Moving with the times
Work has begun to move the historic Jubilee Clock as part of the redevelopment of Loch Promenade in Douglas.The clock, which commemorates Queen Victoria’s golden Jubilee in 1887, has been dismantled...
View ArticleYoung linguists decipher ninth century alphabet at the ‘language Olympics’
Four of the island’s top young linguists had to decipher a ninth century Nuskhuri alphabet at the 2013 International Linguistics Olympiad.The secondary school students competed with teams from 30 other...
View ArticleFarmer Maureen’s fears for small farms
A Jurby farmer has expressed her concerns over the review of the Countryside Care Scheme saying it will put a lot of small farmers out of business.Maureen Owens, owner of Ballagarraghyn farm, fears the...
View ArticleA vending machine specially for new mothers
Vending machines might normally be associated with chocolate bars and cups of coffee, but at Noble’s Hospital one has another purpose entirely.It’s designed to cater for a new mother’s needs.MannVend...
View ArticleCancer charity given £10,000 by finance sector company
Manx Cancer Help has received a donation of £10,000 from Douglas firm Knox House Trust.The corporate service provider has handed over the money to the Manx charity, which is celebrating its 30th...
View ArticlePassenger numbers up at Isle of Man Airport
More passengers have been using the island’s airport, according to figures released by the government.During June 2013 a 6.56 per cent increase was recorded. Passenger numbers rose by more than 4,600...
View ArticleColleagues’ farewell to ‘marathon man’ accountant Peter
Peter Corlett, once dubbed the ‘Marathon Man accountant’, has retired from BDO after 46 years.Mr Corlett started at W H Walker in 1967. The firm later became Pannell Fitzpatrick, then Pannell Kerr...
View ArticleIsland can’t offer UK fuel discount
Proposed fuel price concessions for those in rural areas around the UK will not be mirrored in the Isle of Man, the Treasury Minister has said.Lower pump prices for motorists in far flung areas such as...
View ArticleTT world series is possible in the next few years
A TT world series could be a possibility as soon as 2015 if enough backers can be found for the project.Laurence Skelly MHK, a political member of the government’s Department of Economic Development,...
View ArticleMaternity unit boost thanks to Mother and Baby fair
The Jane’s Big Push campaign has received a £188 boost thanks to a Mother and Baby Summer Fair.The event was held at All Saints Church hall, in Douglas, last month.It was organised by Sally Bimson of...
View ArticleBell: We will cut wage bill by 10%
We’re on track to cut the government’s wage bill by 10 per cent, Chief Minister Allan Bell has said.It’s one of the headline figures in the Council of Ministers’ first performance report on how it’s...
View ArticlePorts director gives her views on appointment
The newly-appointed ports director Ann Reynolds has said the merger of the airports and harbours divisions ‘makes complete sense’.Ms Reynolds, who took on the role last week, said she was looking...
View ArticleStunts and bunghee thrills at Royal Show
This year’s Royal Manx Agricultural Show at Knockaloe farm in Patrick promises to be full of thrills and spills with two stunt teams included in the entertainment.The Stampede Stunt Company, started by...
View ArticleBrave birthday boy TJ well on the road to being a star on two wheels
A Peel youngster has battled against the odds and is fast becoming a potential motorcycling star of the future.TJ Teare was five years old on Saturday and is an OSET rider currently leading the Isle of...
View ArticleIndustrial estate cafe keeps business all in the family
A new family-run cafe has opened in the Ballasalla Balthane Industrial Estate and is the first cafe to trade on the estate.The Hard Hat Cafe, run by Trish Lunn, offers an open plan area with free wifi,...
View ArticleSo, do you welcome the idea of competition for the SPC?
Ellan Vannin Line recently unveiled its plans for a new daily cargo service to Heysham.And it has said that a passenger service could follow by TT next year.Leah Boardman hit Strand Street, in Douglas,...
View ArticleFamily-owned business moves to new offices in Douglas
An established family-owned company are celebrating after opening a new 6,000 sq ft office building.Aston International Limited provides professional and discreet company administration, trustee and...
View ArticleAppealing against a planning decision will now cost you £150 but if you win...
Anyone who appeals against a planning decision will now have to pay £150 to do so.The introduction of the one-off fee for anyone submitting a planning appeal was approved by Tynwald.The Town and...
View ArticleNew fees for parking for more than half an hour at the Isle of Man’s airport
People who park at the airport for more than half an hour will have to pay from August 23.The new car park order for the airport is in today’s Manx Independent.After a public outcry last month, when...
View ArticleDelay after steam train hits cow on line
A cow had to be put down on Tuesday after it was struck by a steam train.The 3.58pm train from Port Erin to Douglas hit the animal on the line at Ballagawne, in Colby.A Department of Community, Culture...
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