Princess arrives by helicopter
Princess Anne is visiting the Isle of Man today.She is pictured here soon after she arrived by helicopter in Noble’s Park, Douglas, this morning.We will have more coverage in Thursday’s Manx Independent.
View ArticleKeys by-election candidates step forward
There are now three names on the ballot paper ahead of the forthcoming House of Keys by-election in Peel.Peel commissioners chairman Ray Harmer and David Pownall will join Leslie Hanson, who announced...
View ArticleMeetings focus on giving boards of commissioners more to do
Discussions are continuing to take place to pave the way for the transfer of additional functions from central to local government.A total of 65 local authority representatives joined the Department of...
View ArticleDigital revolution is here to stay and is key to modern business
Guests at Barclays annual gala dinner were told that embracing digital technologies will be critical to business success. Ruchir Rodrigues, managing director of the Digital Bank at Barclays, was in the...
View ArticleGive Manx band a boost in bid to perform at Irish Festival
A Manx band are appealing for the public’s help as they compete for the chance to play at one of Ireland’s biggest music festivals.Scarlett Parade, comprising the multi-instrumentalist duo of Geoffrey...
View ArticleLapping the TT course 19th century style in four days
It was a step back in time for members of an Isle of Man charity when they climbed aboard a dray pulled by two horses to complete a lap of the TT course.While TT star John McGuinness may be able to...
View ArticleDavid Fayle promoted to finance manager
David Fayle has been appointed to the position of finance manager with Isle of Man Post Office. David first joined the Post Office in 2008 as management accounts clerk where he prepared financial...
View ArticleWalk celebrates Castletown women
A guided walk around Castletown will take place on Thursday at 2pm.Curated by Jude Dicken, ‘History in Heels’ tells the story of the women of the ancient capital.Stories include Lady Buchan, who helped...
View ArticleEvent organiser apologises after Ramsey didn’t rock
Ramsey National Week chairman Stephen Bevan has apologised for the cancellation of Ramsey Rocks, explaining that the committee was acting on weather predictions.The street party event was to be held on...
View ArticleWork hits Castletown trade – is it worth the disruption?
Regeneration work in Castletown square has prompted a record number of comments, according to town commissioner Colin Leather.Meanwhile, another commissioner said he had heard no bad comments and that...
View ArticleBenefits office closes after health and safety review
A social security office has close permanently following a review of staff safety.A total of 80 Job Seekers’ Allowance claimants who use the Cronk y Reayt complex in Port Erin will now have to travel...
View ArticlePeel and St John’s go top as Jackson fires Town to victory
Peel and St John’s are the new leaders of the Isle of Man Premiership.On Saturday they beat Crosby by eight wickets while rivals Cronkbourne lost the top spot after defeat by Castletown.Choosing to bat...
View ArticleIt’s business as usual
It’s business as usual at one of the island’s biggest names in Athol Street following a management buyout of its fiduciary arm.Bosses at Appleby in Athol Street, Douglas, say more staff are set to be...
View ArticleDeath drive pensioner handed suspended sentence
A Sulby pensioner has been sentenced to nine months custody, suspended for two years, for causing the death of a woman by careless driving.Linda Ann Thompson, aged 63, of Ballamanaugh Road, was also...
View ArticleMinister apologises over mixed messages on pension reforms
Tynwald rejected a call for a government body to reconsider its decision to drop plans to raise the minimum retirement age for public servants.That call was made by former Policy and Reform Minister...
View ArticleFree sessions at Silverdale studio
Silverdale Glen’s Craftworks Studio in Ballasalla is holding an open day this Friday.The event is aimed at encouraging people working in education and youth, hospitality and human resources to come...
View ArticleObituary: Tribute to brass band leader Gordon Astill
Tributes have been paid to Gordon Astill, who led Onchan Silver Band for more than half a century.Retired service manager Mr Astill, a former Onchan district commissioner and organist at St Peter’s...
View ArticleCollege plays a big part in helping to attract businesses to the island
Leading island businessman Nigel Wood has issued a rallying cry for the contribution of King William’s College to the local economy.Mr Wood is chairman of the governors at the Castletown independent...
View ArticleRamsey going to the dogs
Ramsey could become the island’s dog-friendly capital, according to town commissioner Alex Allinson.He has welcomed the Department of the Environment’s decision to lift its ban on allowing dogs into...
View ArticleAll systems go for an out of this world adventure
The countdown is on for a lucky pair of sixth-form students who are setting off for an out-of-this-world adventure in the United States.Ballakermeen High School’s Josie McGarrigle and Sam Lancaster,...
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