Police warning over TT sign thefts
Police and TT organisers have warned of ‘catastrophic consequences’ after reports of thefts of TT road signs.Inspector Derek Flint said: ‘Things like “Prohibited Area” signs might seem like a great...
View ArticleNew boss of the Dept of Infrastructure announced
The next boss of the Department of Infrastructure has been announced.Nick Black will become the chief executive of the department when the current boss, Ian Thompson, retires.Mr Black is currently the...
View ArticleRoad closure at Ballasalla
Bus diversions are in place following an accident on the Castletown road at Ballasalla.As a result of the accident which is near to the petrol station, buses in each direction for the airport are being...
View ArticleTen jobs to be cut at the island’s dairy
Ten members of staff are to lose their jobs at Isle of Man Creamery.Findlay Macleod, the managing director, confirmed the figure this afternoon.The dairy has been suffering bad economic times and the...
View ArticleBus negotiations fail; Strike set to continue during TT; ‘Drivers are...
Negotiations to end the island’s bus strike have failed.The news means that the planned 12-day strike will continue throughout the TT festival.The government this afternoon said that following further...
View ArticleNew eGaming head sees how the island ‘does things differently’
Peter Greenhill will move to the island with his wife from Beaconsfield, in Buckinghamshire, to take up the role in June.But he was in the island to join industry experts for a tax and regulatory...
View ArticleApplications invited for pre-school credit for the 2013-14 year
Applications can now be made for pre-school credit for 2013-14. The scheme provides £350 towards the cost of pre-school to parents of children who reach their fourth birthday between September 1 2013...
View ArticleReminder to businesses to display No smoking signage at premises
A reminder was issued by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture that businesses need to display ‘No Smoking’ signage in their premises, including work vehicles. The regulations came into...
View ArticleWork starts on major scheme on capital eyesore
Work has started on a major development on the site of one of the capital’s top grot spots.AXA was granted planning approval for a six-storey residential and retail development at Villiers Square in...
View ArticleBig drop in inflation
There has been a big drop in the island’s inflation rate.According to statistics released by the government today, the rate of inflation measured by the Retail Prices Index is 2.4 per cent. It was 3.3...
View ArticleTwo cyclists injured in collision in Port St Mary
Police have reported that two cyclists have been injured in a collision which occurred in Beach Road, Port St Mary.
View ArticleTransport bosses’ appeal for minibus drivers to try to beat the strike
Public transport bosses have appealed for people to drive minibuses to help to beat the bus strike.To run the TT bus timetable for the remainder of the TT period, the Department of Community, Culture...
View ArticleNo present like the time
A cook devoted to her job at Manx Blind Welfare Society has received recognition of 20 years of loyal service to the organisation.Margaret Bradbury is pictured receiving a handmade clock from Manx...
View ArticleKatie joins charity as patron
Katie Melua has become joint patron of Manx Cancer Help alongside her husband James Toseland as the island charity celebrates its 30th anniversary.The internationally-renowned singer/songwriter, famous...
View ArticleFun at the fire station open day raises funds for charity
The third annual airport fire station open day raised £1,800 in total which was shared by two charities.Anna Featherstone of Macmillan Cancer Support received £1,400 and the Fire Fighters’ Charity...
View ArticleChanges at Noble’s Hospital charity
A recent annual meeting of the League of Friends of Noble’s Hospital saw a number of changes to the line-up of officials.The charity’s chairman Margaret Oates stood down from the position and the role...
View ArticleLimited edition TT whisky
The Joey Dunlop Foundation has had its own blend of whisky made to help raise funds towards the charity’s planned expansion next year.The foundation runs the Braddan Bridge House year round holiday...
View ArticleCelebration of Star of India
Vintage model yachts took to Mooragh Park lake on Sunday as part of the latest Manx Model Boat Club event.Members of the public also enjoyed the chance to have a go at steering a radio control yacht...
View ArticleFilm showings and talk shows at Manx Museum during special Sunday opening
Two film showings and talk shows take place at the Manx Museum, Douglas, on Sunday. To mark the 90th anniversary of sidecar racing at the TT, there will be a showing of Cabell Hopkins short film ‘No...
View ArticleSuperbike TT race postponed till Sunday
TT organisers have decided to postpone tomorrow’s scheduled Superbike race until Sunday.The decision comes because of fears that riders had not had enough practice on the course.Sunday’s race will...
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