Challenges facing companies in the face of intense scrutiny
Dozens of island companies are facing challenges from unprecedented scrutiny by global tax authorities, a leading legal expert has told Business News.Tom Maher, managing director of DQ Advocates said...
View ArticleDo you think you’d like to be a foster carer?
A drop-in session will take place tomorrow lunchtime (Friday) for anyone thinking about becoming a foster carer. It will take place from midday to 2pm at Bourne House, 97 Woodbourne Road, Douglas....
View ArticleVision Awareness Week was a success says blind group
The Manx Blind Welfare Society says its Vision Awareness Week as a success.The week aimed to promote visual impairment in the Isle of Man and highlight the support and services available.During the...
View ArticleNew musical comedy is second to Nun
A new musical comedy written and produced by Trish Fargher is coming to Peel’s Centenary Centre.NunFactor 2, the second show from Little Sisters Productions, takes to the stage from tonight (Thursday)...
View ArticleBurglars steal camera and iPad
Burglars struck in Douglas over night on Tuesday/Wednesday.They struck at a property in Bray Hill, Douglas, and an Apple iPad and a Contour go pro style of camera.Officers from the Criminal...
View ArticleEducation chiefs to assess English admission changes
Education chiefs have no plans to change legislation on when children can start school.In England, the Department of Education is looking at giving parents of summer-born children the right to delay...
View ArticleNew chairman for Peel commissioners
Peel commissioners have elected Christine Moughtin as their new chairman at their latest board meeting, held on Tuesday.Former chairman Ray Harmer was elected as Peel’s new MHK earlier this month.Ms...
View ArticlePersonal tax deadline
If you haven’t already made the journey up to the tax office, submitted your tax return online, or popped it in the post then now is the time to do it. Andrew Gerrard from Harding Lewis has issued a...
View ArticleLaser commando challenge raises £1,800 for charity
Local businesses fought against each other in a laser mayhem commando challenge and raised £1,800 for charity.Six businesses were pitted against one another on the battlefield in South Barrule to raise...
View Article‘Time well spent’ art created while in jail
A new art exhibition has opened at Mother T’s Community Centre in Laxey.‘Time well spent’ is an exhibition by Graham Joughin, which was created while he spent five months in prison.The exhibition will...
View ArticleAmended plans submitted for private school venture
Amended plans have been submitted for a new private school in Douglas.Changes have been made to the proposals for Eaglehurst on Belmont Hill, following highway concerns.The amended application...
View ArticleIs Premier Inn checking in? MLC says hotel chain is eyeing Isle of Man
Is budget hotel chain Premier Inn planning to check-in to the Isle of Man?David Cretney MLC, former tourism minister and now member of Economic Development with responsibility for what’s now called the...
View ArticleConference for cancer survivors at the Palace Hotel
The Cancer Service Users’ Forum will be holding its second Cancer Survivorship Conderence today at the Palace Hotel in Douglas. The conference runs from 10am to 4pm, admission is free and all are...
View ArticleHockey preview
PwC Mixed Premier DivisionBacchas A begin the defence of their title on Saturday afternoon when they meet Canaccord Genuity Vikings Mixed A.Jamie Brown’s Bacchas side will be determined to start their...
View ArticleRare super blood moon and lunar eclipse early Monday
A rare super blood moon and a total lunar eclipse will occur at the same time for the first time in 30 years in the early hours of Monday.The Isle of Man’s famed dark skies status could make this one...
View ArticleChampions meet leaders in Shimmin Wilson Manx Shield
Manx Shield leaders Douglas B meet defending champions PDMS Southern Nomads in this Saturday’s big game.Douglas sit atop the table after two fairly comfortable wins but Nomads have show excellent form...
View ArticleManx start Inter-League Cup defence in Chester
Isle of Man FA manager Nick Hurt has said his squad are eager to start their FA Inter-League Cup defence in Chester on Saturday lunchtime.Hurt and his 16-man selection travel to Cheshire to take on...
View ArticleAthletic face stern test of their title credentials
The big games continue to come thick and fast in JCK Division Two this weekend when league leaders Douglas Athletic face a stern test of their title credentials.Their opponents on Saturday are Gymns...
View ArticleEnjoy dance anthems from Konstruktion
If you’re out and about in Douglas this Saturday night and fancy something a little different musically to the usual rock, indie and acoustic acts (and there’s nothing wrong with those!), then it might...
View ArticleBig beach clean on Sunday
Beach Buddies will be hosting a ‘Big Beach Clean’ at Port Mooar in Maughold at 11am on Sunday (September 27).The event has been organised with Maughold Commissioners to mark the launch of a three-year...
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