Police investigate after car taken
A car was taken without the owner’s consent from a road in Douglas on Friday.Police this morning (Wednesday) appealed for witnesses.The car, a red Honda Civic car, was taken from a parking bay in...
View ArticleMotorcycle’s speedo removed
A motorcycle was removed from a front garden of a Douglas property on Saturday and its speedometer and clock taken from it.The machine was taken before 7.45am on Saturday from outside a home in...
View ArticleHit and run cars damaged
Police are investigating a hit and run incident in Laxey, which we reported earlier this morning. have traced the cars involved.A collision occurred at about 1.45am on Saturday on Old Laxey Hill.
View ArticleCars damaged in Tesco’s car park
Police are appealing for witnesses to the damage of two vehicles, which took place between 12pm and 1pm on Saturday.The vehicles were parked in the car park of the Tesco store in Douglas.A police...
View ArticleControl food supply, control people
This week, IoM Friends of the Earth’s Cat Turner asks us to get cross and complain loudly – NOW----------------It was Henry Kissinger who famously said: ‘Control oil and you control nations. If you...
View ArticleYoungsters in skills showcase
The Government’s commitment to help young people find employment was highlighted at the 2013 STEP Final.Administered by the Department of Economic Development and co-ordinated by local businessman, Ian...
View ArticleYacht a Monaco link for island based firm
Isle of Man based Dominion Marine has been providing help for yacht and superyacht corporate owners and to the yachting industry since 1984. Founder and director Chris Allix closely monitors changes to...
View ArticleTrust’s appeal on wills
The Manx Wildlife Trust is appealing for people to leave money to the charity in their wills.Anne Marie Kilgallon, fundraising and wildlife advocacy officer for the Manx Wildlife Trust, said: ‘Gifts in...
View ArticleParish unveils plan for a gym and a new HQ
Braddan Commissioners want to build new sports and community facilities as well as new headquarters at the Strang.The new project would be built on the land known as the ‘Strang Corner Field’, next to...
View ArticleGovernment gets behind £4.5m plan to redevelop former pool
The proposed £4.5m redevelopment of the old Traie Meanagh pool at Spaldrick in Port Erin has received a ‘resounding yes’ from the Department of Economic Development, said the man behind the proposal,...
View ArticleMountain closures to last up to four weeks
Four weeks of roadworks which will affect prominent landmarks at either end of the Mountain Road began this week at Ramsey Hairpin.The tightness of the turn has required a complete road closure during...
View ArticleDon’t leave it too late to submit your tax return
Have you submitted your tax return yet?The October 6 deadline is looming and the Income Tax Division is reminding residents that a late return will incur a £100 penalty.Furthermore, if the return has...
View ArticleFamily Library party to celebrate Summer Reading Scheme success
The Family Library is holding a party on Saturday (September 14) to celebrate the success of this year’s Summer Reading Scheme.This year’s scheme – with activities centred on Roald Dahl favourite...
View ArticleFirms count cost of Peel Road roadworks
Businesses on Peel Road in Douglas claim trade has been hit by the ongoing major roadworks in the area.The road reconstruction on Peel Road is one of the biggest projects seen in the Isle of Man in...
View ArticleCourt won’t rule on £79m cashback claim
Details of a £79 million claim relating to extended warranty service contracts sold by a UK power firm have been heard in the Douglas High Court.Island-registered Powerhouse Insurance Ltd was placed...
View ArticleShoprite Cycle4Life Mountain Course Challenge postponed
The 22nd annual Shoprite Cycle 4Life Mountain Course Challenge, due to take place on Sunday, has been postponed.Organisers have made the decision due to a poor weather forecast, which includes heavy...
View ArticleBank means business
The continued growth of Permanent Bank International Ltd (PBI) is an example of the increasing strength of the island’s banking sector. That’s the message from PBI’s managing director Carlton Freegard...
View ArticleBoston’s new ‘brand ambassador’ is former British Lions star Scott Gibbs
Boston Trust Company has appointed former British and Irish Lions rugby player, Scott Gibbs, in a consultancy capacity as a brand ambassador for the company. Gibbs, who lives in South Africa and has...
View ArticleOvertones to play the Villa
Harmony group The Overtones are to play at the Villa Marina next month ahead of the release of their new album.The release of album Saturday Night at the Movies will take place on November 4, almost a...
View ArticleMonsters theme for reading challenge
Two hundred and one children joined Onchan Library’s ‘Creepy House Summer Reading Challenge’, an event held in libraries throughout The British Isles. The theme was monsters and horror and participants...
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