Volleyball promotion is a big success say organisers
A volleyball promotion held at the Villa Marina in Douglas attracted at least 50 participants and a number of spectators.The occasion was part of a wider UK initiative by the Volleyball England...
View ArticleSocial non-contact rugby events throughout summer
A summer of social and fun-based touch rugby events have been scheduled around the island.Manx Sport and Recreation’s rugby development officer Ian Williams said the programme of the non-contact...
View ArticleVillage’s sole nursery facing closure as soon as next month
Noah’s Ark Nursery, established in Laxey 40 years ago and the village’s only pre-school facility, will need new owners if it is to survive into the autumn term.Staff and parents have been told that...
View ArticleLaw Society spotlight on the workings of employment tribunals
Against the background of challenging economic times and a rise in employment dispute cases the society was grateful to Deemster Roberts for sharing her extensive knowledge of tribunal hearing...
View ArticleTT star giving a talk at hotel
TT star Phillip McCallen is appearing at Mount Murray Hotel and Country Club tonight (Thursday).In a free event the Northern Ireland-born former rider, who is fifth in the all-time list of TT winners,...
View ArticleRichard’s Middle East links
CANACCORD Genuity Wealth Management (formerly Collins Stewart Wealth Management) has appointed Richard Burden as business development manager, focusing specifically on the Middle East.Based in the Isle...
View ArticleFirst Names Group in ‘top 25’ list
Global fiduciary, funds and corporate services provider First Names Group has been listed in Private Client Practitioner’s Top 25 Trust Companies for the third year running. Private Client...
View ArticleOtter nonsense?
Did you see an otter swimming off the Sound?If so the Manx Wildlife Trust is keen to hear from you.It launched an appeal after a visitor reported what he believed to be an otter swimming in the channel...
View ArticleCoverage of Isle of Man TT action
Don’t miss our coverage of all today’s TT action.Go to the special section of our website by {http://www.iomtoday.co.im/sport/isle-of-man-tt-manx-grand-prix|clicking here.}
View ArticleSteam Packet rival intends to exploit linkspan loop hole
A ferry company hopes to exploit a loophole in the government’s link span agreement with the Steam Packet to introduce a new service to the Isle of Man.The Manx Independent has spoken to the boss of...
View ArticleInquest opens on farmer
An inquest has been opened and adjouned following the death of a farmer from Peel.Phillip Norman Caine was found hanged in a barn at Little London Farm during the afternoon of May 30.Today’s Manx...
View ArticleExtra measures to conserve queenies
Depleting stocks have led to extra measures from the government to conserve the island’s queen scallops.Recent data from researchers at Bangor University suggests the numbers of queen scallops in the...
View ArticleManx boy flown back to the UK after accident in Turkey
A 10-year-old boy from the island is being flown back to the UK for further hospital treatment after he was run over by a car while on a family holiday in Turkey.It was reported by the Daily Mail that...
View ArticleBus dispute: Union warns of more disruption ahead
A union boss says that there could be more disruption on the buses.Unite national officer for passenger transport Bobby Morton told the Manx Independent the decision on its next move in the dispute...
View ArticleBus strike ends, TT schedule in operation today and tomorrow
The island’s bus strike ended at 11.59pm last night.Today and tomorrow Bus Vannin is operating its TT schedule.There could be more disruption on the buses in coming weeks, the union has told today’s...
View ArticleAre two guitars in the back of your taxi?
The police have made an appeal to all the taxi drivers of Douglas.A visitor got a taxi around 1am on this morning (Thursday) from near the Sam Webb’s pub in Marina Road, near the promenadeHe was...
View ArticlePart of Glen Helen is open to public again
The lower part of Glen Helen is open once again. This includes the loop to the high bridge, ‘wishing chair’ and playground across the river.The Forestry Directorate, which manages the 18 Manx national...
View Article£3.2m plan for Ballakermeen
This month’s Tynwald will be asked to agree to pay £3.2m for an extension to Ballakermeen High School in Douglas.The money would pay for better sixth-form and dining facilities.More on this story in...
View ArticleNew minimum wage announced
The minimum wage is set to rise by 20p an hour.Under proposals announced this afternoon, the Department of Economic Development has announced that it is bringing forward a proposal for Tynwald...
View ArticleHospice at Home receives £20,000
The Diana Princess of Wales Care at Home Trust has presented £20,000 to Hospice at Home.Chairman of the Trust Ron Spencer: ‘We’re hugely grateful for all the support we’ve received to help provide a...
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