Honours shared in individual bridge champs
A group of 20 members contested the Manx Bridge Union Individual Championship which was held at the Douglas Bridge Club on Sunday.Bridge is a game of partnerships and an individual championship...
View ArticleConsultation launched on Isle of Man’s Equality Bill
This is not about giving preference to minority groups but ensuring fair and equal treatment for all.That was the message from Chief Minister Allan Bell as he announced that consultation would begin...
View ArticleUpdate on fire at Port Jack Spar shop
The Isle of Man Post Office has issued an update on services following yesterday’s fire at Port Jack.Commercial director Lisa Duckworth said: ‘On Monday afternoon the Isle of Man Fire and Rescue...
View ArticleMotorist hits car and drives off without reporting it
A black Ford Kuga parked in Tesco’s Douglas car park was hit by another vehicle between 5.20pm and 6.40pm on Saturday, August 2.Police say it suffered ‘significant’ damage and the other vehicle’s...
View ArticleNew business to launch in the Isle of Man
A new independent financial adviser (IFA) business, Lasenby Knox, is set to launch in Douglas this month.Steve Locking has been appointed as the managing director of this new firm, built on traditional...
View ArticleBusiness briefing on cybercrime and money laundering threats
Leaders in the Isle of Man’s business community have been briefed on the latest developments in the fight against cybercrime and money laundering by experts.David Sowden, a director in Grant Thornton’s...
View ArticleDiscover life in the trenches
Visitors to the First World War exhibition that opened last week at Castletown’s Civic Community can get a real feel for what life was like in the trenches.A life-size model of a trench, complete with...
View ArticleScammers are pretending to be bank officials
Scammers pretending to be bank officials have contacted a number of people in the Isle of Man, police have warned.Police inspector Derek Flint said: ‘We are getting a significant number of reports of...
View ArticleLeading advocate Lindsey appointed as a director of law firm Cains
Lindsey Bermingham, one of the Isle of Man’s leading advocates, has been appointed as an additional director of law firm Cains. ‘I am delighted she is joining the board where her experience in many...
View ArticleIt’s all change for Victorian station
Plans have been submitted for major alterations to Douglas railway station.The Department of Infrastructure wants to make the building commercially viable to ensure its future preservation.In the bid...
View ArticleLooking at options to alleviate flooding issues
Schemes to protect Castletown from future flooding were discussed at a public meeting attended by more than 100 people last Thursday, August 7, in St Mary’s on the Harbour.Last January, the town was...
View ArticleTynwald will get final say on Nunnery ICT venture
Tynwald will have the final say on proposals to convert the Nunnery into a centre of IT excellence.Chief Minister Allan Bell gave the assurance after the Council of Ministers was given an update by...
View ArticleYoung families hailed as future of Manx farming
Two young farming families hailed as the future of the industry were recognised with awards presented at the Royal Manx Show.Ean and Jo Parsons, of Baljean Farm, Laxey, were named as winners of the...
View ArticleManx unemployment up by 16
The number of people out of work in the Isle of Man has risen again.Statistics released today by the government show that at the end of July the number of registered unemployed stood at 934, an...
View ArticleWorld speed record bid washed out following flooding on Utah salt flats
A Manx motorcycle team bidding to secure world records at Bonneville Speed Week in the USA will return home empty-handed after the event was cancelled due to flooding.The Lonan Gentleman’s Fellowship,...
View ArticleGood luck to A-level students today! Send us your selfies
Today is one of the most important days in the lives of hundreds of students in the Isle of Man.It’s A-level results day.We’d love them to send us their ‘selfies’ when they get their results.We’ll put...
View ArticleFormer Isle of Man Lieutenant Governor receives knighthood
Former Lieutenant Governor Air Marshal Ian Macfadyen has received a surprise Knighthood for his services as Keeper of the Queen’s Castle.Having been governor and constable of Windsor Castle for the...
View ArticleOffice at historical site to open by month end
The historic quayside building which housed the Douglas Hotel will have a new tenant by the end of the month with a retail outlet to occupy the ground floor later in the year.As we previously reported...
View ArticleTaster session for the Children’s Centre programme for people with disabilities
The Children’s Centre Community Farm is running taster sessions over the summer for anyone interested in joining its ‘inclusion programme’.Aimed at over 18s in the island’s disability community, the...
View ArticleKennaugh’s contribution to Manx agriculture recognised
Seventh generation farmer John Kennaugh’s contribution to Manx agriculture has been recognised.The former president of the Manx National Farmers’ Union was presented with life membership of the union...
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