Could you be a watchdog for council?
An appeal is being made for a new member to join a Douglas Council committee dedicated to promoting high standards of conduct in public life. The recruit, who must be independent of the council, will...
View ArticleCharity takes on Jurby pre-school
THE Children’s Centre will take over the lease at the Department of Education and Children’s pre-school at Jurby, the charity has announced.Michael MHK Alfred Cannan said he gave the announcement a...
View ArticleSpace colony conference
A CALL for a united effort to colonise the solar system will be made by delegates at an out of this world conference next week.Organised by the Scientific Preparatory Academy for Cosmic Explorers...
View ArticleBook review: Glass Geishas by Susanna Quinn
The sultry hostess clubs of Tokyo’s bustling Roppongi district are like a magnet for young western women eager to make money fast.All a girl needs to do to earn a small fortune is flirt with the city’s...
View ArticleAttractive prospect for former deemster
FORMER First Deemster the late Mike Kerruish joined the Prospect hall of fame on Monday when his picture was unveiled on the bar room wall.Deemster Kerruish, who died in 2010, joins about 20 others...
View ArticleImpressive Crutchlow fifth at Assen GP
CAL Crutchlow produced another heroic performance to finish fifth in the Dutch Grand Prix at Assen on Saturday.Defying the pain of a fractured heel and a dislocated left ankle he suffered in a practice...
View ArticleTin Baths
THE 41st World Tin Bath Championships take place this Saturday, July 7 in the middle harbour at Castletown, starting at 2.30pm.This year’s event has attracted entries from more than 90 competitors...
View ArticleSchools’ jubilee changes
TWO Douglas schools are to mark the Queen’s 60 year reign with a jubilee name change.From September, Murray’s Road Junior School will amalgamate with its feeder infants’ school Ballaquayle and be known...
View ArticleManx finish third in Gibraltar
Footballers beat Guernsey in third/fourth place play-offHaving lost to the hosts two days earlier, the Manx got back to winning ways thanks to goals from Calum Morrissey, Ciaran McNulty and Nick...
View ArticleHitman Hattersley extends deal with Stockport County
Former Castletown MFC striker signs new contract at Conference clubFORMER Castletown MFC footballer Dan Hattersley has been handed a contract extension after an excellent start to life at Stockport...
View ArticleSteady start for Cav
MARK Cavendish produced a strong ride in Saturday’s time trial on the opening day of the Tour de France.He completed the 6.4-kilometre prologue course around the Belgian city of Liege in a time of 7min...
View ArticleGerrard ninth in European 10,000m
KEITH Gerrard produced one of the finest moments in his athletics career to date with ninth place in the men’s 10,000 metre final at the European Athletics Championships in Helsinki on Saturday...
View ArticleQueenie Festival fun for all the family
THE annual Queenie Festival took place at the weekend.Friday kicked off the three-day event, which included plenty of marine life, fishy food and live music.The event, which is in its fourth year,...
View ArticleChief Minister accused of hypocrisy as he keeps Cretney
DOUBLE standards: that’s the charge being levelled against Chief Minister Allan Bell who stands accused of inconsistency in his treatment of code of conduct breaches by two Ministers.Just 10 days after...
View ArticleStars
Tuesday, July 3Aries (March 21 - April 20) This is an exciting week and one which will set the pattern for some time to come. An offer comes from an unexpected direction and certainly takes you by...
View ArticleTwenty-three cyclists going from Land’s End to John O’Groats for Children’s...
A GROUP of cyclists are currently taking part in a 910-mile cycle ride from Land’s End to John O’Groats to raise funds for The Children’s Centre.They set off on Saturday and it’s expected to take nine...
View ArticleHow to get to St John’s on Tynwald Day
EXTRA buses will operate between Douglas, St John’s and Peel – via Union Mills and Crosby – on Tynwald Day (Thursday).The bank holiday bus service will be in operation.There will be a bus every 20...
View ArticleIt’s all going on in Ramsey
Ramsey National Week, which is now in its tenth year, is currently being held.A number of events this year have a jubilee theme.A photographic exhibition featuring past royal visits to Ramsey will be...
View ArticleWhat should Isle of Man tax strategy be?
THE public is being asked what the island’s tax strategy should be.In his 2012 Budget speech, Treasury Minister Eddie Teare MHK said he would publish a new taxation strategy before the end of this year...
View ArticleSuspect with two teeth missing
Police are requesting for information regarding an assault which occurred in Willaston at around 11:30pm on Saturday. Officers want to speak with a man who is described as being in his early 20s, about...
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