Keys to a successful Awards for Excellence bid
‘Passion, enthusiasm and a love of the Isle of Man,’ is how Trudi Williamson, deputy chairman of Isle of Man Newspapers, sums up what the Awards for Excellence judges are looking for.The build-up to...
View ArticleSurvey on attitudes to sources of green energy
University scientists looking at the feasibility of using seaweed that washes up on Manx beaches as biogas have launched a questionnaire into residents’ energy attitudes.The online questionnaire covers...
View ArticleSponsored pram relay to boost charity funds
The organisers of a sponsored pram relay along Douglas seafront are looking for participants to take part.The event, on Sunday, September 8, is in aid of The Jane’s Big Push campaign to raise £20,000...
View ArticleJayne joins team at SMP
SMP Partners has appointed Jayne Corlett as a manager within the compliance team.Jayne has more than 13 years’ financial regulation experience, joining SMP from the Isle of Man Financial Supervision...
View ArticlePrestigious award for Manx government’s HR department
The Government’s Office of Human Resources (OHR) has been awarded the prestigious Investors in People (IIP) Gold Award.It is the highest accolade in people management practices from an independent and...
View ArticleItems stolen from rucksack
A number of high value items were stolen from within a rucksack on Lower Promenade, Port Erin, between 6.30pm and 8.30pm on August 7.A number of bags had been placed on the sea wall opposite the wave...
View ArticleDiabetes warning
The Isle of Man Office of Fair Trading wishes to make the public aware of a safety notice issued by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in the UK.The MHRA is asking people...
View ArticleDouglas is proud of its green flags
Flags have been raised over the sunken gardens on Loch Promenade and in Noble’s Park after Douglas Council was awarded Green Flag accreditation for both sites by environmental charity Keep Britain...
View ArticleJon makes the grade in filling right roles
Jon Morley, managing director of Bespoke Recruitment Limited, has been recognised as a Fellowship (FIRP) of the Institute of Recruitment Professionals. Jon started off in the recruitment industry 12...
View ArticleInsurance broker opens new branch
Kestrel Insurance has opened a new branch in Peel – taking its total number of branches to four.The new premises is in Michael Street and is the first branch to be opened in the west by the Manx...
View ArticleAnxious wait is over for GCSE students
About 850 students from the island’s five secondary schools will obtain their GCSE results and other equivalent qualifications such as BTECs today (Thursday).These are one of the end products of two...
View ArticleEU amendment Bill goes out for consultation
Amendments to the island’s relationship with the European Union will not require Act of Tynwald in future, under Council of Ministers’ proposals.But any substantive changes to Protocol 3 will still...
View ArticleBallakermeen reunion call
Former pupils of Ballakermeen High School are being encouraged to dig out their flares for a bash at the Crescent nightclub in Douglas.The reunion will take place on Friday October 25, starting at...
View ArticleAriana appointed as fashion intern at online dress shop
Online dress shop LMF LMF has recruited Ariana Dening as fashion intern.LMF LMF, which stands for Love My Figure, Love My Fashion, is an innovative venture which offers women the chance place their...
View ArticleDunlops fight for family home
Supporters of TT stars Michael and William Dunlop are racing against the clock for their hardest-ever challenge – as a fundraising push is organised to save their family home.Time is running out for...
View ArticleTwilight at Castle Rushen family event
Castle Rushen will open its doors tonight (Thursday) for music, games and good company‘Twilight at Castle Rushen’ will feature live performances from Zac Phillips, duo Us and three-piece fusion...
View ArticleDisruption at Isle of Man Airport
Poor visibility at Isle of Man Airport has caused disruption today, leading to delays and resulting in the plane carrying today’s mail not being able to land.The Blackpool flight was also delayed and...
View ArticleHit and run incident: culprit was driving grey vehicle
A vehicle failed to stop after hitting a parked car at around 3pm yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon.Police are appealing for witnesses to the collision that took place in the area of Curragh Road, St...
View ArticleDouglas promenade now open after closure following accident
The section of central promenade in Douglas which was closed for almost two hours this afternoon (Thursday) after a road traffic collision has now reopened.Police took the decision to close the road...
View ArticleTalk on Governor Sir Henry Loch
The Isle of Man Victorian Society is to hold a talk about Sir Henry Brougham Loch, the lieutenant governor between 1863 and 1882.Loch was 35 years old when he was appointed but already had had been a...
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