Abseil to mark MS charity’s 60th anniversary
The Isle of Man branch of the MS Society branch is looking for daredevils to raise funds by abseiling down the tower at the TT Grandstand in Douglas to celebrate the organisation’s 60th anniversary.The...
View ArticleAppeal after boat crime
Incidents of theft and damage to boats and related equipment have led to an appeal for information.Police and harbour authorities intend clamping down after a spate of crimes around the island – and...
View ArticleLifeboat called to assist fishing boat in trouble
Douglas lifeboat was called out on Saturday night to help a fishing vessel with mechanical problems.The Sir William Hillary was launched at 8.20pm under the command of volunteer deputy second coxswain...
View ArticleBus timetable changes may help students
A new bus timetable which comes into force this week could ease some of the concerns of Port St Mary students who use Bus Vannin services to travel to and from Castle Rushen High School.In May,...
View ArticleNew govt website puts customers first
A new-look government website has been launched - with a new design that aims to put customers first.The new design provides access to services without the need for people to know which government...
View ArticleRed diesel stolen from building site
Around 500 litres of red diesel was stolen from a fuel bowser belonging to a construction company working on a site in the area of Ballure Glen, Ramsey, over the Bank Holiday weekend.Anyone with any...
View ArticleChurch festival will be held to mark centenary
St Ninian’s Church, Douglas, is preparing to hold a special festival to mark its centenary.The ‘Letʼs Celebrateʼ festival runs from September 16 and included exhibitions of photographs, flowers and art...
View ArticleSludge drying plant will meet island’s needs for next 20 years
Plans have been submitted for a ‘modern and more efficient’ sludge drying facility at Meary Veg, in Santon.If the application (13/91000/B) is approved, the Water and Sewerage Authority hope work will...
View ArticleTake part in Manx Passion
No experience is required, just a healthy dose of enthusiasm, to take part in a series of performances described as ‘something unique in the island’s history’ by production co-ordinator Michael Lees....
View ArticleManx comedian comes home for rich material
Comedian Rob Heeney has created podcasts featuring three well-known Isle of Man residents.Born and raised in the Isle of Man, Rob wanted to share some of the island’s characters with the world and has...
View ArticleNoble’s management structure reviewed
A freeze on recruiting clinical staff at Noble’s could be relaxed to ease pressure on the hospital.And an external review is to be carried out to see if the current management structure is working.The...
View ArticleBins set alight: Police investigate
Police in Douglas this afternoon (Monday) appealed for witnesses after four bins were set alight in the rear lanes between Somerset Road, Withington Road and Woodbourne Road.A police spokesman said:...
View ArticleYacht registration company representatives to go to Monaco
Equiom, which provides yacht registration and has a base in Douglas, is to exhibit at the Monaco Yacht Show on September 25 to 28.A senior team of experts from across the group’s locations - the Isle...
View ArticleRepairs to the Mountain Road
The Mountain Road will be closed during the daytime next week for roadworks.The first phase of the work, including resurfacing the Ramsey Hairpin will require the Mountain Road to be closed to traffic...
View ArticleMinisters must rise to challenge to save our daily bread
Ramsey Bakery has called on the government to increase its support for local food producers – or face losing them.In a letter to Economic Development Minister John Shimmin, managing director Jim Duncan...
View ArticleFight at party leaves one man in hospital
A large fight broke out involving a number of people at a party in Maughold overnight on Friday/Saturday.Ramsey police are requesting information from anyone who was present at Maughold Lighthouse.A...
View ArticleRamsey swingbridge closes for three months
The Ramsey’s swingbridge closed yesterday (Monday) for an estimated 16 weeks, while refurbishment work is carried out by the Department of Infrastructure.Due to the nature, extent and location of the...
View ArticleCyrille taken on as part of Sure’s restructuring
Sure has appointed a new chief technical and information officer as part of a restructure that will strengthen performance in network operations. Cyrille Joffre, who has 15 years’ experience in the...
View ArticleFriday deadline to reserve places at ICSA dinner event
The deadline is approaching for companies to book tables for an annual dinner at which fiery Germaine Greer will be the guest speaker.Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA)...
View ArticleEating my greens is fresh challenge
The American author Philip Roth, as I have reported before, has coined the expression ‘The Organ Recital’ to describe unexpected encounters between aged and valued friends which are the instant...
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