Watching telly without a licence? You could be fined £1,000
If you’re watching television without a licence, you could be fined £1,000.TV Licensing has launched an information and enforcement campaign in the Isle of Man. Claire Wotherspoon, TV Licensing...
View ArticleRed Arrows return to island
The Red Arrows return to the island today with displays in Ramsey and Douglas.The RAF display team perform at 3pm in Ramsey and then later in Douglas at 7.30pm.
View ArticleBeach race takes place in Douglas tonight
The TT Challenge Beach Race will take place today on Douglas beach.The high speed off-road action will start at around 7pm after practising at 6.30pm.Racing fans can watch the event from the promenade...
View ArticleCo-op accident has changed my mum’s life
A daughter is threatening legal action after her elderly mother was injured after being trapped in the door at the Co-op store in Onchan.Doris Lay, 91, had been an active and independent lady who until...
View ArticleTribute to a stalwart of the Celtic League
Tributes have been paid to a stalwart of the Manx Celtic League.Deirdre Moffatt, who was a long-standing member of the Celtic League for almost 40 years, died last month following a battle against a...
View ArticleNo decision yet on new boss for DCCL
Chief Minister Allan Bell has said no decision has yet been made whether a new chief executive would be appointed to the Department of Community, Culture of Leisure.It follows the announcement last...
View ArticleThe Mailbox bar could re-open
The Mailbox, in Circular Road, Douglas, could be set to re-open.Grape and Grain Limited, based in Parsonage Glebe, in St John’s, has announced that it will apply to the licensing court sitting on June...
View ArticleWater authority demolition plan
The Isle of Man Water and Sewerage Authority has applied (13/00609/A) to government planners for approval in principle to demolish the existing water filters building and residential flats in Glen...
View ArticleFinley takes a gold medal at a UK sporting event
Sports star of the future Finley Canipa toddled away with his first gold medal after winning at a UK sporting event.He took gold at the 20th Dwarf Sports Association (DSA) National Games, held at...
View ArticleBell hopes to see ‘real progress’ in equality legislation
Chief Minister Allan Bell hopes to see ‘real progress’ on the introduction of equality legislation by the end of the year.He said he wanted to speed up the progress of an Equality Bill, based on the UK...
View ArticleBruce is a welcome addition to the team
Continent 8 Technologies has appointed Bruce Craig as a senior network analyst in the island.Bruce, a highly skilled network engineer with 13 years’ experience within the telecommunications sector,...
View ArticleChildren at school so close to race course get TT safety visit
With the TT mountain course winding through the heart of the village, there’s no avoiding motorbikes at this time of year for Ballaugh.Organised by police officer Steve Grainger, class R2 – of children...
View ArticleThanks for helping me at such a difficult time
This week (June 1 to 7) is Volunteer Week and Kemmyrk, the charity for the homeless, is taking the opportunity to thank the people who help it.A spokesman said: ‘We would like to take the time to...
View ArticleTT course landmarks make for inventive childbirth advice guide
A novel new approach to childbirth education has been taken by staff at The Jane Crookall Maternity Unit (JCMU) at Noble’s Hospital, with the inventive conception of a mountain course-themed ‘labour...
View ArticleBig contract for TDL
Logistics provider Trade Distribution Limited, (TDL) has secured a major contract with UK kitchen and bathroom design and manufacturing company, AKW. AKW supplies products for people requiring mobility...
View ArticleMan sustains serious injuries
A man is in hospital after being seriously injured in a road accident on Tuesday.Police are investigating the incident.Inspector Derek Flint said: ‘About 2.20pm we were called to the scene of a road...
View ArticleWednesday’s Isle of Man TT timetable
Today’s TT schedule is as follows:9.30am: Roads closed TT mountain section 10am: Roads closed rest of the course10.45am: Race 3. SES TT Zero Race (1 lap)12pm: Monster Energy Supersport Race 2 (4...
View ArticleConsultants’ concerns about the hospital
Hospital bosses say they are taking action to address serious concerns raised by Noble’s consultants about standards of care for acutely ill patients.Meanwhile, an independent working party, set up to...
View Article17-year-old arrested after disturbance
Police are investigating a disturbance at The Wave Shelters, The Promenade, Port Erin, on Monday at about 11pm.One 17-year-old youth was arrested for assaulting another male and has subsequently now...
View ArticleSalon’s boost for maternity unit campaign
Utopia hair salon, in Douglas, is the latest business to show its support to The Jane’s Big Push.The campaign is raising money for Noble’s Hospital’s maternity unit.Last week, staff from the salon...
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