was to buy...
View ArticleCanada Life to move out of Castletown
Canada Life International, one of Castletown’s biggest employers, is to pull out of the town after nearly 30 years - and move to new headquarters in Braddan.The company today (Friday) unveiled plans...
View ArticleNew album displays huge leap forward in songwriting
So then, it’s back to normality and the annual post TT slump!The Small Bear Records label based in Douglas has been up and running since 2011. Run by label boss and producer/engineer, Phil Reynolds,...
View ArticleManx government deficit much lower than forecast
The Manx government has announced a much lower deficit than it had forecast.At £17 million the net revenue deficit at the year end – the money spent compared with the money collected in taxes and...
View ArticleWe’re not to blame over Peel Road problems, says contractor
A private contractor involved in the Peel Road reconstruction scheme has denied it is to blame for the problems on the £4.3m project.In a statement issued through its lawyers, Island Drainage and...
View Article‘Residents at a disadvantage over TT Grandstand tickets’
A disgruntled TT marshal and race fan has complained about what he sees as unfair practice in allocating grandstand seating.Nick Hunt, of Onchan, who marshals near the 11th milestone at the TT and Manx...
View ArticleManx government advertises two new posts
The Manx government is advertising two new roles: a director of tourism and the visitor economy and a marketing director.Minister for Economic Development John Shimmin MHK said: ‘We would not commit...
View ArticleBell meets Clegg in Guernsey summit
The island’s Chief Minister met the UK’s Deputy Prime Minister today.Chief Minister Allan Bell MHK is leading a delegation from the Isle of Man Government attending the 22nd British-Irish Council...
View ArticleHealth Minister’s cannabis stance at odds with Chief Minister
The Health Minister says he has no plans to review his department’s current policy on cannabis.Howard Quayle was questioned in the House of Keys about what the professional advice was on the short and...
View ArticleManx-flagged ship’s role in rescue drama
Further details have been released of the rescue by the crew of Manx-registered bulk carrier ‘Jupiter Bay’ of more than 300 people trying to cross the Mediterranean in two wooden boats.The 2012-built...
View ArticleFantastic showcase for Manx produce at DEFA-run festival
Isle of Man Newspapers’ Awards for Excellence 2014 is launching at the end of June, with the Awards Night on November 20. Last year’s Awards attracted a record number of entries from companies,...
View ArticlePrizes up for grabs for budding computer games developers
The Isle of Man Code Club is running a competition for budding computer game developers.It is inviting anyone with the skills to create a game using the online Scratch platform to enter one of their...
View ArticleThree from Isle of Man recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours
Three people from the Isle of Man are being recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.Tim Cullen and Pamela Shimwell-Mayo are being given MBEs (Member of the British Empire) while Judy Arnold is being...
View ArticleGeoff Corkish is new vice-chairman of Culture Vannin
A number of changes have been announced at Culture Vannin.Geoff Corkish MLC has been appointed vice-chairman of the government agency, whose mission is to take island culture forward in innovative and...
View ArticleWalkers plan to cover 24 peaks for seafaring charity
An all-female team of walkers will be tackling the biggest peaks the Lake District has to offer in aid of charity next month.The women, who are all employed by or connected with Allmode International...
View ArticleA Decade of Winners
Social media company Sixth Sense in partnership with MotorCycle Direct have produced an impressive infographic relating to the Isle of Man TT, focussing on the last decade of the Senior Race.The...
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