Shimmin’s was the stand-out Manx run of the national championships
A considerable number of Manx Harriers athletes took part in the Saucony National Cross-Country Championships at Donington Park, Leicestershire on Saturday.The stand-out performance was probably Karen...
View ArticleAviation museum buys pictures of Douglas Head crash
Four photographs giving a vivid window into a unique period of Manx history have been bought by the Manx Aviation and Military Museum.The museum, based by the airport at Ronaldsway, bought the black...
View ArticleNew Mount Murray is good news, says Chief Minister
Chief Minister Allan Bell has welcomed the sale of the Mount Murray Hotel and Country Club.Comis Holdings has announced plans for a ‘world class’ hotel and leisure development after a deal to buy the...
View ArticleAre things cheaper or more expensive?
The cost of living has risen on one measure and fallen on another.According to the Consumer Prices Index, in February things on average wre 0.7 per cent cheaper than they were a year earlier. In...
View ArticleSame sex marriage opt outs rejected
Legislation of same sex marriage has moved a significant step closer after the bill’s clauses stage won overwhelming support in the House of Keys.And following a successful amendment from Ramsey MHK...
View ArticleIsle of Man Government draws up enforced EU ‘Manxit’ strategy
A report is being drawn up on the implications on the Isle of Man of the UK voting to leave the European Union.Chief Minister Allan Bell told the House of Keys: ‘Work is in hand on a report for the...
View ArticleCyber criminals and fraudsters looking to hit island companies
Business leaders must remain alert to the dangers from cyber criminals, an island expert has warned.Alison Cregeen said: ‘It would be naïve to think that we are insulated here from what is happening...
View ArticleCan Ramsey thwart the Vikings express in women’s top flight?
After a breathless few days of hockey last week which saw the top teams taking each other on, there’s no let-up in the action across pitches this coming weekend.Game of the day comes undoubtedly from...
View ArticleManx Sound Exchange: Post War Stories and In The Blood to play double bill
This Saturday sees the Amber Bar in Douglas opening its doors to host a pretty special double header.On one side you’ll see the excellent trip hop, heavy psychedelia rock behemoth that is Post War...
View ArticleIn-form Ramsey B take on C’town in first Plate semi-final
Ramsey B put in an impressive performance on Saturday to beat Vagabonds B 25-18 and keep their very faint Manx Shield chances alive. They do, however, have a good chance this weekend to join their...
View ArticleVandal scratches parked BMW
A vandal scratched a car parked on Laxey promenade on Wednesday afternoon.The black BMW was parked on the far side of the promenade close to the toilets when the damage occurred.A police spokesman...
View ArticleRoyal aim to derail Athletic’s double bid
Douglas Athletic’s quest for a league and cup double faces a tough test this weekend when they go up against Douglas Royal in the quarter-finals of the GH Corlett Woods Cup.The Pinks are well on course...
View ArticleShow helps with pregnancy and pre-school age children
The Isle of Man Bump, Baby and Toddler Show took place on Sunday at the Villa Marina’s Royal Hall.The event showcased Manx products and supported organisations to help parents from pregnancy to those...
View ArticleREVIEW: She-koyokh deliver melting pot of European music
You can never seem to get away from Europe these days, and all you seem to hear is how better everyone would be if we drew up the borders, stuck to our own kind and keep each other at arm’s length.How...
View ArticleRevel in history of Palace Lido at special one-day event
A group of students will be recreating the heyday of the iconic Palace Lido with a one-off event this weekend.‘The Palace Lido through the ages’ takes place on Saturday at the Palace Hotel and Casino,...
View ArticleTime for Peel to get points on the board in title chase
Peel will be hoping for a Canada Life Premier run out for the first time since November 21 on Saturday.Steve Falconer’s side’s recent outings have been limited to the Paddy Power FA Cup with...
View ArticleClaim to get flight cash back after air tax is scrapped for children
Manx families who have booked flights off the island may be able to claim an air tax refund.Passenger watchdog TravelWatch is urging those booked to fly with their children under the age of 16 to check...
View ArticleCup stars line-up in latest TotW
This week’s Team of the Week is a Paddy Power FA Cup special, featuring those that impressed in Saturday’s quarter-final ties.There was plenty of goals and no shortage of drama across the weekend’s...
View Article‘I started on a Yamaha and may well end on one!’
David Knight and young Jake Subachus will be flying the flag for the Isle of Man in the 2016 British Enduro Championship - to begin with at least.With the McCanney brothers committed to other things,...
View ArticleLaw to give people more equality in the Isle of Man
The Equality Bill – the island’s first comprehensive legislation against discrimination – will begin its passage through the branches of Tynwald with a first reading in the Legislative Council on...
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