HSBC declines to comment on Manx accounts
International bank HSBC has declined to comment on whether they are cracking down on Isle of Man accounts held by UK residents.It was widely reported this week that the bank is contacting holders of...
View ArticleCancer diagnosis delayed by up to a year
Cancer patients in the Isle of Man have had their diagnosis delayed by up to a year, a report into the Manx health service revealed this week.The West Midlands Quality Review Service is currently...
View ArticleThe Southern Audio Conspiracy to unleash ‘good groove’ with new material
Following their album launch show at Amber in Douglas last October The Southern Audio Conspiracy have continued to promote their debut album A Moment Of Clarity via their website and through their live...
View ArticleUpdated story: Suspect arrested in £21m fraud investigation released on bail
A man arrested last night during a £21m fraud investigation has been released on police bail.He was arrested in relation to suspicion of conspiracy offences and money iaundering in the Isle of Man.The...
View ArticleTT 2015: Supersport races oversubscribed with more than 100 entries
The Supersport class continues to be the most popular at the TT.For the third year in a row, the two races (predominantly involving 600cc machines) have more entries than any of the categories with...
View ArticleIsle of Man TT star McGuinness’s bike on display at the museum
A motorcycle ridden by TT star John McGuinness is being shown at the Manx Museum in Douglas.His Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade is now on show in the social history gallery as part of Manx National...
View ArticleTT 2015: Michael Rutter signs for Penz13.com BMW Racing
Evergreen Michael Rutter has signed with Team Penz13.com BMW Racing for the 2015 TT.Four-time winner Rutter will be equipped with full spec superbike and a superstock machines, both based on the 2015...
View ArticleQuartet battle it out for Woods Cup final spots
The semi-finals of the GH Corlett Woods Cup takes centre stage for several Division Two teams on Saturday.The two last-four clashes see Colby welcome Braddan to the Station Fields while Douglas Royal...
View ArticleBig test of Peel’s title hopes against Old Firm rivals
It’s a big weekend for Peel’s Canada Life Premier League title ambitions.The westerners face Old Firm rivals Rushen on Saturday, knowing they can’t really afford to drop any points if they are to pip...
View ArticleSaints dominate Team of the Week
The latest Isle of Man Newspapers’ Team of the Week is blessed with no fewer than eight Saints following last weekend’s Paddy Power FA Cup semi-finals.St George’s and St Mary’s booked their place in...
View ArticleMurder trial: defendant’s son gives evidence
The jury in a murder trial at Douglas courthouse has heard the alleged victim was having an affair with the defendant’s wife and owed the defendant money.Robert Anderson, whose father Ian has denied...
View ArticleHelp local bats by building a habitat box
The Manx Bat Group are hosting a bat box making event in Ramsey on Sunday.Taking place at the Ramsey Garden Centre from 1.30pm, representatives of the group will help the public build their own boxes...
View ArticleCitywing flies back to Blackpool
Air operator Citywing has confirmed it will be reinstating double daily flights between the Isle of Man and Blackpool from April 1.Following the sudden closure of Blackpool Airport last October,...
View ArticleNigel won’t be standing as chairman again
Ramsey Commissioners’ chairman Captain Nigel Malpass is stepping down from his leadership role.Hewill not seek to serve a sixth term or be considered for a lead role on the board for the 2015-2016...
View ArticleThe Isle of Man’s vital statistics
The Isle of Man’s vital statistics have been revealed.The government’s Cabinet Office has published the ‘Isle of Man in Numbers’. It covers a diverse range of economic and social information and...
View ArticleJury hears forensic evidence at murder trial
The jury at the murder trial of Castletown man Ian Anderson has heard evidence from forensic experts.Mr Anderson, 46, is accused of killing 60-year-old Neil Roberts from Ballabeg at 40 Queen Street on...
View ArticleCretney and Henderson sworn in as MLCs
The Legislative Council’s ‘new boys’ have been sworn in to their new roles.Douglas South MHK David Cretney and Douglas North MHK Bill Henderson were elected in a secret ballot by fellow MHKs on...
View ArticleWI choir’s ‘Ellan Vannin’ leaves audience breathless
They may have missed out on the chance to perform for the Queen, but the Isle of Man’s Women’s Institute choir did their nation proud.That’s the verdict of choir organiser and conductor Karen Elliott,...
View Article‘Wonderful’ response to ex-Army amputee’s appeal for help
An ex-Army amputee says it’s ‘all systems go’ to bring wounded veterans over to island for the TT and MGP - following a ‘wonderful’ response to his appeal for accommodation.Robert Maxwell, 47, founder...
View ArticleCampaign to promote hand hygiene at hospital
A campaign to promote hand hygiene and preventing the spread of infection has been launched at Noble’s Hospital in Braddan.The campaign has been supported by Year 10 students from St Ninian’s High...
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