Farmers’ snow fund tops £148K
Donations by the public to the Snow Fund have topped £148,000, latest figures reveal.And of that sum, £139,500 has already been distributed to farmers worst affected by this year’s heavy...
View ArticleManx Hidden Hearing strengthens island team
Leading provider of private hearing healthcare, Manx Hidden Hearing, has announced the appointment of three new employees: Elaine Norris, Julie Twigger and Suzanne Tucker. The new appointments are...
View ArticlePolice probe theft of antique coins haul
Police are investigating the theft of a collection of antique coins from a home in Ballasalla.Some 60 coins, mainly gold half and full sovereigns and typically minted in the late 19th century and early...
View ArticleFishermen urged to be vigilant as pots are stolen
Two large commercial lobster pots were taken from Castletown beach between 9pm on Saturday 9am on Sunday.The pots were left out overnight along with two orange buoys and a set of tags identifying the...
View ArticleFundraising bid to save Kenyon’s youth cafe
A fundraising committee has been set up to secure the future of Kenyon’s youth cafe in Onchan.Onchan District Commissioners have given notice to the charity that runs the drop-in centre that they will...
View ArticleSoldiers drafted in to help marshal Manx Grand Prix
British soldiers have been drafted in to help marshal at the Manx Grand Prix.It had been hoped that up to 50 soldiers would be able to help out but numbers had to be reduced following postings...
View ArticlePolice in Isle of Man mark 150 years with exhibition
The Isle of Man Constabulary is celebrating its 150th anniversary with an exhibition of its history at Castle Rushen.It is open from tomorrow (Friday) until September 13, from 10am to 5pm.Chief...
View ArticleDonald Edwards promoted at Fedelta
Donald Edwards, administrator for Fedelta Trust Limited, has been promoted to senior administrator. The promotion is in recognition of the increase in his responsibilities and his ability to...
View ArticleCombine harvester was ‘well alight’
Fire crews attended a combine harvester blaze in Maughold on Sunday (August 25).Appliances from Ramsey and Laxey were dispatched to the scene following an emergency call that was received at around...
View ArticleYours for £50K – a wartime bunker
For sale – a rural retreat with stunning sea views and a fabulous reception room. Ideal, in fact, for anyone who wants to really get away from it all.On the market for just £50,000, the purchaser of...
View ArticleWoman assaulted
Police are investigating an early morning assault on a woman in Douglas.Detective Inspector Mark Newey said, ‘Between the hours of 3.30am and 4.45am on Tuesday, August 27, in the vicinity of Glen...
View ArticleMarshal goes the extra mile to help cow deliver her calf
Deputy sector marshal James Crowe went above and beyond the call of duty on Monday during a break in the racing.Positioned at Ballacrye, in Ballaugh, he went to the aid of a cow which was struggling to...
View ArticleMusic fans still wait for festival refund
Fans who bought tickets for the cancelled Isle of Man Festival are still waiting for a refund.Isle of Man Festival organisers, Rockingmann Festivals Limited, have said that they are speaking constantly...
View ArticleKerry Smith to lead projects at Boston
Kerry Smith has been appointed senior manager – projects analyst at Boston Limited, a leading fiduciary, family office and professional services group.The newly created role is designed to allow Boston...
View ArticleDebut EP from trio: the Cold War never sounded so good
Powerhouse trio Post War Stories have been cooking up a treat with debut EP Cold Wars, now available for public consumption on soundcloud.com/postwarstories The genre-bending band; singer Paul...
View ArticleBest parading units recognised
The best turned out units on parade at the 2012 and 2013 Tynwald Day ceremonies have been recognised by Tynwald.For 2012 the Isle of Man Prison Service received the accolade and a donation of £50 to...
View ArticleJames May tackles Meccano bike challenge on Isle of Man TT circuit
He may be used to life in the fast lane.But Top Gear and Man Lab host James May had to take things at an altogether more leisurely pace when he arrived in the island for his latest challenge - to ride...
View ArticleTeenager is 800th volunteer to be signed up by CIRCA
A teenager has become the 800th volunteer signed up by the Douglas-based charity CIRCA.Since its establishment in 1994 it has provided volunteers for more than 90 local charities.CIRCA (Centre for...
View ArticleFestival of fun for cycling fans
Cycling fans are in for a treat when the Festival of Cycling comes to Douglas on the North Quay next Saturday (September 7).The quay is set to be transformed into a celebration of the sport from 2pm to...
View ArticleRenal dialysis unit opens at Ramsey hospital
Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital’s new renal dialysis unit has officially opened – and means more dialyses sessions can now take place each week.The unit was opened with Ken Devaney, a trustee of...
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