Approval sought for £9m school
Education chiefs are seeking planning permission for a new primary school on part of the former Noble’s Hospital site, in Douglas.The £9.8m Henry Bloom Noble Primary School will replace the ageing...
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Keen young singers interested in joining a choir are invited to a taster workshop with The Manx Children’s Choir.The choir has been run by Adele Parsons on behalf of the Department of Education’s Music...
View ArticlePolice investigate after tyres punctured
Police are investigating an incident in which two tyres have been punctured with a sharp implement on a white Nissan Qashqai parked on The Threshold Estate in Jurby. The damage has occurred between...
View ArticleLavatories will now be closed overnight after vandalism
A vandal has attacked the women’s public lavatories in Crosby.Plastic wall tiles were ripped from the walls and damaged.A police spokesman said: ‘The toilets have recently been refurbished at a...
View ArticleEnter now for Sunday’s Harbour2Harbour walk
There is still time to register for the inaugural Harbour2Harbour walk from Castletown to Port Erin this Sunday, May 11. People of all walking abilities are invited to participate in the event which is...
View ArticleRushen Heritage Trust advertises for a manager
To progress the establishment of a Heritage Trust in Rushen, Port St Mary and Port Erin, the job of heritage trust manager is being advertised. ‘The trust is seeking someone with a successful record of...
View ArticleThe most-read stories on this site last week
The most-read reports on iomtoday.co.im last week were dominated by one event, the tragedy at Tholt-y-Will.Five of the top 10 stories were about the death of visitor Gwen Valentine, who was from...
View Article250 acres of larch trees felled in blitz on disease
Some 250 acres of larch trees have been felled since blitz began to combat the spread of the devastating phytophthora ramorum disease.An aerial survey will be carried out later this month or early in...
View ArticleDouglas Market Hall set to be an exhibition venue
Latest plans for Douglas market hall should see a vibrant public facility that retains the existing cafe and butchers but offers an exciting arena for exhibitions and other attractions.Councillor David...
View ArticleApril was third hottest on record in Isle of Man
Last month was one of the hottest Aprils on record, the latest figures from the Met Office show.The temperature was about 1.5C higher than the long term average for the time of year. With an average...
View ArticleTuesday is news day: Chief Minister says we should consider relaxing the law...
The Chief Minister believes that the island should think about decriminalising cannabis.He has shared his thoughts with the Isle of Man Examiner, which is on sale now.Also in this week’s paper:>We...
View ArticleHouse of Keys returns after Easter recess
The House of Keys return after the Easter recess with a busy agenda for this week’s sitting.There are 14 questions for oral answer and a further six for written reply.In addition, MHKs will debate...
View ArticleNew adventure in Dubai
The SMP Partners Group has expanded its global network with the opening of a new representative office in Dubai.The long-established trust and corporate service provider has officially opened the doors...
View ArticleIsle of Man should ‘man up’ says Naomi
The Isle of Man has a new friend in Naomi Lawton.And Naomi, consultant to the International Finance Centres Forum, believes strongly we should ‘man up’ against outside pressures. Naomi, on a...
View ArticleGowns for graduates of the Isle of Man Children’s University
Scottish Widows has provided 40 more gowns for graduates of the Isle of Man Children’s University, bringing the total it has sponsored to 100. The company was among the first in the island last year to...
View ArticleSuperfast internet connection for 87 per cent by the end of the year
Superfast VDSL broadband will be available to 87 per cent of homes and businesses in the island by the end of this year, Manx Telecom says.VDSL (Very High Bit-Rate Digital Subscriber Line) technology...
View ArticleThe new headteacher at the Dhoon
The new headteacher at the Dhoon Primary School has been announced.He’s Maxim Kelly, the deputy headteacher at Scoill yn Jubilee in Douglas (formerly Murray’s Road and Ballaquayle) since its formation...
View ArticleMona’s Queen anchor memorial service on May 29
The Mona’s Queen anchor memorial service will take place for the third year running at Port St Mary’s Kallow Point at 6.30pm on May 29.The event, held in the past during the day, has been moved to the...
View ArticleCelebration time for Cedar Developments
Cedar Developments Limited, one of the island’s leading building contractors, have good reason for celebration despite the recent down turn of business within the Isle of Man construction industry.The...
View ArticleIsle of Man TT marshal numbers appear encouraging
Marshal numbers look reasonably healthy but please carry on signing up –that’s the message from marshals’ chairman Terry Holmes.So far around 1,100 have taken the pledge for this year – about five per...
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