Facilities are set to be improved at ‘outstanding’ haven for wildlife
Plans are being drawn up to improve facilities at Langness as an outstanding haven for wildlife.Environment Minister Phil Gawne told MHKs his department is in talks with Manx National Heritage,...
View ArticleTribute to ‘towering’ politician Dr Mann
Tribute has been paid to a man described as ‘one of the great towering figures of Manx politics’.Dr Edgar Mann, who served as Chairman of the Executive Council 1985-86, died peacefully in Noble’s...
View ArticleWork begins on Summerland memorial
A memorial to those who lost their lives in the Summerland disaster of August 2, 1973, is to be erected by Douglas Borough Council.The memorial will be in the Kaye Memorial Garden at the foot of Summer...
View ArticleStepping out for Parish Walk’s 100th birthday
Participants put their best foot forward for the Parish Walk on Saturday.This year the event celebrated its 100th birthday – and all walkers who reached Santon received a commemorative medal.More than...
View ArticleBishop to act as confidant on health service
The Isle of Man’s bishop is to act as a listening ear for members of the public who wish to comment on the island’s health service.Bishop Robert Paterson said he had agreed to take messages from anyone...
View ArticleMajor accolade for Standard Bank
For the fourth time in five years Standard Bank Offshore has won ‘Best International Banking Service’ in the annual International Fund and Product Awards, organised by leading industry publication...
View ArticlePrisoner attacked officer with a modified toilet brush
A prisoner who attacked a prison officer with a modified toilet brush has been given a life sentence.Today’s Isle of Man Examiner reports the details of the case. The defendant turned the toilet brush...
View ArticlePlan to end all free parking at airport
Free car parking at the airport is set to end next week.Objections to the proposal have to be lodged by Sunday, June 30, giving little time for the public to register any complaints.Paul Moncaster,...
View ArticleIsle of Man Festival cancelled
The Isle of Man Festival, which was scheduled to take place at Noble’s Park on July 6, has been cancelled.The organisers this afternoon issued a statement to announce the news.It reads: ‘At this time,...
View ArticleWurlitzer concerts begin again
A fundraising concert featuring Jonathan King on the Wurlitzer organ in the Villa Marina Arcade in Douglas will take place on Thursday night.It will be in support of Friends of Robert Owen House and...
View ArticleHealth department to meet island’s HIV Support Group
The Department of Health and the Isle of Man HIV Support Group are to meet to discuss the government’s refusal to publish figures relating to the number of people who are HIV-positive in the...
View ArticleSolway Harvester deadline passes
The deadline for expressions of interest in the contract to dismantle the Solway Harvester passed on Friday.The Department of Infrastructure had invited suitably experienced contractors to submit their...
View ArticleRadio merger plan wasn’t fully appraised
It had not been appropriate for government to give a thorough appraisal of an ‘unsolicited’ proposal by 3FM boss Ron Berry for a radical overhaul of public broadcasting, a Tynwald select committee...
View ArticleCancer services recognised with two awards
Cancer services at Noble’s Hospital have been recognised with two significant awards.The Macmillan Cancer Information Centre and the Chemotherapy Suite have each been awarded the Macmillan Quality...
View ArticleSub-prime energy situation
Cat Turner reflects on a question raised in June’s Tynwald session---------------------Fracking: even the name sounds like an assault, and when you find out what’s actually involved it’s clear that’s...
View Article5-year strategy aims to diversify e-Gaming
A five-year e-Gaming strategy has been drawn up in the wake of how proposed changes in gambling regulation in the UK.Onchan MHK Zac Hall asked in Tynwald what recent assessment had been made of the UK...
View ArticleKennaugh receives MBE
Olympic cyclist Peter Kennaugh has received his MBE at a special ceremony performed by the island’s Lieutenant Governor Adam Wood.The official presentation was also attended by around 50 of Mr...
View ArticleCycling series cancelled
A SERIES of town and village centre cycling events planned by Steve Shimmin have been cancelled.Mr Shimmin has said the whole series taking place in Castletown, Port Erin, Peel, Ramsey and Douglas, is...
View ArticleWork to start on neonatal unit
Enabling works will begin this week for the £4m neonatal unit – or special care baby unit – at Noble’s Hospital.The Department of Health says that new unit is being designed to provide the highest...
View ArticleBobby Moore charity day
For the third successive year Celton Manx sponsored the Bobby Moore Fund for Cancer Research UK charity golf day.The event was held at Mount Murray golf club last week to raise money for the fund set...
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