A look forward to the Manx music scene for 2015
Welcome, dear reader, to another year of the Manx Sound Exchange! Following a great year last year for gigs, album and EP releases from Manx artists, we’re awaiting various releases this year.They...
View ArticleNew group for teens to discover our natural world
The Manx Wildlife Trust is launching a group for budding young conservationists interested in finding out more about the natural world in the Isle of Man.Wildlife Watch Rangers – aimed at giving a...
View ArticleDouglas Athletic out to topple Michael in cup
The second half of the FA Cup prelim round also features several interesting clashes, including a few ties between Premier League and Division Two teams.Arguably taking centre-stage though, is the...
View ArticleSkelly’s positive verdict on the Manx economy
The Minister for Economic Development says things are looking good for the Manx economy.Laurence Skelly MHK today said: ‘Twenty-fourteen was another good year for the economy with continued growth of...
View ArticlePoignant northern derby takes centre-stage in Cup
One of the stand-out ties of this Saturday’s Paddy Power FA Cup preliminary round takes place at Ballacloan where Ramsey meet neighbours RYCOB.It will be a poignant day in the northern capital with...
View ArticleJohn Shimmin back at the Department of Economic Development
John Shimmin has been appointed a member of the Department of Economic Development, just months after he resigned as its minister.The Douglas West MHK has not had a government job since he quit the...
View ArticleSteam Packet might not sail tonight or tomorrow
The Steam Packet is warning of more potential disruption due to bad weather.This evening’s sailing from Douglas and all of tomorrow’s sailings might be cancelled, the island’s ferry company says.The...
View ArticleCallow’s Yard plan approved by inspector is rejected by MHK
An independent inspector’s recommendation that a plan for Callow’s Yard in Castletown be permitted was overturned by Kate Beecroft, who made the decision as Infrastructure Minister Phil Gawne declared...
View ArticleCricket: Notts coach Gary Keedy gives spin workshop next weekend
Former Lancashire and Surrey slow left-armer Gary Keedy will be coming to the island to work with local spinners next weekend.Gary, who is currently bowling coach at Nottinghamshire, has bowled over...
View ArticleNew musical role for Manx actress Samantha Barks
Film and musical star Samantha Barks was featured on the front of the London Evening Standard attending the opening night of the musical City of Angels.Pictured with producer Cameron Mackintosh, the...
View ArticleThree debut in first Team of the Week of the new year
The new year sees a couple of new faces in the first Isle of Man Newspapers’ Team of the Week of 2015.Three make their seasonal bow in the nation’s hypothetical XI after impressing in Saturday’s Canada...
View ArticleStormy weather leads to more Steam Packet sailings being cancelled
The Steam Packet has cancelled this evening’s (Friday) 7.45pm sailing to Heysham and the 2.15am return service due to continued high winds and stormy conditions in the Irish Sea. The same services were...
View ArticleCampaign resumes after Xmas break
The netball season resumes after its Christmas break on Sunday morning with a full set of fixtures at the NSC and Bemahague.Fixtures: Sunday, January 11Premier Division10am NSC Simcocks Red Eagles v...
View ArticleCastletown webcams online soon
New webcams in Castletown are expected to be operational within weeks.Two cameras are to be installed by the Department of Infrastucture on the roof of the harbourmaster’s office – one will cover the...
View ArticleNew provider for dental service
The NHS dental service based at Hillside Dental Clinic on the old Noble’s Hospital site will, from January 19, be delivered by a new NHS provider, Ravat & Ray Dental Care.Ravat & Ray Dental...
View ArticleWicca lecture at museum
An illustrated lecture on the founding father of modern Wicca, Gerald Gardner, will be held at the Manx Museum on Friday, January 30, at 7.30pm.Historian John Callow will look at the final years of...
View ArticleGaming firm’s programme to give cash to Manx charities
One of the island’s biggest e-gaming companies is to give more money to Manx charities.Braddan-based Celton Manx has launched a sponsorship programme, ‘Recognition’, aimed primarily at those local...
View ArticleHall clinches second successive Player of the Month award
Gymnasium’s Alannah Hall has be named as the Warehouse Fitness-sponsored Women’s Player of the Month for both the months of November and December. She has also become the first player to win it twice...
View ArticleSpecial initiatives attract shoppers
Some traders outside Douglas enjoyed a bumper Christmas and most who flourished drew in custom with special initiatives.‘The days of just opening the doors and waiting for customers to walk in are...
View ArticleAttempted burglary
A man tried to break into a house in Douglas last night (Friday), say police.The incident happened just after 7pm in Harcroft Meadows.Now officers are appealing for help from anyone with...
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