Take a walk in a colon
A walk-through colon was one of the star attractions at this week’s Isle of Man College annual health fair.The theme for this year’s event was ‘looking after the whole you’ and the fair gave students...
View ArticleWill you take zipwire plunge in May?
AN outdoor adventure park at South Barrule plantation is taking shape, and is due to open to the public in the first week of May.It will feature a low ropes course, a big stand-alone zipwire, and...
View ArticleCamera discovered in King William’s College toilet
A POLICE investigation is being carried out at King William’s College in Castletown.The college has released a statement to say that on Wednesday a digital camera was discovered in a pupil toilet area...
View ArticlePrescription charges for more of us
MORE people could have to pay for medical prescriptions if government plans get the go-ahead.The Department of Health wants to change the age-related exemptions for the charges and is to ask Tynwald to...
View ArticleHoliday nightmare for couple in passport mix up
AN island-based couple were left distraught and out of pocket when they were denied boarding a flight to the Canary Islands because of a passport mix-up.Retired chartered accountant Chris Hobdell and...
View ArticleMountain Road, Tholt-e-Will and Bheinney Phott roads reopen following snowfall
THE Mountain Road, Tholt-e-Will and Beinney Phott roads have now all reopened after being closed earlier following overnight snowfall on high ground in the Isle of Man.Police are, however, urging...
View ArticleGreen lanes ban for bikes?
MOTORBIKES and quad bikes could be banned permanently from some green lanes under suggestions being considered to prevent further damage to the upland tracks.But Infrastructure Minister David Cretney...
View ArticleHard-core porn in book for kids
A FANTASY novel published as a children’s hospice fundraiser has been withdrawn from sale – after it was discovered that some copies were accidentally printed with extracts of hard core pornography.The...
View ArticleM&S to hold beach clean in April
MARKS & Spencer (M&S) is calling on its customers and employees to don their wellies again and volunteer to help their local community by cleaning Douglas Beach next month.With the support of...
View ArticleBoxer Asbo is a Cruft’s winner
A BALLASALLA woman and her boxer proved every dog does have its day after walking away with a top prize at Crufts.Co-owner Gemma Stockton, aged 26, and Asbo (show name Roamaro Read All About It with...
View ArticleThree men arrested in fight probe
POLICE are appealing for information after a 25-year-old man was allegedly assaulted in Ramsey.Three men have been arrested, interviewed and released on police bail in connection with the...
View ArticleTT marshals: sign up now online
THE TT marshals’ association is urging as many marshals as possible to sign up on-line this year so they can save the the cost of posting out the forms.But anyone thinking about it should act without...
View ArticleBicycle worth £2,500 is stolen
Ramsey police are investigating the theft of a white Cannondale Super Six road cycle and a turbo trainer.The bike is fitted with a set of tri-handle bars and is valued at £2,500.It was taken from a...
View ArticleBendy bus trial ‘gone well’ says minister
THE month-long trial of bendy buses – which ended last week – has gone well, the minister in charge insists.But Community, Culture and Leisure Minister Graham Cregeen said he is still keeping an open...
View Article£5.6m housing project for Pulrose
WORK is due to start in July on a 38-unit sheltered accommodation complex in Upper Pulrose.The £5.61m project is expected to take 18 months to complete and constitutes phase 10 of Douglas Council’s...
View ArticleStars
Monday, March 18Aries (March 21 - April 20) Try to relax more this week. Living in the ‘here and now’ and not worrying about every little thing really works! The little surprise that is around the...
View ArticleSome bus cleaners have earned £52,000 a year
BUS cleaners have been earning up to £52,000 a year.The Examiner reveals the figure today on the front page.Inside, the paper reveals that local politicians – councillors in Douglas and commissioners...
View ArticlePermanent Bank moves to new home
Permanent Bank International Ltd has moved into the ground-floor banking hall of Hillary House in Prospect Hill, Douglas.The floorspace was rented by the government until recently.Bank managing...
View ArticleLegCo elections seek to fill four vacancies
A SPECIAL sitting of the House of Keys will vote today to fill the four vacancies in the Legislative Council.It is by no means certain that all four seats will be filled at the first ballot.But Chief...
View ArticleThe island’s education boss is to retire
THE top civil servant in the Department of Education and Children is to retire at the end of August.Chief executive officer Stuart Dobson, who will be 61, has headed the department since January 2011,...
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