Steam Packet warns of further disruption
THE Steam Packet has cancelled tonight’s (Monday) 7.45pm return Isle of Man to Heysham sailing on the Ben-my-Chree due to weather conditions.Severe gale force winds are expected to hit the Irish sea...
View ArticleCharity backs Military Wives
A MANX charity is lending its support to the Military Wives Choir in a bid to help their single Wherever You Are reach Number 1 this Christmas.The song has captured the country’s imagination following...
View ArticleBishop unveils his new staff team
THE Bishop of Sodor and Man, the Right Reverend Robert Paterson, has announced two changes to his staff team.The Reverend Canon Peter Robinson, who is presently serving as the Vicar of Arbory,...
View ArticleQuestion mark over health check
A BODY which carried out an independent audit into Noble’s Hospital is no longer available to inspect Manx health services following a restructure.It means the island’s health services don’t come under...
View ArticleFinance worker left suicide note
A FINANCIAL advisor who drowned in the sea off Castletown in the summer took his own life, an inquest has ruled.Coroner John Needham recorded a verdict of suicide on 32-year-old Andrew Paul David...
View ArticleFirm looks local for compliance officer
CANADA Life International Limited (CLI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Quine to the position of compliance officer. Michael has worked in the finance sector in the island since...
View ArticleStorm force winds cause cancellation
EXPECTED storm force 10 winds forced the cancellation of today’s (Tuesday) 8.45am return Isle of Man-Heysham Ben-my-Chree sailing.The Steam Packet is also warning passengers that the 7.45pm sailing,...
View ArticleAll aboard for Groudle Glen Santa Trains
PEOPLE of all ages got into the Christmas spirit at the weekend to join in the fun on the Santa Trains.The magic of Christmas returned to Groudle Glen on Sunday when the first of the popular Santa...
View ArticleTwo major retailers open stores in island
Dealz and Pets at Home have celebrated the opening of their stores in the island.Discount retailer Dealz was opened in the former Woolworth’s store in Strand Street, Douglas, on Saturday, by Coronation...
View ArticleMountain Road reopens
THE Mountain Road has reopened after being closed earlier today due to snow.However, the Tholt-y-Will Road and the Brandywell Road remain closed.Earlier today, police were also forced to warn that...
View ArticleCannell dubs committee ‘talking shop’
DOUGLAS East MHK Brenda Cannell told Tynwald she had not sat on the town’s regeneration committee for more than a year because she felt it was just a ‘talking shop’.Her comments came as she questioned...
View ArticlePrepare yourself for cold
THE Fire and Rescue Service is urging residents to be prepared.Over Christmas last year, fire crews responded crashes, flooding and even fires at home caused by heating systems and fires that hadn’t...
View ArticleCulture of government has to change
A CHANGE in the culture of government is needed if savings are to be made in public finances, Chief Minister Allan Bell told Tynwald.Mr Bell was replying to call from David Callister MLC who asked...
View ArticleIndulge yourself at Paddy’s Christmas Market
THE popular Port St Mary quayside market returns for another year on Wednesday evening (December 21).The Port St Mary-based festivities will take place on the quayside between 6pm and 10pm, and will...
View ArticleAppeal after pedestrian injured in crash
A PEDESTRIAN remains seriously ill in hospital following a road accident in Santon.Police are appealing for witnesses to the collision which took place at 3.20pm on Thursday on the New Castletown Road...
View ArticleAirport traffic on par with 2010
PASSENGER numbers at the island’s airport are keeping pace with last year’s figures.November recorded a slight increase of just under one per cent over November 2010, with 55,652 passengers passing...
View ArticleIndependent inquiry into film industry
AN independent inquiry is being carried out to assess the value and competitiveness of the island’s film industry.Treasury Minister Eddie Teare MHK has revealed his department’s joint report with the...
View ArticleSarah Wade selected as Governor’s Cadet
SARAH WADE, a trainee accountant and volunteer with 440 (1st Manx) Squadron Air Cadets, has been selected by Governor Adam Wood as the armed forces’ representative Lieutenant Governor’s Cadet.‘My...
View ArticleWheelie great boost for sports club
THE Wooden Spoon Wheelchair Sports Club is set to develop thanks to a donation from Britannia International.It has donated £1,200 to the recently established club, which will be spent on specialised...
View ArticleCommunity pulls together to find Harley
HARLEY the Siberian husky – missing from Onchan since November 30 – has still not been found, but there has been a massive public response to his disappearance.Facebook has been the focal point of the...
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