Books give brass musicians a first taste of Manx music
A series of music books for players of brass instruments is set to bring Manx music to a new audience.Entitled ‘Prash’ - Manx Gaelic for brass - the resource comprises two student music books and four...
View ArticleNurseries and schools receive awards
Seven schools and nurseries have received awards at the Isle of Man College of Further and Higher Education in recognition of the high quality of their provision.Victoria House Nursery completed the...
View ArticleSuperhero collection day
Praxis Care staff from Glenroyd and Ingledene raised £827.77 by dressing as a superhero for a collection day at Tesco in Douglas.Hannah Cowin of Praxis said: ‘We would like to say a big thank you to...
View ArticleTT injuries update
TT organisers have issued an update on injured riders.Jamie Hamilton, who was injured in an incident at Burnside close to the 11th Milestone in yesterday’s Senior TT, remains in a critical condition.He...
View ArticleCoffee morning raises £586
The Friends of the Corrin Home held their spring coffee morning at the Corrin Hall in Peel.There was an excellent attendance and the sum of £586 was raised.The funds will be spent on essential items...
View ArticleTreading the boards for the summer
An organisation that runs theatre workshops for children is returning to Ballakermeen High School studio theatre to host its Stage-ed West End summer school again during the summer holidays.Stage-ed...
View ArticleRole of women in Manx motorsport is explored in fascinating exhibition
A display at the Manx Museum in Douglas highlights some of the women associated with the world of motorsport on the Isle of Man, from the early trailblazers to the modern-day heroines.The exhibition,...
View ArticleAstronaut Nicole retires after 27 years with NASA
The astronaut wife of Manx ManSat founder Chris Stott has retired from NASA after 27 years with the space agency.Nicole Stott flew two spaceflight missions including a long stint on the International...
View ArticleKitchen company’s tea party for charity
Kitchen company In-toto is holding a ‘Blooming Great Tea Party’ in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care at its showroom on Saturday, June 27.People who go to the showrooms, at the Isle of Man Business Park,...
View ArticleCome up with an ice cream flavour to scoop a great prize
One lucky primary school class in the Isle of Man is set to scoop a fantastic prize if they can come up with a new ice cream flavour.The hunt is on to find the right combination for the official ice...
View ArticleCharity golf day raises £6,000
A recent charity golf day raised nearly £6,000 for good causes that support local families.Organised by the Children’s Centre and hosted by Douglas Golf Club, 64 players took part to raise money for...
View ArticleSummerhill Glen police appeal
Police have issued an appeal over damage caused to Summerhill Glen.A statement said: ‘Between 4.45pm and 5pm on Thursday 11th June 2015 damage was caused to the illuminations at Summerhill Glen.‘A...
View ArticleLifeboat and helicopter in jet ski rescue
Ramsey RNLI lifeboat was launched on Saturday to assist a broken down jet ski.A RNLI statement said: ‘Ramsey RNLI all-weather lifeboat was launched at 11:15 on Saturday, June 13 at the request of...
View ArticlePolice appeal over fail to stop collision
Police are appealing for information regarding a fail to stop road traffic collision at Ashberry Avenue in Braddan.A police statement said: ‘Officers are currently investigating a report of a fail to...
View ArticlePolice appeal over Ramsey assault
Police are appealing for witnesses after an assault in which a man was knocked unconscious in Ramsey in the early hours of Saturday.A police statement said: ‘Police are appealing for witnesses after a...
View ArticleOrry requests safety report behind war memorial closure
Orry Mitchell was shocked to see a sign closing off the war memorial in Ballasalla because it ‘may be’ unsafe and a danger to the public.‘It’s an overreaction,’ he said. ‘I do not see big chunks of...
View ArticlePolice appeal over Douglas assault
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 29-year-old local man was assaulted in Douglas on Friday night.The assault, which involved the man being punched to the head, occurred around 9.30pm (June 12)...
View ArticleTT injured riders update, Jamie Hamilton remains critical
TT organisers have issued a further update on the condition of injured riders.There is no change in Jamie Hamilton’s condition. He remains critical.Michael Sweeney is described as comfortable.Roy...
View ArticlePrisoners’ positive effect on planet
Work carried out at the prison is helping to safeguard the environment.Morsbags, reusable shopping bags made from recycled material, are distributed free to encourage people to stop using plastic...
View ArticleTalks to improve dental services
Health chiefs say they are trying to improve NHS dental services to patients in the Isle of Man.They will be holding talks with dentists later this month to discuss how to improve things.The Department...
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