Brek is such a patriotic pony
SPORTING a Manx triskelion and two Celtic designs, Brek the pony is clearly getting into the spirit of Tynwald Day.He was given the makeover at Pennybridge stables in Kirk Michael – and seemed to enjoy...
View ArticleBusinesses urged to back new campaign called ReallyManx
TWENTY ‘big name’ companies in the island are backing a new campaign called ReallyManx.The initiative comes complete with a logo and has been spearheaded by Manx Business Connection Ltd.Chairman John...
View ArticleBook review: The Bike Book: Complete Bicycle Maintenance by Mark Storey
As old rail lines are transformed into cycleways and the designated Cycling Cities and Towns project takes off, it comes as no surprise that cycling is now officially one of Britain’s favourite...
View ArticleIsle of Man Bank Regent Street branch to open on Saturday
ISLE of Man Bank will be opening its Regent Street branch in Douglas tomorrow (Saturday).The move is designed to assist customers encountering difficulties in light of ongoing technical problems being...
View ArticleGerrard warms up for Helsinki in style
AN impressive fourth place over 5,000 metres at the Aviva UK Championships and Olympic trials at Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium on Sunday has given Keith Gerrard a boost ahead of his appearance in the...
View ArticleChamps start this weekend
The 2012 Ladies’ Amateur Manx Golf Championship, sponsored by Appleby, start at Rowany Golf Club this weekend.The competition begins with two knock-out rounds on Sunday, July 1 at 9am and 2pm.The first...
View ArticleHatcher to tackle Alpe d’Huez event
Graeme Hatcher is tackling the pre-Tour La Marmotte over a 174km route between Bourg d’Oisans and Alpe d’Huez on Saturday, July 7.The event is similar to L’Etape du Tour, with rolling road closures,...
View ArticleIsle of Man lose opening game in Gibraltar
THE Isle of Man’s national football team suffered a disappointing defeat in their opening game at the inauguaral International Challenge Shield in Gibraltar on Thursday evening.The hosts dominated...
View ArticleLast chance to enter basketball scholarship program
ENTRIES close for the Isle of Man Basketball Association’s 2012 summer NBC Camps Scholarship program today (Friday).The scholarship program is open to all Isle of Man residents who wish to attend NBC...
View ArticleBell defends decision not to sack Cretney
CHIEF Minister Allan Bell has defended the decision not to sack Infrastructure Minister David Cretney following revelations that he disclosed confidential information to two constituents.Mr Cretney...
View ArticleWe can’t break free from UK
MANX independence from the UK is neither practical nor feasible in the short term, Treasury Minister Eddie Teare has said.His comments came after a senior Jersey politician called for the Channel...
View ArticleThere’s no need to go to London when we have the Alternative Olympics
If your swimming talent has taken a dive and your synchronised swimming skills are less than rhythmic or if you’ve missed out on the London 2012 ticket draw Junior Achievement Isle of Man has the...
View ArticleAll clear for KSF (IoM)
THE operation and regulation of the island’s branch of Kaupthing Singer & Friedlander played no part in the bank’s downfall.That’s the view of Treasury Minister Eddie Teare MHK after an inquiry by...
View ArticleGreen Mann Bedding: An elegant solution
ONE of the key environmental messages to reduce the amount of waste we as individuals create is simple: consume less.Simple the concept may be, in practice it is easily forgotten. Unless you happen to...
View ArticleAnagh Coar School’s Olympic pageant
PUPILS from Anagh Coar School, in Douglas, performed a spectacular Olympics opening ceremony in front of parents.The event saw each class representing a different country – Mexico, Australia, China,...
View ArticleA wicket deal for club
JUNIOR cricket has been given a boost by Colas IOM Group.The southern-based private road surface treatment contractor has continued its support of Finch Hill Cricket Club in Douglas by funding a...
View ArticleSolid start by Cav in Tour de France
MARK Cavendish produced a solid display in Saturday’s time trial on the opening day of the 2012 Tour de France.The Manx Missile completed the 6.4-kilometre prologue course around the Belgian city of...
View ArticleCrutchlow fifth at Assen
RAMSEY resident Cal Crutchlow continued his impressive season with a fifth place finish at the Assen MotoGP in Holland on Saturday.The Yamaha Tech 3 rider qualified in fifth place but was forced off...
View ArticleOz Celtic festival gets message from Mann
EIGHT members of the Queensland Manx Society (QMS) travelled more than 200 miles to erect their bright red tent and raise the Manx flag at the Australian Celtic Festival held at Glen Innes, New South...
View ArticleSledding in Arctic raises charity cash
A once-in-a-lifetime adventure sledding across the Arctic Circle saw two MEA staff raise more than £2,000 for The Children’s Centre.Human resources administrator Helen Callow and IT technician Rod Kaye...
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