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Karl Stuart Moore and Sandra Marion Moore sold 22 Manor Park, Onchan for £880,000 to Ian James Ross, 2 Turnberry Avenue, Onchan.Gary Paul Allen and Helen Allen sold Ballavitchel, Barroose Road, Lonan,...
View ArticleBanks to open late after computer problems
BRANCHES of the Isle of Man Bank and NatWest will be opening earlier and closing later for the rest of the week.The Isle of Man Bank branches in Ramsey, Peel, Castletown and Regent Street, Douglas, and...
View ArticleGary Coleman and Martina Nessten: Sulby garden market is ‘magical’
THE hard work of a couple who have created a hidden garden paradise in Sulby has earned them a customer service nomination in this year’s Flybe-sponsored Pride in Mann awards.The small gardening...
View ArticleMartial Arts training for surviving on the streets
IN preparation for a night of ‘homelessness’ to help raise funds for a humanitarian trip to Ukraine next year, charity members sought martial arts advice to help them feel safer during their night on...
View ArticleFilm deal’s good for the island but I’m not a great fan of the silver screen
TREASURY Minister Eddie Teare says there has been an ‘amazing’ response from people in the film industry since Tynwald voted in principle to support investment in the Pinewood film studios.He said that...
View ArticleNASA scientist to give two lectures
Students from the island’s five secondary schools will attend a lecture from one of the world’s leading planetary scientists, Dr Paul Schenk.The lecture is being held at Ballakermeen High School’s...
View ArticleIsle of Man to feature on television again on Sunday
THE Isle of Man has featured on one countryside television programme this week and will feature on another on Sunday. ITV1’s Countrywise travelled to the island to film for its programme earlier in the...
View ArticleStars
Tuesday, June 26Aries (March 21 - April 20) This is a fiery week when passions may flare! Easily provoked, you need to hold back at times to avoid impulsive outbursts. This may not be easy when you...
View ArticleKelly Holmes to inspire Manx sport
SPORT in the Isle of Man has received a huge boost with news that Kelly Holmes Education will deliver the Isle of Man Sporting Excellence Programme and inspire a whole new generation of sports...
View ArticleGolf for Crossroads
There is still time to enter a team of four to take part in Crossroads Care Golf Day on Thursday, July 19, at Douglas Golf Club.Crossroads Care Golf Day provides businesses and corporations with an...
View ArticleRamsey roadworks hit buses
The island’s state-owned bus company is warning of disruption to a route in Ramsey.Bus Vannin says that route 19 will be subject to changes due to roadworks in Market Square.Buses are currently unable...
View ArticleG20 boost for Isle of Man’s reputation
THE Isle of Man’s reputation has been given a big boost at the meeting of the G20 countries in Los Cabos, Mexico.The OECD Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes...
View ArticleTT air traffic up 4 per cent
The TT fortnight saw a 4 per cent increase in air traffic over the same time last year.Figures released today (Tuesday) show that more than 41,100 passengers used Ronaldsway during the period May 27 to...
View ArticleCan we stop bribery in the Isle of Man?
PUBLIC views are being sought on plans to strengthen the legislation to combat bribery.The proposed introduction of the Bribery Bill 2012 will bring the Isle of Man further into line with evolving...
View ArticleFees disappointment for Cambridge students
TWO Manx students who studied at the University of Cambridge have voiced their disappointment the Department of Education and Children may no longer foot the bill.Earlier this month, the Manx...
View ArticleAmendments to planning system ‘make it easier’
PLANNING approval will no longer be needed for minor changes to residential properties.Tynwald approved the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2012 last week.Infrastructure...
View ArticleTUC boss blasts Pinewood studios deal
A UNION boss has blasted Tynwald’s decision to back a £49 million deal to invest in the Pinewood studios.Andrew Shipley, president of the Isle of Man Trades Union Council, criticised the government for...
View ArticleFirst time buyers scheme is extended
GOVERNMENT’S first-time buyers scheme has been extended for up to 2 years.It has helped more than 1,250 people to buy their first home in 10 years.Social Care Minister Chris Robertshaw MHK successfully...
View Article‘Larry’ boosts Skanco rebrand
ISLAND-BASED IT services provider, Skanco Business Systems Limited celebrated the launch of a new website designed to further expose the company’s well established commercial offerings as well as...
View ArticleCouple lose US holiday
AN elderly couple who lost out on a dream holiday and a cruise because the American authorities revoked their entry visas in error are fighting to find answers and get their money back.John and Mary...
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