Watch out for loose chippings in a number of areas in the island
The surfaces of the island’s roads are to be treated in the next few weeks.It is part of the Department of Infrastructure’s yearly programme of surface dressing, which will be carried out by our...
View ArticleMore police patrols after windows smashed at King William’s College
Police are investigating an act of vandalism at the island’s private school.Between 4pm on Friday and 8am on Saturday, 10 to 15 windows were damaged at the cricket pavilion at King William’s College,...
View ArticleYoung Mothers of Mann out in force
It doesn’t matter whether or not the sun is shining and it also doesn’t matter if it’s raining and there’s a vicious head wind.The weather can never deter the Young Mothers of Mann from getting out...
View ArticlePriest was an institution in ‘adopted village’
Father Michael - as he was known in the Isle of Man - was something of an institution around Port St Mary.He was to be seen in all weathers walking the hills and coastline around Port St Mary and Port...
View ArticleIsle of Man TT Bray Hill incident to be examined by organisers
A general review of this year’s Isle of Man TT races takes place this week, enabling organisers to consider what went well and any areas for improving the event.Next week a second review will take...
View ArticleFinishing fourth Parish tops remarkable week for Keith
There were many stories of personal triumph in Saturday’s Parish Walk, not least that of 54-year-old Post Office worker Keith Green.When the Farmhill man was the 142nd person to cross the finish line...
View ArticlePost boxes removed
The Post Office has removed two post boxes and moved one due to safety concerns.The decision was made following an annual review and risk assessment of their location.Post Office chairman Geoff Corkish...
View ArticleBreakfast speaker is both a minister in government and a minister in church
Among the official guests attending next month’s Tynwald Day celebrations will be Lord Stephen Green, accompanied by Lady Green.He has been group chief executive and chairman of HSBC and was made a...
View ArticleManxman to be ordained – and so are his two sons
A man who was born in the Isle of Man 55 years ago is to be ordained as a Church of England priest, and so are his twin sons.Jonathon Green has been general manager of the Diocese of Carlisle’s...
View ArticleDecision pending on breast cancer drug
A decision is yet to be made on whether women in the Isle of Man at high risk of developing breast cancer will be offered the drug tamoxifen.In the UK the drug is to be available on the NHS to women...
View ArticleVandal scratches parked car
A vandal scratched a blue Honda car parked on Elm Drive, Onchan, at around 8pm on Monday.Constable David Thommeny said that the incident has left the owner of the vehicle upset and out of pocket and he...
View ArticleAirport car park fee would raise £40,000 a year
The £1 charge proposed for short-stay car parking at the airport will swell Ronaldsway’s coffers by just £40,000 a year.The Manx Independent reveals the figure in this week’s paper.Since the story was...
View ArticleWork permit question in Keys
Extending Isle of Man worker status to engaged or co-habiting couples could lead to difficulties in proving an individual’s case, Economic Development Minister John Shimmin told the House of Keys this...
View ArticleNumber plate recognition may be rolled out across civic amenity sites
Automatic number plate recognition could be extended to all civic amenity sites in the Isle of Man to prevent their abuse by producers of commercial waste.Infrastructure Minister David Cretney told the...
View ArticleArmed Forces Day on Sunday
The island will mark Armed Forces Day on Sunday.The parade will take place along Douglas Promenade from 3pm.Representatives of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines and the Army will take part. Some of them...
View ArticleIsland to give £150,000 in overseas aid
The Manx taxpayer is to give £150,000 for overseas aid, it was announced today.The International Development Committee (IDC) of the Isle of Man Government will provide funding to Concern UK and Human...
View ArticleLaw fees rise despite lawyers’ protests
Legislation to increase various fees for litigants in the island has been approved by Tynwald despite a formal letter of objection from many of the island’s advocates.The change will see big price...
View Article£1 airport parking charge will raise £40,000 a year
The introduction of a parking fee at the airport will raise £40,000 a year says Minister for Infrastructure David Cretney MHK.‘It is a drop in the ocean compared to the overall airport deficiency,’...
View ArticleFlag stolen from promenade
A large flag has been stolen from The Promenade in Port St Mary.Police say the culprit struck between Saturday, June 15, and Monday, June 17.Officers would like to speak to anybody who can help them...
View ArticleFirefighters tackle 15ft flames after gas main catches light
A gas main caught light in Kirk Michael on Wednesday.Fire crews were dispatched from both Kirk Michael and Peel stations at about 3.45pm to the Balleira Road.Upon arrival, Kirk Michael’s fire appliance...
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