ManxLeaks: ‘We aren’t hackers or thieves’
Anonymous whistleblowers behind a WikiLeaks-style website insist they are no hackers – and would not condone hacking.The oganisers behind ManxLeaks say they are providing a platform to expose...
View ArticleCabbie wouldn’t let deaf man’s assistance dog into car
A boat passenger who was left standing at the road side after a taxi driver refused to allow his assistance dog to travel with him is calling for the law to be tightened up.Gareth Foulkes, the island’s...
View ArticleWarden rescued from Calf
A warden on the Calf of Man took a tumble after she jumped free from a quadbike.She is understood to have received ‘minor injuries’ after jumping free from the quadbike, which went down 12 feet.She was...
View ArticleFire drama on bus
A fire on a bus last night caused dramatic scenes on the Laxey to Douglas coast road at around 11.30pm.The bus was travelling from Ramsey when the incident occurred just after it reached ‘Rest and Be...
View ArticlePolice investigate assault on woman
Police investigating an allegation of assault have appealed for help from the public.The assault was said to have occurred in Ramsey shortly before 9am yesterday (Thursday, July 10).A Ramsey woman in...
View ArticleFair put off by a day
A fair due to be held in Onchan tomorrow has been postponed till Sunday.Onchan Village Fair will take place at Onchan Park from 2pm to 5pm at Onchan Park.It has been put off a day because of the...
View ArticleKennuagh still in Tour of Austria’s yellow jersey
Peter Kennaugh held onto the Tour of Austria’s yellow jersey for a fourth successive day on Thursday as Jesse Sergent won stage five of the event.Kennaugh was kept safe throughout the short but...
View ArticleThe Clown Calls For War return to action
Following their recent TT show at Amber, The Clown Calls For War return to the Douglas venue this Saturday for some more experimental, alternative rock and pop. Support for this show comes in the form...
View ArticleAnother good day in the saddle keeps Pete in Yellow
Peter Kennaugh remains in the Tour of Austria’s yellow jersey after another impressive ride in the week-long event.The Onchan man finished third on Friday’s 182.4km stage between St Johann/Alpendorf...
View ArticleManx Bar exam success for Alicia
Alicia Cain, an associate in the corporate and commercial practice at Appleby Isle of Man, has passed her Manx Bar examinations.Alicia, who studied at Durham University and the College of Law, London,...
View ArticleManannan operating on reduced power
The Steam Packet’s vessel Manannan is operating on reduced power after suffering a mechanical issue with one of her four engines. Berth-to-berth travel times are now expected to be around 20 minutes...
View ArticleStudents take over for Junior Tynwald
Same-sex marriage, toilet tax, improving driving safety and government spending priorities are among items listed on the question paper for Junior Tynwald when the court sits on Monday. Organised by...
View ArticleJason receives top Royal Academy of Music award
The top award at this year’s prestigious Royal Academy of Music graduation went to Jason Evans, who was brought up in Colby and is an Island of of Culture ambassador.Jason’s parents Rodney and Lorna...
View ArticleBudding medic Elizaveta prepares for India placement
A 17-year-old who hopes to pursue a career in medicine will set off this week for an eye-opening two-week work placement in India.Elizaveta Tamarova, of Orchard View, Onchan, has signed up with global...
View ArticleHuge entry of 344 for Lighthouses Challenge
The Microgaming-sponsored Lighthouses Challenge has a massive entry of 344 riders this Sunday.It is thought to be the highest number of road cyclists in a local event, other than for a cumulative event...
View ArticlePeel to reveal its secret gardens
Peel will show off some of its best gardens over the weekend.Peel Secret Gardens 2014, organised by John and Helen Slater from Peel Heritage Trust, will take place on Saturday, July 12,and Sunday, July...
View ArticleGovt is supposed to be slimming down - so why is new senior role being created?
A backbench MHK has expressed his dismay that government is seeking to create ‘yet another’ senior civil service post.The new position of executive director of policy in the Cabinet Office is being...
View ArticleProvisional squad named for September’s UEFA Regions Cup
Isle of Man team manager Steve Burns has named his provisional squad to begin training and preparation for the upcoming international trips in September.The Isle of Man squad will travel to Dublin for...
View ArticlePolice appeal after motorbike is damaged
A motorbike was damaged in Douglas last night.The incident happened between 10.30pm and 1.45am this morning, when damage was caused to a blue and silver BMW motorcycle on King Street.Police would like...
View ArticleMountain bike stolen in Douglas town centre
A mountain bike was stolen in Douglas yesterday evening. The black and white Giant Rincon was stolen from Water Lane at the rear of Peter Louis, Douglas, between 6pm and 7.30pm. The bike is unusual in...
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