Ouch - Tynwald scraps free dental check-ups
Tynwald approved increases in dental charges and an end to free examinations - despite fears that it will deter people from going for a check-up.Charges will rise by up to 12 per cent from April 1. And...
View ArticleVouchers may limit commercial waste
A voucher system for commercial vehicles using Douglas tip is one of the measures being considered to restrict covert use by commercial organisations.Currently the site has a height restriction of 2.2...
View ArticleSt Ninian’s hockey and football teams head to Berlin at weekend
Hockey and football teams from St Ninian’s High School are heading to Berlin for five days this Sunday to take part in several competitive fixtures. A total of 37 students from year eight and nine are...
View Article£500k seized
Almost half a million pounds in cash has been seized in the island as police continue an investigation into a suspected VAT and money laundering fraud.Business records, computers and phones have also...
View ArticleCav to contest Milan-San Remo race
Mark Cavendish is to contest the classic Milan-San Remo race in Italy this weekend.The Spring Classic is one of the most prestigious events on the cycling calendar - as well as being the longest single...
View ArticlePatients are told why it is vital to eat well
Noble’s Hospital is this week promoting the importance of eating and drinking well for patients as they recover from illness.To publicise the campaign, the hospital will hold a number of events and...
View ArticleOmid Djalili brings Iranalamadingdong show to Isle of Man
Following on from his hugely successful tour both sides of the Atlantic last year, British-born Iranian comic and actor Omid Djalili returns to the stage with his new show, Iranalamadingdong.He will be...
View ArticleLocal road racing season begins this Sunday at Jurby
The local road racing season fires into life this Sunday at Jurby Motodrome with round one of the Isle of Man Centre ACU and Andreas Racing Association club championships.Ryan Kneen is not defending...
View ArticleSuccess for Manx duo in North of England event
Young Manx rugby players James Maddrell and George Blackwell were part of the Kirkham Grammar School side that won the prestigious North of England under-18 sevens competition earlier this month. This...
View ArticleFootball results: Peel romp to 9-1 win over Rushen
Peel kept the pressure up on St George’s at the top of the Canada Life Premier League with an impressive 9-1 win over Rushen on Saturday.The westerners’ Old Firm rivals were expected to give Steve...
View ArticleRugby results: Vagabonds B lift Manx Plate
A hat-trick from the human battering ram Arno Cruywagen helped Vagabonds B retain their Manx Plate under the floodlights of Mooragh Park on Friday evening.The Ballafletcher side beat Ramsey B 25-12 to...
View ArticleEnjoy a knit and a natter over a cuppa
Do you enjoy knitting and chatting over a nice cup of tea?If so, Knit and Natter, which meets at Sulby Glen Hotel every Tuesday from 2.15pm to 4pm, could be just the group for you.Members knit baby...
View ArticleNo stage for bands at capital’s fun day
This year’s Douglas Fun Day will run to a tried and tested formula, most likely involving children’s rides, a bouncy castle and food kiosks.Other likely attractions for the event, held in Noble’s Park...
View ArticleChallenge raises more than £7,000
The Barclays Step Challenge has so far raised more than £7,000 with 124 people taking part in teams to see who could amass the biggest total of completed steps.Team KUTA took the gold medal in the...
View ArticleInca trek of a lifetime boosts cancer charity
Two inspiring women from the south, both in their mid-60s, completed the arduous Inca Trek in Peru and raised £4,500 for the Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association.To complete the 50km trek, at high...
View ArticleMeetings to discuss future of St Paul’s Church
Three public meetings will take place to discuss the future of St Paul’s Church in Foxdale.Among the suggestions to be discussed are: closing the church; running it as a community facility; using it as...
View ArticleUnder-13s line-up games with Everton and WBA
Isle of Man Football Association’s Centre of Excellence under-13 squad will take on teams from Everton and West Bromwich Albion’s academies over the Easter weekend.First up for the Manx on their mini...
View ArticleWSBK double for Jonathan Rea in Thailand
Castletown resident Jonathan Rea stormed to two victories as the World Superbike series made its debut in Thailand on Sunday.Rea’s 18th career win extends his lead in the early championship standings...
View ArticleGreen Final handicap tournament final takes place on Monday between Kirk...
The final of the Green Final Handicap Tournament will be between between Nationwide Kirk Michael A and Citywing Vikings A in the back sports hall of the NSC on Monday evening.The semi-finals took place...
View ArticleEating disorders support group hosts guest speaker
Clinical psychologist Dr Helen Nightingale will give a talk on emotional regulation in an event hosted by the Manx Eating Disorders Support Group.Everyone is invited to attend the talk, which takes...
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