Large crowd at memorial service
The third Mona’s Queen memorial service, at the site of the ship’s anchor in Port St Mary, attracted a large crowd last night (Thursday). The Steam Packet ship was struck by a magnetic mine and sank...
View ArticleWoman in hospital with ‘serious injuries’
A serious assault on a 23-year-old woman was committed in the area of Demesne Road, Douglas, last night (Thursday).Police are seeking information after the woman recieved ‘serious injuries to her...
View ArticleNew health and social care boss announced
A new boss has been appointed to head the biggest department in the Manx government. Mark Charters is to take over as chief executive of the Department of Health and Social Care.Mr Charters has...
View ArticleBid to spend millions on IT at Noble’s Hospital
Health chiefs want to spend up to £3.2million upgrading information technology at Noble’s Hospital.The Department of Health and Social Care will next month seek Tynwald approval to spend the money.The...
View ArticleThe men in charge of your health and welfare
The politicians who are members of the Manx government’s Department of Social Care have been told what jobs they’ll be doing.The department was formed in April, with the merger of the former Department...
View Article1,000 bikers set to join Simon Andrews TT tribute lap
More than 1,000 riders are expected to take part in a tribute motorcycle ride for TT racer and Honda Legends rider Simon Andrews, setting out from the TT Grandstand on Glencrutchery Road on Sunday...
View ArticleLaxey Commissioners vacancy
There’s a vacancy on Laxey Commissioners following the resignation of Justin Rosa.Forms of nomination can be obtained from the Commissioners’ Office on New Road in Laxey.Nominations must be submitted...
View ArticleSheila heads to Malta to receive business award
Equiom Group is celebrating another triumph after Group managing director, Sheila Dean, was voted ‘Top Female Entrepreneur’ at the MSV Life Top Entrepreneur of the Year Awards 2014. The leading trust...
View ArticleThe Isle of Man’s dash for gas
The Manx government is seeking expressions of interest to undertake 3D seismic studies in the Isle of Man’s territorial sea in order to provide further data on potential reserves of hydrocarbons...
View ArticleTop doctor issues drugs warning
Director of Public Health, Dr Parameswaran Kishore has reminded people to be wary of taking illicit drugs. After being contacted about the use of ‘designer drugs’ in the island he responded: ‘There are...
View ArticleManx Electric Railway museum to open on Sunday
The Manx Electric Railway Museum will open for the first time at 11am on Sunday at Derby Castle in Douglas.The museum’s collection of artefacts has been curated by Derby Castle workshop supervisor...
View ArticleGawne believes part of queenie fishery will stay
Environment Minister Phil Gawne says he would be surprised if at least part of the queenie fishery does not remain open this year – in order to protect the Manx industry.The island’s £5m queenie...
View ArticleBreesha takes Manx culture to London
Dr Breesha Maddrell was guest of honour at the annual lunch of the London Manx Society (Yn Cheshaght Vanninagh Lunnin).Members and guests gathered at the Doubletree Hilton Hotel, near Russell Square,...
View ArticleBid to raise awareness of pancreatic cancer
John Dale’s doctor suspected indigestion when he attended an appointment in September.Two months later, after going to Noble’s accident and emergency department with abdominal pain, he was diagnosed...
View ArticleRoadworks contractor must fix blocked drains
Any defects with the latest roadworks to hit problems will be inspected – and made good by the contractor at its own cost.Infrastructure Minister Laurence Skelly gave the assurance after he was shown...
View ArticleAdventurers to face Atlantic swell on Hebridean expedition
While some people choose to escape TT week by going on holiday, or maybe even by shutting the curtains and sitting the fortnight out, one group is choosing something altogether more challenging.The...
View ArticleMae really could be the Next Big Thing
The winner of The Next Big Thing talent competition 2014, Mae Chaliis, has launched her début EP Released.The 16-year-old singer/songwriter, who lives in Birch Hill Park, Onchan, first entered...
View ArticleVisitors urged to head north for Bride’s renowned TT Tea
Fine food awaits TT visitors as the renowned TT Teas make a return to Bride Church hall, in Point of Ayre Road.This will be the 22nd year that the cafe has operated and will be up and running each day...
View ArticleCrowds expected in Laxey for free motorcycle show
The popular, free Laxey motorcyle show, organised by local motorcycle club The Moddey Dhoo, takes place next Thursday, June 5, from 11am onwards on Laxey promenade.Back in 2007 the club decided to hold...
View ArticleThree injured in crash
Fire services attended a two vehicle road traffic collision early this morning.Just after 12am, the Emergency Services Joint Control Room dispatched three fire fighting vehicles to the A5 New Castetown...
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