Crumbling village war memorial might be moved
Discussions are taking place about creating a new war memorial near Rushen Abbey in Ballasalla.Malew Parish commissioners are concerned that the current memorial – a Celtic cross near the Poacher’s...
View ArticleNo significant rise in child abuse referrals
There is no significant increase in suspected child abuse and neglect referred, investigated and assessed in the island, the Health and Social Care Minister assured Tynwald.Howard Quayle explained an...
View ArticleQuestions over £336k payment from Pinewood
Questions were raised in Tynwald about a £336,000 payment from Pinewood to a Manx company owned by an executive director of the film group.But Treasury Minister Eddie Teare insisted: ‘I can’t see what...
View ArticleBacchas looking to extend advantage at top of standings
PwC Mixed PremierBacchas A will try to extend their lead at the top of the PwC Mixed Premier Division when they meet LJ Ramsey A at the Grammar School on Saturday. Jamie Brown’s Bacchas side took a...
View ArticleSouthern Nomads put unbeaten record on the line in Manx Shield
Unbeaten PDMS Southern Nomads face a tough challenge this week when in-form Ramsey B make the trip to King William’s College on Saturday. Gareth Hinge’s Ramsey side have already beaten Douglas B and...
View ArticleSafeguards in place ahead of Nunnery sale
Tynwald has voted overwhelmingly to support a plan to sell the Nunnery for £5m to a company now leading a project to create an IT centre of excellence.Economic Development Minister Laurence Skelly MHK...
View ArticleIsle of Man FA surprised by Ellan Vannin’s Occitania match
The Isle of Man FA has said it was surprised to learn of Manx International Football Alliance’s plans for its Ellan Vannin side to play Occitania in France next month.In a statement released to the...
View ArticleFrozen stars and Pudsey switch on Ramsey’s Christmas lights
Pudsey Bear and characters from the hit Disney movie Frozen joined Father Christmas in Ramsey last week.They were there to add to the festive excitement when the Christmas tree lights in the Courthouse...
View ArticleCar damaged after hit-and-run in Ramsey
Police are investigating a hit-and-run incident in Ramsey last night (Thursday). It happened in Grove Mount South between 7.30am and 7.15pm. A red saloon vehicle that was parked in the roadway near to...
View ArticlePeel welcome Old Boys to Douglas Road in big match
The big games keep coming in the Canada Life Premier League, with second place Peel hosting a DHSOB side that sit third on Saturday.This game was scheduled to have been played a couple of weeks ago but...
View ArticleJohn Power returns to Isle of Man for intimate gig ahead of tour
This Saturday sees a return to the Isle of Man and to Amber Bar in particular for John Power, playing his first show here on the island since 2007. The former bass player for celebrated outfit The La’s...
View ArticleTwo of the top three go head-to-head in Div Two
The Division Two title race could take another twist this weekend when two of the top three go head-to-head.The game in question takes place at the Memorial Playing Fields where second-placed Marown...
View ArticleTynwald backs call for new strategy on public finances
Tynwald has given its backing to a backbencher’s calls for a new strategy to rebalance the public finances.Michael MHK Alfred Cannan raised concerns that £406m had been drawn from reserves since 2009,...
View ArticleArchibald Knox pieces on display at Sayle Gallery
A range of pewterware and silverware by celebrated Manx designer Archibald Knox are currently on display at the Sayle Gallery.The exhibition is being staged to mark the 150th anniversary of his...
View ArticleKelly makes sixth Team of the Week appearance of season
The latest Isle of Man Newspapers Team of the Week showcases the best from the weekend’s six Canada Life Premier League matches.On a rare Saturday of no postponements, there were plenty of standout...
View ArticleExperienced Steve Rumsey taken on by Trevor Kirk’s new company
Manx Financial Solutions (MFS) says Steve Rumsey has joined them to provide ‘commercial lending solutions’ for businesses. Steve worked for 34 years at HSBC and since leaving there has been helping...
View ArticleMIFA: ‘No rules or laws that prevent this game’
The Manx International Football Alliance has said it believes there are no rules or laws preventing Ellan Vannin’s proposed match with Occitania going ahead next month.Earlier in the week the...
View ArticleStar guests lined up for JDF charity meal
This year’s Joey Dunlop Foundation charity meal is at the Empress Hotel in Douglas and will be attended by a host of both established and up-and-coming road racers.Among this year’s special guest...
View ArticleKennaugh to headline latest round of Revolution series
A host of the island’s talented cyclists will be in action on the track this weekend.Several Manx riders are heading to Manchester to compete in the second round of the Revolution Series at the...
View ArticleHundred raised for Ramsey Christmas Charities
Ramsey’s Christmas Charities appeal got off to a good start with a bag-packing event at Shoprite last weekend.Assisted by 11 Ramsey Grammar School pupils, the volunteers packed customers’ bags and...
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