Bat spotting evening walk
The Manx Bat Group will lead an evening bat spotting walk from Marown School.The walk along the old railway line in Glen Vine takes place from 9.30pm on Saturday, June 27.There will be an introductory...
View ArticleMountain Road to return to two-way traffic
The Mountain Road will return to two-way traffic this afternoon (Monday).The route has been one-way for the dutration of the two-week TT festival, but closes this morning at 9.30pm to allow cones and...
View ArticleHidden gardens of town open to public
The hidden gardens of Castletown will open their gates to the public this weekend, June 20-21, to raise funds for Castletown Heritage. Entry is by programme, at £2 an adult, available from a stall in...
View ArticlePupils raise money for Finley
The fourth form (ages 11-13) at King William’s College has raised more than £2,000 for the Wish upon a Dream charity, after students took part in a sponsored triathlon.The event consisted of a...
View ArticleSimcocks raises money for Manx Stroke Foundation
Staff at law firm Simcocks swapped their suits for jeans to raise money for the Manx Stroke Foundation.The Douglas-based company held a series of dress-down Fridays to collect more than £400 and...
View ArticleFreemasons donate £4,000 to TT and MGP helicopter
The Provincial Grand Lodge of the Freemasons in the Isle of Man has raised money for Isle of Man Motorsport Medical Services to provide equipment for the two ‘airmed’ helicopters used at the TT and MGP...
View ArticleHarris leads the way in golf champs
Tom Harris led the way in the qualifying round of the Grant Thornton Manx Amateur Golf Championship at Mount Murray on Saturday.Harris completed the day with rounds of 76 and 70 for a total of 146 to...
View ArticleAccident verdict on Alpine crash driver
An accidental death verdict was recorded on a plasterer from Ramsey who was thrown from his car when it crashed near Alpine Cottage just three days after Christmas.Jamie Joseph Cowhig, aged 27, of...
View ArticleGet creative at the Hub
A new series of creative activities will be available at the Hub, Thie Rosen, Port Erin from June 29.Newly-appointed community artist Angela Patchett, whose position is funded by the Arts Council and...
View ArticleInformation on services for disabled and older people
An information day for older people and those with disabilities is being held in Castletown Civic Centre from 1.30am to 3pm on June 23. The aim of the day is to provide information about services and...
View ArticleTalk to raise funds for Nepal earthquake appeal
An illustrated talk on Nepal to raise funds for PHASE Worldwide Nepal Earthquake Appeal will be given in St Catherine’s Church hall, Port Erin, at 7pm on Monday (June 22) by Sheila Bull, whose sister,...
View ArticleSummer sunset stroll for Diana Princess of Wales Hospice at Home Trust
A summer sunset stroll in aid of the Diana Princess of Wales Hospice at Home Trust will be held on June 25.The walk starts at the Eary Cushlin car park - from 5pm - to the ancient keeill at Lag ny...
View ArticleTynwald today: Karran to quiz Bell about what he knew about Manx Gas takeover
Questions about the takeover of Manx Gas’s parent company by a Bermuda-based investment fund will be raised in Tynwald today.Peter Karran (Lib Van, Onchan) will quiz Chief Minister Allan Bell over...
View ArticleLife of Manx historian John Qualtrough is celebrated
Proud Manxman and local historian John Karran Qualtrough has passed away and his life was celebrated in a service at Rushen Parish church.Born in 1940 in Port St Mary, when he was 10 months old his...
View ArticleA mansion could be built on site of former Howstrake holiday camp
The site of the derelict Howstrake holiday camp in Onchan could be cleared to make way for a mansion.This week’s Isle of Man Examiner has more details.Also in the paper, there’s a round-up of TT news,...
View ArticleMan dies while under police guard at Noble’s Hospital
A 27-year-old man from Douglas has died while under police guard at Noble’s Hospital.An investigation is now taking place into the death, which occurred in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday).The...
View ArticlePlatform to allow people in wheelchairs to fish at reservoir
Disabled anglers will have improved access to another of the island’s reservoirs from this month.The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture has adapted a platform at Injebreck Reservoir, West...
View ArticleHotel gets accolade from website
The Welbeck Hotel and Restaurant in Douglas has been recognised as a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame winner. The Certificate of Excellence award celebrates excellence in hospitality...
View ArticleNow it’s viva Espana for Microgaming
Isle of Man gaming software giant Microgaming is tapping into the Spanish market following news that the regulated market has opened up there for business.Big name gambling firm bet365 has signed a...
View ArticleCommittal date for firms involved in fatal accident
The case against two companies facing charges of a health and safety breach following the death of a construction worker has been adjourned for committal to the Court of General Gaol Delivery.Gareth...
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