Railway enthusiast to give talk
Bill Cubbon, a well known steam railway enthusiast, will be giving a illustrated talk on ‘The Isle of Man Victorian Steam Railway’ on Friday evening to members of the Isle of Man Victorian Society.The...
View ArticleYoungsters urged to look through classroom windows for birdwatching project
Charity Manx BirdLife is encouraging the island’s schoolchildren to take part in a huge birdwatching exercise.For the past 15 years, tens of thousands of schoolchildren across the UK have stared out of...
View ArticleBell: I want to put a stop to new charges and downsize government instead
Chief Minister Allan Bell says he wants a stop to new and increased charges.His comments came as Tynwald last week narrowly voted through a 50 per cent hike in the sewerage rate.Mr Bell said other...
View ArticleHistoric breakaway on state pensions
Tynwald unanimously approved changes to ensure future retirees are left no worse off following an historic breakaway from the UK state pension system.Treasury Minister Eddie Teare told the court that...
View ArticleManxies meet Luke Rowe and Geraint Thomas at Newport track
A large squad of 22 Team RL360 members travelled down to Wales during the recent half-term holiday for three days of track coaching at Newport velodrome.The riders spent a precious 18 hours on the...
View ArticleTrio off to Para champs
The Isle of Man will have three representatives in the British National Para Swimming Championships which are being held at the Commonwealth Pool in Manchester next month.The three inspirational...
View ArticleInquiry begins into £21m plan to redevelop Douglas promenades
A three-day public inquiry is currently taking place into plans to redevelop Douglas promenades.The £21m Department of Infrastructure scheme has proved controversial so far, with polarised opinion over...
View ArticleA fundraising night to remember
Shaken but not stirred! This was the resolute cool, calm and collected stance taken by members of Douglas Rotary Club and guests at a James Bond themed charity fundraising event. Members and their...
View ArticleJactor Project helped parents through hard year
A project to commemorate two brothers who died last year has spread to 60 countries.The Jactor Project was dreamt up by Ray Lakeman whose sons Jacques and Torin died together at the tragically young...
View Article£8.3m X-blocks solution to Gansey flooding
An £8.3m scheme involving larger X-blocks of rock armour is the most likely flood defence solution for Brewery beach at Gansey.This was said at a public meeting held on November 12 to discuss flood...
View ArticleChristmas Primestock Show tomorrow
This year the Southern District Agricultural Society will be hosting the Christmas Primestock Show tomorrow (Thursday) and on Saturday.The first venue for the Stock Show on Thursday will be Knockaloe...
View ArticleVictoria Wright wins Young Musician of Mann 2015
Flautist Victoria Wright has been named Young Musician of Mann 2015.The contest, held at the Erin Arts Centre every two years, is open to instrumentalists under the age of 19.Victoria was awarded the...
View ArticleDarts: Annual Billy Moughtin competition this Saturday
The 10th anniversary Billy Moughtin Memorial darts competition takes place this Saturday (Nov 28) at the Manor Hotel, Willaston.Signing on will be from 1pm for a 2pm start. Men’s and women’s singles...
View ArticleIndependent inspector says ‘Yes, you should build 5,000 new homes in Isle of...
An independent inspector has supported the key recommendations outlined in the draft Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2015.The inspector’s report, which takes into account evidence submitted at the recent...
View Article39-year-old died after taking non-prescribed drugs
An inquest into the death of a 39-year-old man from Douglas this afternoon reached a verdict of death by non-dependent abuse of drugs.Trevor Bruce Kerr, of Mona Drive, was found dead in bed at his home...
View ArticleConcert celebrations to mark Ramsey’s 150th anniversary
The series of choir concerts celebrating the 150th anniversary of Ramsey continues with a performance by the Lon Dhoo Male Voice Choir on Friday at Waterloo Road Methodist Church at 7.30pm. The...
View ArticleSurvivor Jenny says thank you with cakes
Breast cancer survivor Jenny Smith is holding a Cuppa and Cake event to thank everyone who supported her through her illness, one year after her diagnosis.The event takes place at Braddan Memorial...
View ArticleLasenby Knox bolsters team
Lasenby Knox has continued its pattern of recent growth by appointing Christina Skelly as a chartered financial planner, and Rachel Stynes as client relationship manager. Having obtained the gold...
View ArticleTravelling 3,500km in a 7hp rickshaw
A group of people from the Isle of Man are going to go on a 3,500km fundraising journey – in a rickshaw.It’s all to raise money for Hospice Isle of Man.The intrepid nine are Adam Callister, Fern...
View ArticlePilot ASK Ramsey scheme aims to break down barriers
A pilot scheme is being launched in Ramsey to help young people learn about community and social issues.The first ASK Ramsey event will take place at Ramsey Town Hall on Saturday from 11am to 3pm, and...
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