Robbie Cooil was a Port St Mary man ‘to the marrow’
Port St Mary flags are flying at half mast in tribute to former commissioner Robbie Cooil.Robbie died suddenly on Tuesday. He was 72.Born and raised at Ballacreggan Farm, which was also farmed by his...
View ArticleClubs to supply referees with help
Football clubs in the island will have to provide linespeople for their fixtures if they haven’t already been appointed to the game.Coming into effect this Saturday, the idea is to ensure there is...
View ArticleThe beginnings of Manx literature explored by expert
There will be a public lecture entitled ‘In search of the beginnings of Manx literature’ at the weekend.Manx language office Adrian Cain said: ‘As the situation of Manx continues to improve an...
View ArticleShowcase of work in memory of artist Simon Buttimore
Island residents are being asked to share pieces of art, photographs and films created by well-known island artist and film maker Simon Buttimore for an exhibition in his memory.An appeal has been...
View ArticleRoad dug up several times since £500,000 resurfacing
A one and a half mile stretch of road was resurfaced at a cost of nearly half a million pounds - only for it to be dug up again by the water authority no fewer than four times.In Tynwald,...
View ArticleFlood protection will have to wait for national strategy
Maintenance work to clear debris from the rivers and repair retaining walls following last month’s unprecedented flashfloods was outlined in Tynwald this week.But the court was told that any work on...
View ArticleRamsey put unbeaten record on the line at home to Valkyrs A
Women’s PwC Premier LeagueWith just one point separating the top five in the PwC Women’s Premier League, this weekend’s hockey will be a lesson in keeping focus.Perhaps the tensest game across both...
View ArticleRoaming rip-off? Bills may rise again with change in EU law
Removal of mobile phone roaming charges in the European Union could result in Manx customers actually paying more when they travel to the Continent.Brussels has approved the removal of roaming charges...
View ArticleBid to de-register Lorne House provokes objections
An application to remove Castletown’s landmark building Lorne House from the protected buildings register has provoked several objections, including one from Manx National Heritage.The proposal...
View ArticleFlooding sparks school closure
Laxey School is shut today after overnight rain wreaked havoc in the village.Police were opening the Main Road through the village before rush hour after it had been closed due to large amounts of...
View ArticleDouglas make changes to line-up ahead of away day at Anselmians
Fifth-placed Old Mutual Douglas travel on Saturday to Anselmians in South Lancs/Cheshire Division One with a much-changed side. Luke Hyland takes the reins at fly-half, while Will Cain is in for Duncan...
View ArticleManx Sound Exchange: Psychoholic to play at reopening of refurbished bar
For locals in the north of the Isle of Man and indeed anyone wishing to make the journey in that direction this Saturday night, you won’t go far wrong in paying a visit to the newly refurbished Bar...
View ArticleColby v Gymns top match in Division Two
Gymns will be aiming to boost their promotion hopes when they travel to Colby in JCK Division Two on Saturday.The raft of postponements caused by the seemingly never-ending spell of wet weather has...
View ArticleAn island destined for digital success
Isle of Man based IT expert Steve Burrows, in his fortnightly column, asks whether Jersey is in the process of stealing a tech march on the island.From time to time many of us pause for breath, look...
View ArticlePremier League hopefully returns after enforced break
For the first time in more than a month, the Canada Life Premier League will hopefully take centre stage this weekend.Poor weather, worn out pitches and cup games over the last few weeks has meant that...
View ArticleEarly football postponements
Several of this weekend’s football fixtures have already been postponed as a result of the wet weather.The Paddy Power FA Cup preliminary round clash between Pulrose United v St John’s and the JCK...
View ArticleAll rules followed over Laxey bridge contract, insists Minister
All procurement rules were complied with over the contract to demolish Old Laxey bridge, the Minister in charge insisted in Tynwald.Infrastructure Minister Phil Gawne faced questions over why JCK was...
View ArticleMeeting planned to discuss greenways
Work to improve the Isle of Man’s upland tracks is not paying off and some of them should be shut for good, according to an island resident.Friends of the Earth co-ordinator Peter Christian, who is a...
View ArticleBreaking the ‘ICE’to promote the island’s eGaming sector
Law firm Appleby will be represented at a major gaming conference next month.ICE Totally Gaming 2016 is being held at ExCeL, London, from February 2-4, and is expected to attract more than 24,000...
View ArticleHorse tram decision is ‘contrary to reassurances’ from Douglas Corporation...
Manx National Heritage says it is ‘extremely disappointed’ to hear of the closure of Douglas’s horse trams.Earlier today Douglas Council announced the historic attraction would...
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