America was students’ trip of a lifetime
Two university students from the Isle of Man have just returned from the trip of a lifetime to study for a year in America.Joanne Durber from Peel and Siobhan Walshe from Onchan were both funded by the...
View Article800 foreign nationals apply to live in Isle of Man
The island’s immigration service dealt with more than 800 applications last year - of which just over 60 were refused entry.But this figure is not necessarily a true reflection of the numbers of...
View ArticlePub extension ‘would lead to too much noise’
A proposal to extend a pub has been knocked back by planners.Brewery Heron and Brearley had applied to extend the Bridge on North Quay in Douglas into the empty shop next door.But planners refused the...
View ArticleJoin friends of town station
A small but dedicated band of people has been diligently working away improving Castletown railway station since March 2012.And now they want to officially set up the friends of the station and invite...
View ArticleCelebrating 65 years of marriage
Kirk Michael couple Norman and Eileen Bennett met during a three-legged race when they were 16 years old – and have been together ever since.They were married in Leicester on July 2, 1949, and went on...
View ArticlePrice should reflect strength of alcoholic drink, says MHK
Cheap and unrestricted alcohol sales need to be curbed to tackle antisocial behaviour and health problems according to a Member of the House of Keys.Castletown MHK Richard Ronan hopes a Tynwald...
View ArticleArty Party creates curriculum themed artwork
An Arty Party held at Willaston School resulted in a vibrant art installation called The Six Rs.The artwork – which share its name with the island’s curriculum – was initiated by Isle of Man College...
View ArticlePolice appeal over motorbike theft
A motorbike was stolen from outside a property on Belmont Terrace in Douglas overnight July 3-4.The black and orange Yamaha 125cc machine was later found in the area of Pulrose shops, and police it is...
View ArticleStudents assess their career options
St Ninian’s High School students learned about work in a variety of industries at a careers day.The event, for students in years 10 and 12, was supported by a range of island businesses, including Isle...
View ArticleKnockaloe stamps to go under the hammer
Stamps issued from the only post office to operate from within a British prisoner of war camp during the First World War will be sold at auction in London at the end of the month.Knockaloe Camp, near...
View ArticleNursery’s boost to child bereavement charity
Child bereavement charity Tabitha’s Trust received a boost thanks to staff and children at Hopes and Dreams Nursery, in Woodbourne Road, Douglas.They raised £204 for the charity through a sports day...
View ArticleVenture scheme for the holidays
Summer is fast approaching and the government’s youth service is launching its holiday venture schemes for the school holidays.Organisers say prices have been kept low and there are breakfast and...
View ArticleWalkers’ grand achievement
Eileen Jones and Rena Bottomley have each completed 1,000 miles walking and talking.The pair reached the landmark distance while completing circuits of Castletown’s Poulsom Park as part of the Manx...
View ArticleIsle of Man road tax costs more than UK
A Douglas motorist has criticised the government for charging ‘excessive’ rates of road tax and failing to offer a six monthly payment option.Businessman and taxi driver Martin Moore said for the first...
View ArticleHealth and Safety to move
The Health and Safety at Work Inspectorate is set to switch department.Tynwald this week will be asked to approve a plan to relocate the Inspectorate from the Department of Infrastructure to the...
View ArticleQuad trailer stolen
A vehicle used for transporting quad bikes has been stolen from a remote spot.The theft happened between 2pm on Saturday and 10am the next day.The silver ‘Ifor Williams’ quad trailer was stolen from...
View ArticleThree burglaries on the same road
Police are investigating three burglaries that took place on the same road at the weekend.They happened on Port E Chee Avenue, Douglas, overnight on Saturday and Sunday. A number of high value...
View ArticlePolice Youth Scheme cadets to hold Ramsey coffee morning
Cadets from the Isle of Man Constabulary’s Youth Scheme will be holding a coffee morning between 9am to midday on Thursday, July 24, at Ramsey Town Hall.Emilia Stringer, one of the cadets involved in...
View ArticleNew Age Isle of Man chief was an MP in UK
Age Isle of Man’s new chief executive officer, Helen Southworth, begins her new job today.Helen was boss of Age Concern St Helen’s for 10 years before she became a Member of Parliament in Warrington,...
View ArticleNumber out of work rises for the first time since January
The number of people out of work in the Isle of Man has risen.At the end of June, the number registered unemployed stood at 918, a rise of 28 on the month before.It’s the first rise in unemployment...
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