Manx Independent is in the shops now
The Manx Independent is in the shops now.Its lead story includes more from the police about the spate of burglaries that has hit the island this week.Also inside:We meet a student who wants to sell his...
View ArticleSections of Landlord Bill ‘unintelligible’
A House of Keys committee is calling for a complete rewrite of a Bill that aims to improve standards in the private rented homes – claiming parts are unintelligible.It has criticised errors in the...
View ArticleCompanies link up
Two Manx companies have joined forces to launch a new egaming site.Douglas firm Betvision’s new site features a sportsbook with more than 18,000 betting events a week, as well as online slot machines...
View ArticleDivision Two duo make it into special FA Cup Team of the Week
The latest Isle of Man Newspapers’ Team of the Week is a Paddy Power FA Cup special.Nine of the 10 preliminary round ties beat the weather and those that impressed within them make it into the XI.The...
View ArticleCrimestoppers appeals for info about burglaries
Following the recent spate of burglaries, Isle of Man Crimestoppers is urging anyone with information about the culprits to call its...
View ArticleWhere should we build new homes?
Where should more than 5,000 new homes be built in the island?That’s one of the questions that a government consultation with the public is going to consider.The Department of Infrastructure is...
View ArticleCunningham House scout and guide HQ is up for sale
Cunningham House, the scout and guide headquarters in Murray’s Road in Douglas is to be sold.A spokesman for the Scouts’ Association said the property, jointly owned by the scouts and guides, was no...
View ArticleCrown post offices could be converted into sub post offices
The Isle of Man Post Office says it’s looking for alternatives to closing the island’s two crown post offices.It made its statement on the eve of a planned protest march in...
View ArticleJewellery stolen by burglars
The police have issued a number of photographs of jewellery stolen in recent burglaries in the Isle of Man.It seems that the culprit or culprits have been stealing easily portable items that might be...
View ArticleHead Road incident resolved
An incident in which Head Road, Douglas, was closed this evening by the police has been resolved.A man has been arrested after a ‘domestic’ indident. number of police vehicles and an ambulance were at...
View ArticleTrevor will co-ordinate sports coaching in the island
A new co-ordinated approach to coaching will pave the way for greater sporting success at all levels.That is the view of the government’s Isle of Man Sport organisation, which has appointed Trevor...
View ArticleStudy for a history and heritage degree in the Isle of Man
Students in the Isle of Man will be able to study for an honours degree in history and heritage from September.The programme will be taught at the Isle of Man College, with the degrees awarded by the...
View ArticleRegister for Parish Walk soon to get discount
Time is running out if you want to get the maximum discount on the entry fee for this year’s Parish Walk.Those entering before January 31 will pay £30, and customers of Manx Telecom, which sponsors the...
View ArticleHelp for people struggling with debt after Christmas
Talk to someone, prioritise your payments and seek advice if you’re facing debt issues.That’s the message from the Isle of Man Office of Fair Trading’s Debt Counselling Service, who have offered advice...
View ArticleAcclaimed blue grass band to hit Manx shores
Are you stuck in the post-festive doldrums, struggling with new year lethargy, sat staring into the freezing cold grip of January and can’t quite find the desire to get up and leave your house? Well...
View ArticleRevised measures against financial crime
The Department of Home Affairs is undertaking a public consultation on revised measures to protect the Isle of Man against financial crime.Feedback is being invited on an updated Anti-Money Laundering...
View ArticleMarown church packed to overflowing for Giffy’s funeral
Colin Gyph (Giffy) Bowen who died on December 23, aged 70, was a man of many parts.In sporting terms he was a determined cyclist and runner, a sub aqua enthusiast, enjoyed game shooting and loved his...
View ArticleCross-country championship at Ballannette this Sunday
The Microgaming-sponsored Isle of Man Cross-Country Championships take place this Sunday afternoon at Ballannette, Lonan, writes David Griffiths.The event is the highlight of the season and this year...
View ArticleWestern underdogs take on five-time winners
The Warehouse Fitness Women’s Flootlit Cup final this Sunday has been billed as the emerging team - Peel - versus the experienced team - Douglas Royal.Both teams are founder members of women’s...
View ArticleFootball results: Geordies stay top as Onchan go through in FA Cup
St George’s remain top of the Canada Life Premier League after they beat Laxey 3-1 at Glencrutchery Road.A brace from Frank Jones and a single strike from Sam Caine cancelled out Fraser Vaughan’s goal...
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