Health experts to visit the island
Experts in a wide range of health issues, including nutrition, diabetes, lifestyle, dental health, hearing and tinnitus, are coming to the Isle of Man next week to give free advice at a two-day...
View ArticleWe should introduce a national living wage, Bell says
The Chief Minister has said that he backs the idea of the introduction of a national living wage. Mr Bell told the Keys: ‘It is possible, if we can identify what would be deemed as an acceptable...
View ArticleMore than 900 job vacancies notified to Job Centre in one month
There were more job vacancies notified to the Job Centre than ever before in September, the government says.Chief Minister Allan Bell MHK says the statistic shows show growth in the economy and...
View ArticleCharities urged to apply for cash for projects to help developing countries
Manx-registered charities can now apply for this year’s grant funding of projects that aim to address the root causes of poverty in developing countries.Funding for up to 100 per cent of project costs...
View ArticleColley and Cannell set for Manx rally championship shoot-out
2014 winners Nigel and Jade Cannell will lead a high-quality, over-subscribed entry of 70 crews into the PokerStars Rally on Saturday.Heading into the Eurocars Motorsport Manx Rally Championship...
View ArticleThe finalists for Isle of Man Newspapers Awards for Excellence
The 48 finalists in this year’s Isle of Man Newspapers’ Awards for Excellence have been announced.This is the tenth anniversary year for the awards and the entries have reflected every area of the...
View ArticleFour-pronged attack for TotW
There were goals galore in the Canada Life Premier League’s six games at the weekend.With 35 goals raining in at an average of nearly six per match, it’s no wonder that the latest Team of the Week...
View ArticleTeare signs tax agreement with Romania
The Isle of Man has signed a Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA) with Romania.The TIEA was signed during a ceremony in London on 4 November 2015, by His Excellency Mihnea Ioan Motoc, Romania...
View Article‘Horrendous’ traffic putting children at risk
The safety of children walking to school in Ballabeg is at risk because of the ‘horrendous’ traffic.That is the view of parent Ali De Backer, who – with other parents – is calling for action to be...
View ArticleFree guided tours mark 15th birthday
It’s 15 years since the Manx Aviation and Military Museum opened at the airport and to celebrate, on Sunday, there will be free guided tours and a chance to see some of the museum’s treasures which...
View ArticleOrchard specialist boosts cider hopes
Hopes for growing cider apple orchards could be boosted by a visit next week of an established expert.The Manx Cider Company has made no secret it would love to source more cider from orchards in the...
View ArticleDemolition begins on former garage
Demolition has begun on the former Motorlands garage at Bay ny Carrickey, Rushen.Hartford Homes secured planning consent in September to build three detached homes, each with an attached double garage,...
View ArticlePresident recalls her own school days at prize giving
President of Tynwald Clare Christian BSc MLC made a return visit to Ramsey Grammar School as guest of honour at the annual prize giving.Recalling her own schooldays, she remembered that the prize...
View ArticleMUA plans hike in sewerage rate
Tynwald will be asked this month to approve a hike in the sewerage rate.The sewerage rate was introduced in April this year to replace the £50 flat rate toilet tax, deemed by many to be inequitable,...
View ArticleManx bands to perform live sets for BBC Introducing
Two Manx bands have been chosen to perform live sets in Preston for BBC Introducing.Scarlett Parade and Cartesian Jetstream will perform 20-minute sets at The Ferret on Saturday next week (November 14)...
View ArticleLegal highs – a ‘growing problem’ for our schools
A group of teachers has raised concerns at an apparent rise in drug-related problems at their school including the use of so-called legal highs.Meanwhile, the island’s Chief Constable says...
View ArticleCross-country league event at Ballannette this Sunday
The cross-country season continues this Sunday over the undulating course at Ballannette, Lonan promoted by Manx Harriers and starting at 2pm.Record competitor numbers competed in the opening round of...
View ArticleBernard Moffatt, Outside Left: Radiation guinea pigs
There are aspects of the British nuclear industry that are like a black comedy.A few years ago I learned that a UK train-spotters’ magazine openly published details of transports of nuclear waste.The...
View ArticleNo ride for Knight, but McCanney set for a change?
As the island celebrates its rich heritage with the International Six Days Enduro (formerly ISDT) this weekend at Knock Froy, two of our finest riders of all-time are looking for new jobs in what is a...
View ArticleLuxury watchmaker scoops UK award
Acclaimed island watchmaker Roger Smith has won a prestigious British award.The leading horologist scooped the award for ‘Best British Luxury Craftsmanship’ at the Walpole Awards at the Dorchester...
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