Missing brothers found
Two brothers who went missing, leading to a police media appeal, have been discovered.Thomas McBurnie, who is 16, and brother Caleb, who is 17, have been found in the Douglas area.A police spokesman...
View ArticlePoint of Ayre road closed by fire
The Point of Ayre road is closed while firefighters tackle a blazing gas cylinder at the quarry.A spokesman for the fire brigade said an acetyline cylinder - which was equipment being used at the...
View ArticleTraining workshops for those whose families are affected by Alzheimer’s
A company that provides at-home care for older people is offering free training workshops to families whose loved ones are affected by Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.Workshops will be taking...
View ArticleBest river results since 2006
Scientists studying the quality of water in Manx rivers have come up with mixed results.Latest monitoring has revealed that nearly nine out of 10 rivers were of a good or better quality this...
View ArticleCar damaged while owner at a funeral
A vehicle was damaged when its owner was attending a funeral.Between 10am and 10.45am on Thursday, November 7, a green car was parked outside Rushen Church.At the time there were a lot of vehicles in...
View ArticleTriathlete to visit the island
Triathlete Chrissie Wellington is to visit the Isle of Man for a fundraising event organised by The Children’s Centre.The four-time Ironman World Champion will be at the Manx Museum on November 28 for...
View ArticleMHK reveals how he was dismissed, reinstated and laid off from business school
The newest member of the House of Keys has revealed he was dismissed, reinstated and then made redundant from the International Business School a decade ago.But Douglas West MHK Chris Thomas told...
View ArticleWeekend work could speed up Peel Rd scheme
Weeks could have been taken off the Peel Road reconstruction project if the private contractors worked at weekends, says the Minister in charge of highways.Giving evidence to a Tynwald scruting...
View ArticleEmergency Tynwald question about Flybe
Tomorrow’s Tynwald agenda has been changed so members can express their concerns about airline Flybe’s cuts.President of Tynwald Clare Christian has agreed that a question about the matter is urgent...
View ArticleTalk about mass surveillance
There will be a talk on Friday night about mass surveillance.Jim Killock from the Open Rights Group will discuss whether mass surveillance is ethical, the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, the...
View ArticleMountain Road now open after snow caused morning closure
The Mountain Road has now reopened after being closed this morning (Tuesday) following overnight snow.An update by the Department of Infrastructure said that, following an inspection, the road was to...
View ArticleThe Isle of Man seen from the Lake District today
This is the Isle of Man as seen from the Lake District this morning.The first of the winter’s snow fell on the island today.The photo was shared in the I Love the Lake District Facebook group.Have you...
View ArticleIdeal person for top job
David Thomas has been appointed managing director at Thomas Miller Investment (Isle of Man) Limited.David has been promoted to lead Thomas Miller Investment in the Isle of Man after a period of...
View ArticleCarmen loves the way island does business
Businesswoman Carmen Parkinson believes networking and referrals by word of mouth are the way ahead for success in the island.She said: ‘The one thing I have learned since starting to come over here is...
View ArticleBen-my-Chree to leave earlier than usual tonight.
UPDATED STORY: This evening’s Ben-my-Chree sailing will leave Douglas earlier than usual.The Steam Packet has made the decision because of ‘tidal and weather conditions’.The vessel usually leaves for...
View ArticleAdventures in 3D during cinema trip
I went to the flicks last week to see Gravity at the Palace Cinema. It was in 3D. They’ve improved this somewhat since I first experienced it at the Picture House in Douglas when I was still at...
View ArticleMussel workshop is a success
Dr Fiona Gell, marine biodiversity officer with the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture, looks back on an inspiring workshop-----------------The third horse mussel researcher’s meeting was...
View ArticleThe run-up to Christmas in the capital
Shoppers will be entertained when they go to Douglas over the next few weeks.The Continental food and crafts fair starts from Thursday, when the lights are switched on. It will continue till November...
View ArticleEvent outlines support for elderly in the north
The range of support available to older people was highlighted at an information day at Ramsey Town Hall.The event, aimed at enabling residents in the north to live at home was organised by the...
View ArticleSamaritans described as neighbour from hell over parking
Shouting, swearing and intimidation are among the charges being levelled by some residents of Victoria Place in Douglas, at what they describe as a neighbour from hell.However, the allegations are...
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