Metal detectorist finds Viking hoard in Isle of Man
A Viking hoard unearthed by a metal detectorist in a farmer’s field has been declared Treasure Trove.Seth Crowe, of Bircham Avenue, Ramsey, made the startling discovery at Ballaseyr Farm, Andreas Road,...
View ArticleMother and baby fair for The Jane’s Big Push
A Mother and Baby Summer Fair in aid of The Jane’s Big Push takes place on Sunday July 7.The event takes place at All Saints Church hall, Douglas, from 2pm to 4.30pm.It’s being advertised as the first...
View ArticleReminder over using online tax services as deadline draws closer
The deadline for submitting 2012-13 personal tax returns is now just over three months away – October 6.And the Isle of Man Government’s Income Tax Division wants to remind residents about using its...
View ArticlePlanning to petition Tynwald?
If you’re planning to lodge a petition for redress of grievance at this year’s Tynwald Fair, we’d like to hear from you.Every Tynwald Day, the people of the island have a right to ask our politicians...
View Article£86m paid out in lump sums for Manx government pensions
More than £86 million has been spent on lump sum pension payments to public sector workers over the last five years, it has been revealed.But Alfred Cannan, vice chairman on the Public Sector Pensions...
View ArticleAirport parking charge is delayed
The controversial decision to introduce a £1 short stay parking fee at the airport has been put back until July 14.TravelWatch met Department of Infrastructure (DoI) and airport officials on Thursday...
View ArticleTesco to make third bid for Castletown alcohol licence
Tesco will make a third bid for an alcohol licence at its proposed Express store in Malew Street, part of Callow’s Yard, in Castletown.The store’s application for an off licence is due before the...
View ArticleBA to cut flights from island to London
The island’s air links are to be cut back again.Today’s Isle of Man Examiner reveals that British Airways is to reduce its service to London City Aiport.The paper has reaction from customers and asks...
View ArticleIsle of Man’s cost of living rises
There has been a big rise in the island’s rate of inflation.The rate, measured by the Retail Prices Index (RPI), has gone up from 2.4 per cent in May to 2.9 per cent for June.Excluding housing costs,...
View ArticleVan left in remote car park is damaged
A vandal damaged a van left in a remote spot on Saturday night.The Nissan van was left at the Axnfell plantation car park, Ballacollister Road, Lonan, on Saturday night. It was discovered damaged the...
View ArticleWest is safest place to live in Isle of Man
The island’s chief constable Gary Roberts has said that living in the west of the island is the safest place to live, according to how many crimes have been committed there. Figures in his annual...
View ArticleA new forest for the Isle of Man
The Manx Wildlife Trust is to create the island’s first forest. ‘Ramsey Forest’ will be a 30-year project to plant more woodlands and trees in between Ramsey and Sulby.The ares will cover 20 square...
View ArticleGetting ready for Tynwald Day, 2014
As preparations continue for this year’s Tynwald Day, celebrated artist Svetlana Cameron is already working on a project for Tynwald Day 2014. Braddan resident and Sayle Gallery artist Mrs Cameron, who...
View ArticleIsle of Man’s relationship with UK govt ‘as good as it has ever been’ says...
The island’s relationship with the UK government is probably as good as it’s ever been.That’s the view of Chief Minister Allan Bell who last week welcomed a visit from members of the House of Commons...
View ArticleLife on the dole is not an option
The long-term jobless will see their benefits cut if they refuse to go on work placements, under tough new proposals designed to ensure life on the dole does not pay.Long-term unemployment is a growing...
View ArticlePolice hunt for more van vandals
A van was vandalised in Onchan village overnight on Friday to Saturday.The vehicle was parked in the area of Marion Road. The police say the damage has been maliciously caused to a white van whereby...
View ArticleDalby heritage exhibition
A three-day heritage exhibition takes place at St James’ Church in Dalby from July 5 to July 7.‘Reflections on a village through photos and flowers’ will bring together a collection of photos,...
View ArticleYoung advocates commended
Two young advocates who successfully completed their Manx Bar exams have been commended for their distinguished papers. Dougherty Quinn’s Adam Killip and Appleby’s Katherine Johnson received their...
View ArticleLondon City air link to be reduced
The island’s air passengers have been dealt a further blow with news that British Airways is to significantly reduce its service to London City airport before the end of the year.The carrier will cut...
View ArticleIsle of Man shows appreciation on Armed Forces Day
Hundreds of people lined Douglas promenades on Sunday to show their appreciation for representatives of the Armed Forces.Students paraded alongside personnel past and present at Armed Forces Day.The...
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