Freemasons’ evening raises money for two charities
Guests and members of the St Maughold lodge of Freemasons raised money at a ladies’ evening at the Mount Murray Hotel in Santon for two charities.They were Macmillan Cancer Support and Isle of Man...
View ArticleTV show contestant offers business opportunity
A former contestant on the BBC’s Apprentice programme is to visit the Isle of Man to promote her range of skin care products.Susan Ma was a runner up in the series which aired in 2011 and sees budding...
View ArticleBurma veterans lay wreath
The Isle of Man branch of the Burma Star Association has held its annual memorial service at St John’s.A wreath was laid at the monument in the Arboretum on Sunday to commemorate V.J.Day, August 15,...
View ArticleSupport grows for Grace’s cancer fight
The public are rallying round to support Grace Teare, a 26-year-old undergoing treatment for cervical cancer, and her family.Grace, who lives in Douglas with her partner Damon Kilsby and their...
View ArticleRecord employment high isn’t equal to record low in jobless
There may be more people in work than ever before, but unemployment is not at a record low.Treasury officials say this apparent discrepancy is due to the island’s growing population and a skills...
View ArticleProtest over boundary dispute
Residents living in Maine Road, Port Erin, staged a protest on Monday against another portable cabin going on the verge of McArd Contractors builders’ yard.Retired GP Veronica Brewis, who lives in...
View ArticleFire breaks out at Ronaldsway Aircraft Company
Firefighters were called to the Ronaldsway Aircraft Company in Ballasalla yesterday (Thursday) afternoon.At about 1.15pm, pumping appliance from Castletown Station was sent after the alarm was raised...
View ArticleLifeboat called to fishing vessel
Douglas RNLI lifeboat was launched on Thursday at 5.50pm to go to the aid of a 10m fishing vessel four miles east of the capital.The RNLB Sir William Hillary launched into worsening sea conditions to...
View ArticleBallanard Road to re-open today
Ballanard Road in Douglas will re-open to traffic by 4.30pm today (Friday).The Department of Infrastructure said that the road and footway reconstruction works between Glencrutchery Road traffic lights...
View ArticleContinental food and craft fair to take place in capital
Gourmets can go global without having to leave the island when Douglas hosts a continental food and craft fair.From Saturday, August 24, through to Sunday September 1st expect ostrich, impala, wild...
View ArticleHizzy’s Honour raises £10,000
Douglas-based fund manager Creechurch Capital helped raise to £10,938 for two charities by sponsoring a local event.The event, Hizzy’s Honour, was held at the Villa Marina to mark the 10th anniversary...
View ArticleLow interest rates a ‘real struggle’ for some pensioners
Historically low interest rates are to stay for the next three years at least.And while that’s good news for mortgage holders and businesses, it’s bad news for government revenues and pensioners who...
View ArticleRecognising government staff
Continent 8 Technologies is sponsoring the award for Public Sector Achievement at this year’s Isle of Man Newspapers’ Awards for Excellence. ‘Continent 8 Technologies is delighted to sponsor the Public...
View ArticleEarly risers do good business
Despite the early hour it’s a hive of activity as the varied mix of folk from all walks of life stand around chatting and tucking into a buffet style breakfast.But it’s not long before we are called to...
View ArticleGolfers donate money to Hospice
Twenty-six members of Douglas Golf club borrowed a van from Manx Independent Carriers to take their clubs and baggage to the UK for a weekend of friendly competition.All costs were waived and the...
View ArticleEndurance weekend raises cash for charity
Pictured is Garry Ellison and Dean Ayres from the Manx Kart Club present a cheque for £805 to Carole Whitfield of the fundraising team at Hospice.The club organised an endurance weekend and raised the...
View ArticleGE Aviation troops mobilise for Help for Heroes
GE Aviation process operator Eddie Greason and colleagues have presented a cheque for £1,000 to Angela Lawrence, volunteer co-ordinator for Help For Heroes.Staff at GE Aviation, based at School Road in...
View ArticleWagg’s helping hand at Drug Advice Service and Helpline
The Drug Advice Service and Helpline (DASH) has a new four-legged helper.Wagg is an 11-year-old Pets as Therapy (PAT) dog, which has joined the service for one day a week to bring the benefit of...
View ArticleCall for firms to back Island of Culture celebration
Chief Minister Allan Bell has issued an appeal for local businesses to give their backing to the Island of Culture programme of events taking place next year. Promoted by the Isle of Man Arts Council,...
View ArticleBankbenchers want Anderson to go
No fewer than 10 MHKs have signed a letter calling for the removal of David Anderson as Health Minister.But Chief Minister Allan Bell has hit out at the bankbenchers who he says are using Noble’s...
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