Meeting to focus on how the elderly help society
A meeting about the contribution the elderly can make to society is to be held next week.It comes after Chief Minister Allan Bell MHK highlighted the issues associated with an ageing population in...
View ArticleRegulations now available for May’s Manx National Rally
Regulations for May’s IMGold Manx National Rally are now available to download.They can be found at organiser Manx Auto Sport’s website www.manxautosport.orgThe rally, which takes place over the...
View Article‘Very exciting milestone marked
An island software company has announced a development that has been hailed as part of a ‘very exciting milestone.’Riva Financial Systems Limited is based in the St George’s Tower building in Hope...
View ArticleFind out how you can help The Samaritans
Samaritans Isle of Man is inviting people to an open information session designed to advise potential volunteers on how they can help support their work. The event, which takes place at the weekend,...
View ArticleAuthority submits plan for Maine Road
A plan to build six town houses on Maine Road in Port Erin will transform a run down area and maximise the potential of a town centre site, according to the local authority, which submitted the...
View ArticleVernon Kay to DJ to mark club’s revamp
Celebrity DJ Vernon Kay is to headline at the re-launch of Tahiko. The Bolton-born TV and former Radio 1 presenter will be performing a set at the Palace Hotel’s refurbished nightclub on the re-opening...
View ArticleBUDGET 2015: Bid to rebuild our reserves
Some £90m has been drawn from the reserve fund over the past three years to rebalance the public finances in the wake of the VAT bombshell.With the government’s revenue account for day to day spending...
View ArticleBUDGET 2015: Tynwald approves of bland but balanced plan
Tynwald voted overwhelmingly in support of the Budget following a debate lasting some five and a half hours.Leonard Singer (Ramsey) said: ‘To the general public maybe this Budget looks bland. But that...
View ArticlePostcode to showcase Zebra sequel with support slot
The weekend’s main event will see London-based alternative outfit Dead Wolf Club return to Manx shores. Having first appeared in 2012, including a date at the now non-existent Clarendon Pub on Douglas...
View ArticleRelegation ‘six-pointer’ takes place in top flight
Away from the excitement of the FA Cup, there are five games taking place across the Premier League and Division Two on Saturday.Despite the reduced league programme, there is plenty to play for across...
View ArticleTough trip in store for Ramsey as they travel to Liverpool Uni side
With the sharp end of the season rapidly approaching Ramsey face a challenging trip to Liverpool University this Saturday in South Lancashire/Cheshire Division Three. The Manx outfit have an...
View ArticlePeel and Old Boys battle it out for cup semi-final spot
The Paddy Power FA Cup takes centre-stage this weekend when the competition’s quarter-finals take place.The pick of the games is arguably at Douglas Road where in-form Premier League title hopefuls...
View ArticleHome Affairs to move base
Staff at the Department of Home Affairs are on the move - as part of plans to meet further budget cuts.Key services and employees will be relocated to the former Water and Sewerage Authority building...
View ArticleOlympian Shanaze Reade inspires young cyclists in Isle of Man
Some of the island’s future cycling champions came face to face with a world champion cyclist when Olympian Shanaze Reade held a coaching clinic at the Mooragh Park BMX track in Ramsey.Reade is a world...
View ArticleFree boccia taster session
A free boccia taster session being hosted by the government’s sports development unit will be open to people of all ages and abilities. Boccia (pronounced ‘botch-ya’) is a skilful, strategic and...
View ArticleBen-my-Chree: Fishing gear was to blame
Fishing nets were to blame when the Ben-my-Chree suffered mechanical failure in Douglas harbour.The Steam Packet vessel got into difficulties on Thursday night and hundreds of passengers were stranded...
View ArticleBUDGET 2015: We can’t afford our social security system, says Teare
We simply cannot afford our current social security arrangements in the long term.That was the message from the Treasury Minister as he announced a full consultation on the future of our benefits and...
View ArticleVikings put unbeaten record on the line as hockey season resumes
A close game is in prospect when second-placed Crowe Morgan Valkyrs A meet third-placed Canaccord Genuity Vikings Men’s A in the PwC Men’s Premier Division at the NSC on Saturday afternoon. Russell...
View ArticleIsle of Man football memorabilia in charity auction
Programmes from the Isle of Man Football Festival are among those going under the hammer in a charity auction this Sunday.They are part of a huge collection of memorabilia gathered by avid Newcastle...
View ArticleTwo more make TotW debuts
The 2014-15 Premier League season may be fast approaching its business end, but there are two more debutants in the latest Team of the Week.Surprisingly, one of those is Peel’s midfield maestro and...
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