Watterson’s department under the spotlight
The Social Affairs Policy Review Committee, a standing committee of Tynwald, will be taking oral evidence from Minister for Home Affairs Juan Watterson MHK on Thursday.The chief executive of the...
View ArticleDon’t put ‘for sale’ sign up by police HQ
Plans to outsource some areas of island policing raised concerns among some MHKs in the House of Keys.Backbencher John Houghton described the proposals as ‘half-price policing’ and suggested he would...
View ArticleDepartment moves to save us money
The Department of Home Affairs has transferred its corporate headquarters to the former Drill Hall at Tromode in a move that’s designed to save the taxpayer money.Minister Juan Watterson MHK and...
View ArticleArthur, 90, is awarded Legion d’Honneur
Another Manx veteran of the Normandy landings has been presented with France’s highest honour.Arthur Corkill, 90, received his Legion d’Honneur at the Anfield Manor residential home in Douglas.Madame...
View ArticleChance to find out about Manx careers
A chance to find out more about career skills and employment opportunities in the Isle of Man will be available next week.This year’s Employment and Skills event will be taking place at the Villa...
View ArticleFootball results: Isle of Man FA hit nine in cup tie
The Isle of Man FA rep side cruised into the quarter-finals of the FA Inter-League Cup on Saturday with a resounding 9-0 win over the Cheshire League at Knutsford FC.Ciaran McNulty led the way for Nick...
View ArticleRugby results: Douglas just edged out by league leaders
Douglas narrowly lost 16-17 to South Lancashire and Cheshire Division One leaders West Park St Helens at Port-e-Chee on Saturday.At Mooragh Park, Ramsey went down 31-3 to Cheshire South pacesetters...
View ArticleGales disrupt fast craft
Sailings of the Manannan have been disrupted by forecast gale force winds.Saturday night’s service from Liverpool was brought forward one hour.And Sunday’s 3pm sailing from Douglas will leave at 7am,...
View ArticleRemember a loved one with a Christmas light
Island residents will have the chance to sponsor a Christmas light in memory of a loved one for Hospice Isle of Man.The charity are encouraging the Manx public to sponsor a white light, or one of the...
View ArticleAdrian comments on 90 images as clubs take part in three-way battle
Friday evening saw the presentation of the annual three-way battle between The Southern Photographic Society, The Western Photographic Society, and The Isle of Man Photographic Society, hosted by last...
View ArticleYour Pride in Mann winners
These are your winners of our 2015 Pride in Mann Awards.The results were announced at an awards ceremony held at the Claremont Hotel, in Douglas, on Wednesday.Some 3,049 votes were cast by hundreds of...
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Gardening talents in Douglas have been recognised in the 2015 Douglas in Bloom competition after the Mayor of Douglas, Councillor Sara Hackman, presented winners with their prizes at a reception at...
View ArticleConnie wins air tickets in newspaper competition
David Buck, managing director of CityWing, presents return tickets and two nights’ accommodation to Connie Alden from Ramsey.Also pictured is Sally-Ann Maiden, Isle of Man Newspapers promotions.Connie...
View ArticleCall for covenant consultation
A covenant protecting an area in Port St Mary from over development should not be ‘waived for a fee’ by the local authority without prior consultation with affected parties. That’s the view of resident...
View ArticleSimon to sing at awards
X Factor contestant Simon Lynch is to appear at Isle of Man Newspapers’ Awards for Excellence celebration later this month.The 24-year-old from Greeba will perform in front of hundreds of guests on...
View ArticleWhat do you want to read here?
We asked you a few weeks ago for your thoughts on the weekly ManxSPCA article and there was some feedback on Facebook but it didn’t answer the question we asked!What we would really like to know is...
View ArticleFallen tree blocks road
The Tholt y Will road at Sulby Glen was blocked by a fallen tree this morning (Sunday) in the area of the water treatment works.A team from the Department of Infrastructure was called in to clear the...
View ArticlePullyman: I’ll swap these for them
I must make a point of asking the next passing eight-year-old child if eight-year-old children still collect things.I must also make the point of asking this passing child the question in the presence...
View ArticleTake on the Manchester Marathon for kids’ charity
Fancy running the Greater Manchester Marathon to raise money for an island charity?The Children’s Centre are encouraging island residents to join the charity on their Manchester Marathon endurance...
View ArticlePolice helmet raises cash
Rotary Club of Rushen and Western Mann member David Alcock recently raised £650 for charity through the auction of a white Isle of Man police force helmet which had been signed by famous personalities...
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