Pantomime races at a derby carnival day
AN organisation that raised money for charities and good causes is arranging a race day – for pantomime animals.Manxaid’s pantomime derby carnival day will take place on May Day Bank Holiday, May 6, at...
View ArticleTake care of yourself with Health-e Directory
AN online ‘one stop shop’ for all the help, support and advice available to the public about caring for themselves and keeping healthy was launched this week by the Department of Health.The ‘Health-e...
View ArticleYoung first aiders help grandma after fall
THREE young first aiders who helped a grandmother when she fell and broke her ankle have been rewarded.Cathy Green was accompanying her granddaughters Emily and Molly Duckworth and their friend Cameron...
View ArticleExhibition of MannIN Shorts film initiative
FILMMAKING initiative MannIN Shorts will be staging an exhibition in the Tynwald Library at Legislative Buildings in Douglas from today (Monday) to Friday, May 10. The film training and production...
View ArticleSpecial day to think of life after big day
COUPLES are being urged to take part in a special day before they get married or embark on a civil partnership.Marriage by Design, an event that looks beyond the fairytale wedding, is coming to Corrin...
View ArticleChief Constable speaks out after frontline jobs put at risk
THE Isle of Man’s new Chief Constable says every effort will be made to protect frontline services in the wake of planned cuts.But Gary Roberts said previous cuts has already reduced the force to...
View ArticleDolphin Trophy is schools’ success
THE Isle of Man Swimming Association’s much-anticipated annual Dolphin Trophy Swimming Galas took place last week at the National Sports Centre.It was the first time in a number of years all 32 primary...
View ArticleManx Telecom falls foul of advertising watchdog
MANX Telecom has fallen foul of advertising watchdogs.Today’s Isle of Man Examiner has the story.The paper also reveals that Douglas councillors have decided to award themselves a big rise in...
View ArticleCharities’ ‘dismay’ as they will have to pay to use tip
CHARITIES have been told they will be charged for dumping unwanted rubbish from house clearances at the tip in Douglas.Until now, charities have not been charged from dumping materials at the Eastern...
View ArticleLeadership structure boosted
CAPITAL Select Limited, the services division of the Capital International Group, has appointed three new directors from its senior management staff.They are Antony Kelsey, Martin Jones and Chris...
View ArticleChartered secretaries chief to visit the island
THE chief executive of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA), Simon Osborne, will be in the Isle of Man on Friday (April 19).He will address members with an update on the new...
View ArticleSam Critchley joins ILS
AS part of its continung strategy to meet the needs of its expanding international business, The ILS Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Sam Critchley to support its business development...
View ArticleIndustrial units plan in Peel Road
SEVENTEEN industrial units could be built off Peel Road, on the outskirts of Douglas, if planners give their consent.Gary Blackburn of Jojay Ltd, based at BCS House, in Peel Road, has applied...
View ArticleWill parts of NHS go private?
ARE there plans to privatise parts of the island’s health service?That’s the question that will be posed to Health Minister David Anderson in Tynwald this week by backbench MHK Bill Henderson (Douglas...
View ArticleNew town centre manager appointed for Douglas
DOUGLAS Development Partnership has appointed Michelle O’Malley as the new town centre manager.Development manager Chris Pycroft, who said he was delighted to welcome Miss O’Malley to the role, added:...
View ArticleForging links to China
THE Isle of Man’s unique Customs relationship with the UK and EU could allow us to become a conduit for Chinese imports into Europe.That’s the hope of Chief Minister Allan Bell who has hailed a highly...
View ArticleManx Telecom criticised over misleading ‘No roaming charges’ advert
MANX Telecom has been ordered by the Advertising Standards Authority to stop its ‘misleading’ adverts for roaming packages.In a ruling issued last week, the media regulator found six adverts –...
View ArticleMothercare staff help our materity campaign
STAFF at Mothercare have been doing their bit to raise money for Noble’s Hospital’s maternity unit.Last week staff at the store, in the Strand Shopping Centre, Douglas, presented midwives with a cheque...
View ArticleDeep South Festival needs performers
A FESTIVAL that organisers hope will be the island’s answer to Woodstock will take place in Port St Mary this summer.Called, ‘Deep South Festival’, groups of all descriptions are invited to perform on...
View ArticleSome farmers to be allowed bury animals on their own land
THE government has decided to relax regulations to allow farmers to bury dead animals on their land.The recent bad weather has resulted in an increase of fallen stock in inaccessible areas.Ordinarily...
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