Manx gaelic choir is Carlow bound
THE island will be represented at the annual International Pan Celtic Festival, taking place in Ireland next week.The aim of the event, taking place in Carlow from April 2-7, is to promote and...
View ArticleBendy bus trial cost £10k
TOTAL cost of the recent bendy bus trial was less than £10,000.The month-long trial was aimed at testing the bendy buses’ suitability for use on island roads and not about checking their...
View ArticleHundreds expected to walk out to tower
HUNDREDS of people are expected to walk out to the Tower of Refuge in Douglas bay later in April. The event, which last year saw more than 2,000 people join the escorted walk out to Conister Rock, will...
View ArticleBishop’s Easter message
THE island’s bishop has sent out an Easter message.Bishop Robert Paterson’s message is below.This has been a tough time for farmers in the west of the island, particularly those with animals on the...
View ArticleSamantha interviewed in tomorrow’s Examiner
SAMANTHA Barks has been filming in the island.The actress from Lonan has spoken to one of our reporters and tomorrow’s Isle of Man Examiner will include the interview.It might be a bank holiday...
View ArticleConferences on caring coming up
CROSSROADS Care is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.In this time the charity has provided over half a million direct care hours. To mark this achievement, it is holding two conferences on...
View ArticleA perplexing time in education for Tim
EDUCATION Minister Tim Crookall admitted that he had been surprised on his appointment by the level of financial cutbacks sustained by the department.He and outgoing chief executive Stuart Dobson were...
View ArticleStars
Monday, April 1Aries(March 21 - April 20) Looking forward to an energetic week? Just as well, as you will be firing on all cylinders. Rather than just rush around, though, make this energy count. Get...
View ArticleMotivational theatre show for island students
SOME 1,000 students across the island watched a dance theatre production aimed at raising and focusing aspiration.The ‘Destination’ project aims to motivate 13-18 year olds to maintain a sharp focus on...
View ArticleNew face for Isle of Man Stamps and Coins
THE new boss at the helm of Isle of Man Stamps and Coins is to be Maxine Cannon.Mrs Cannon will take over as general manager on April 2 prior to Dot Tilbury’s retirement in May after 15 years in the...
View ArticleUnions won’t sit at the same table in negotiations with government
THE Unite union is refusing to sit at the same table as Prospect during crucial negotiations with government.Today’s Isle of Man Examiner has the full story.Also inside, reporter Adrian Darbyshire...
View ArticlePolice investigate dangerous driving allegation
DID you see an incident of dangerous or inconsiderate driving between Richmond Hill and Fort North Roundabout in Douglas last Tuesday (March 26)?Police are investigating following an allegation of...
View ArticlePolice probe into used car batteries
AN appeal is being made for information after police came to be in possession of 24 used car batteries in the early hours of Sunday.Officers are eager to trace the owner of the batteries, as, at this...
View Article‘Abandoning nurture‘ denied by department
THE education department is not abandoning nurture provision, the Minister in charge has insisted.Tim Crookall was quizzed in the House of Keys and in a Tynwald scrutiny committee over his department’s...
View ArticleModel to help ENT team at hospital
THE Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) team at Noble’s Hospital bought a model that details the cavities of the nose, mouth, throat and larynx, thanks to funding from the League of Friends of Noble’s Hospital....
View ArticleReal Ale Festival time
FANCY getting out this week and tasting some real ale?Well, the CAMRA Real Ale Festival takes place from Thursday to Saturday at The Masonic Hall, Woodbourne Road, Douglas.More than 100 real ales,...
View ArticleNo significant snow forecast – but it will remain cold
SPRING might be firmly on the horizon now but there is to be no end to the arctic temperatures of the past week.Apart from a few flurries, the good news is no significant snow fall is expected but the...
View ArticleSurvey seeks to be ‘influential ‘tool’ to economy
BUSINESSES are being urged to take part in an ambitious online survey which could ultimately become an influential ‘tool’ in bringing about a significant boost to the island’s economy.The survey is...
View ArticleBus drivers to strike tomorrow
BUS drivers will strike again tomorrow (Wednesday).Their union, Unite, is involved in a dispute with state-owned Bus Vannin over proposed changes in terms and conditions for drivers, including the end...
View ArticleBus Vannin takes steps to end £52k pay for cleaners
BRINGING in private contractors to clean buses and cutting levels of guaranteed overtime will reduce costs by a quarter. MHKs were told.iomtoday revealed two weeks ago that a Bus Vannin cleaner had...
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