Laxey Partners is largest shareholder in Rangers FC
Isle of Man-based hedge fund Laxey Partners has become the largest shareholder in Rangers Football Club following a £1.4m deal.Its purchase of more than 3.3 million shares in Rangers International...
View ArticleManx Telecom’s partner for 4G
Manx Telecom is linking up with global firm Huawei as it invests £10 million in 4G over the next three years. In addition to building the network’s infrastructure, Huawei will also supply the latest 4G...
View ArticleCeramic artist to open her new studio to the public
Ceramic artist Kathryn Mitchell will be opening her new studio to the public this weekend. After four years of training in Australia, young potter Kathryn has returned home to the island ready to...
View ArticleTwo decided, two more spaces to fill in battle of the bands
The Gentlemen’s Musical Emporium impressed to clinch the first heat of Amber in Douglas’ battle of the bands competion.Runner up Teresa McNulty and her band also go through to November 30’s final, with...
View ArticlePost Office trial evening delivery
The Isle of Man Post Office has started a trial delivering packages in the late afternoon and evening this week in the hope more people will be at home for their deliveries.The trial is an effort to...
View ArticleCare homes will not be privatised
Plans to outsource some care services does not mean privatisation, the Social Care Minister insisted in Tynwald.Chris Robertshaw was grilled over his department’s plans to transfer the management of...
View ArticleThe winners in Isle of Man Newspapers’ Awards for Excellence
Last night 1,300 people enjoyed a celebration of achievement in the Isle of Man at the Villa Marina in Douglas.They were in the audience of an awards ceremony for Isle of Man Newspapers’ Awards for...
View ArticleCuddle cots to help bereaved parents
A charity which supports families through child bereavement has made its first donations to Noble’s Hospital’s maternity unit and Rebecca House children’s hospice.Tabitha’s Trust was launched by Torie...
View ArticleTime called on iconic red phone boxes in Isle of Man
The red telephone box is an iconic piece of our cultural heritage.But, because they are not being used enough, Manx Telecom will remove six of them from sites across the island next month.Their only...
View ArticleCompany lays off 20 at Six Kingdoms service centre
More job losses have hit the Isle of Man as a Douglas-based company has announced it is to make 20 redundancies.Six Kingdoms, based in Clarendon House in Victoria Street, launched in June 2011. The...
View ArticleGood news soon for the airport, Chief Minister promises
The Chief Minister told last night’s Isle of Man Newspapers Awards for Excellence audience that he expected some better news about air flights to and from the island to be announced soon.Allan Bell MHK...
View ArticlePolice investigate robbery at convenience store
A shop worker was robbed by a man who threatened her with an electric stun device.Police revealed yesterday (Thursday) that a young female shop assistant was left upset and scared after a man demanded...
View ArticleGlen Helen footpath to waterfall re-opens
The footpath to the Rhenass waterfall in the Glen Helen has re-opened, the Forestry Directorate has today announced.Chairman of the Forestry Directorate, Brenda Cannell MHK, said: ‘Our staff and...
View ArticleShoppers can park on walkway
Motorists seeking to do their Christmas shopping can now park on the Loch Promenade walkway in Douglas.The garden side of the walkway is available for the parking of cars each day between 9.30am and...
View ArticleRelay for Life smashes its £50k target
Relay for Life Isle of Man smashed the £50,000 target set by the organising committee.The £63,160 total raised for Cancer Research UK was unveiled at a thank you evening held at the Claremont Hotel,...
View ArticlePolice are to wear red ribbons on Aids day
The island’s police officers will wear red ribbons on Sunday, December 1, World Aids Day.They have been donated by the island’s HIV Support Group, which has also given ribbons for health service staff...
View ArticleManx Telecom insists there’s no security concern over 4G partner Huawei
Manx Telecom has defended its decision to work in partnership with Chinese telecommunications company Huawei to provide the latest generation of 4G services to Isle of Man customers.Concerns have been...
View ArticleMeet the cancer consultant
The Isle of Man Cancer Service User Forum is holding its final Meet the Consultant meeting of this year on Monday (November 25).Dr Chenji Ratnavel, who specialises in treating bowel cancer – the third...
View ArticleCouple walk the 3,000 mile distance
Ballasalla couple James and Joyce O’ Keeffe have completed 3,000 miles through Manx Sport and Recreation’s Walk and Talk sessions.They are pictured receiving their certificates and jackets from...
View ArticleJohn gives his expert opinions
John Phipp, an experienced club judge and a past president, was called upon once to assess and comment on the entries in the society’s second ‘small prints’ competition of the season.Drawing on his...
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