Cafe owner’s plea: We are open for trade despite appearances
A business owner on a Ballasalla industrial estate says she fears for the future of her cafe after road works have caused major disruption to her trade.Trish Lunn, of the Hard Hat cafe on Balthane...
View ArticleSocial media has been good for biz
Determined Michele Gogan has embraced social media in a big way and she says it is proving to be a boost for her business.The busy mother-of-three aged 43, has never looked back since she took the bold...
View ArticleNine prestigious awards
Zurich International Life won an unprecedented nine awards at the international life industry’s flagship event, the International Adviser Awards, held in London. This was four more than the Athol...
View ArticleBank’s digital eagles are on a mission to boost confidence
Barclays has launched its Digital Eagles service in the island with the first Tea and Teach event held at the Royal British Legion Port Erin Branch. The Digital Eagles are a fully-trained group of...
View ArticleRisks of ‘digital’ cash need to be assessed, says Manx Labour Party
Concerns are being expressed over the government’s plan to establish a cryptocurrency industry in the Isle of Man.The Manx Labour Party is seeking assurances from the Department of Economic Development...
View ArticleMove to increase competition and choice of services
Granting a new licence to Wi-Manx would increase competition and choice of services consumers and businesses, says the Communications Commission.The telecommunications provider is hoping to expand its...
View ArticleArchitect taking legal action after power surge caused £33k damage
An island architect is suing the Manx Utilities Authority after a power surge caused £33,000 of damage to his home and office.Mark Pearce, of MP Associates, has lodged a claim for £10,000 against the...
View ArticleChess grandmaster to take on 30 Manx schoolchildren
For most people, one game of chess is taxing enough on the brain.But American women’s grandmaster Jennifer Shahade will be playing against 30 children from 22 primary schools all at the same in an...
View ArticleTwo blows to air links
Today’s Manx Independent lead story is about two blows to air links to the island.They come after the loss of a number of destinations being served from Ronaldsway.Inside, we have more on the smart...
View ArticleWalking is one thing, but talking too?
It was my doctor’s fault. I went to her to complain about feeling tired and she said: ‘You need more exercise.’ I would have thought I needed less. But perhaps she had found some new miracle cure on...
View ArticleIsle of Man property sales, October 9, 2014
Londonmetric Retail Limited, whose registered office is in London, bought 12 and 12a Strand Street, Douglas, for £5,265,000.It was bought from Valhalla Enterprises Limited, by receivers, Fergus Jack,...
View ArticleManx singers to perform in Chelmsford Cathedral
The Manx hymn Ellan Vannin will be sung in Chelmsford Cathedral at the end of the month.The Glenfaba Chorale has been invited by the Essex Police Choir and Police Band to join them in an evening...
View ArticleGuy Martin on Channel 4 on Sunday
Popular TT rider Guy Martin will be returning to TV screens on Sunday evening.Guy Martin’s Spitfire will follow the two-year restoration of an aircraft that was buried in a French beach for decades,...
View ArticleChanges to format as Ramsey hosts second Big Debate
Some 82 voters attended the second of the government’s Big Debates.And following feedback from the first meeting in Peel, there were a few changes at Tuesday’s event at Scoill Ree Gorree in Ramsey.Once...
View ArticleLittle Dahl-lings enjoy dressing up as book characters
St Mary’s School, in Douglas, was one of thousands of schools around the world to celebrate Roald Dahl Day.On Friday, pupils and staff dressed up as their favourite characters from the books.This year,...
View ArticleGovernment plan to build a hazardous waste facility
The government wants to build a new facility to store hazardous waste.Infrastructure Minister Phil Gawne MHK will ask Tynwald to support capital funding of £330,000 at this month’s sitting of...
View Article£4.9m plan to replace emergency services’ communications system
The government wants to spend £4.9m replacing the emergency services’ communications system.Home Affairs Juan Watterson MHK will ask Tynwald to support funding at the October sitting.The investment is...
View ArticleMotorist hit car and left a note but no details
Police constable Chloe Keegan wants to speak to anyone who saw a vehicle collision in the Co Op Car Park, Christian Street, Ramsey, at around 1.30am on Sunday, September 28.This motorist whose vehicle...
View ArticleHit and run incident investigated
Police are investigating a suspected hit and run incident.At about 5.20pm on Wednesday, September 24, a blue Hyundai Matrix parked in The Crofts, Castletown, was damaged on the wing mirror and rear...
View Article‘Money should not be driving force behind Manx mining revival’
Money should not be the main driver as the government issues licences to mining companies interested in carrying out initial prospecting in four areas of the Isle of Man.That’s according to Cat Turner...
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