Car stolen from Ramsey
POLICE are investigating the theft of a car from Ramsey.The silver Mazda MX3 was taken some time between 11:30pm on Saturday and 1pm.Its registration number is FMN 938R. It was stolen from Lheaney...
View ArticleRoads to close at 5pm on Saturday for Manx Grand Prix practice
THE Mountain Course will close at 5pm on Saturday as practice gets under way for the 2012 Manx Grand Prix.The early start is designed to enable newcomers to properly acquaint themselves with the course...
View ArticleJosh Knights is ready to tackle international career
A promising cyclist has been given a huge boost as he prepares to race on the international stage.Josh Knights, who is part of the Mountivation Cycling Development Academy Team, will receive help with...
View ArticleManx link to Lady Godiva
THERE is ‘overwhelming’ evidence Manx families can trace their ancestry to Lady Godiva – who, according to legend, rode naked on horseback through Coventry in protest against high taxes.That’s...
View ArticleNo longer new kids on the block
AWARD winning Purple Accounts has moved into new offices at Quay House, South Quay, Douglas.An open day was held last Friday attended by customers and invited guests from the local business...
View ArticlePlanning for future
A GOOD business model not only relies on experience, but nurtures young talent to ensure a sustainable and successful future.That’s why the Young Achiever of the Year category at the Isle of Man...
View ArticleWant to join Sayle Gallery board?
The Sayle Gallery is seeking candidates to serve as directors of the gallery.The gallery, which is both a registered company and an Isle of Man charity, has a number of vacancies on its board and...
View ArticleDavy Knowles is modern blues great, says Gibson
MANX musician Davy Knowles has been voted one of the top 10 modern blues guitarists by guitar giant Gibson.The Port St Mary man, now living in Chicago, comes in at number six on the list, which Gibson...
View ArticleArran Kaighin appears in court
A PEEL commissioner who sparked an island-wide hunt after he went missing for four days has appeared in court today (Thursday) on charges relating to indecent images of children.Arran Ernest Kaighin,...
View ArticleFather raises £1k for our Pumps 4 Kids campaign
A DAD has raised £1,000 for the Pumps 4 Kids campaign, which pays for the kind of equipment his diabetic son uses.David Campbell, 52, of Groudle Road, Onchan, managed to collect the large amount of...
View ArticleDCCL has rethink over £350,000 diesel engine
CONTROVERSIAL plans to buy a replacement diesel locomotive for the Steam Railway are being reconsidered.Tynwald last month approved funding of £350,000 for second diesel from Romania.This was less than...
View ArticleGovt pulls the plug on End to End coverage
GOVERNMENT has pulled the plug on funding for TV coverage of the hugely popular Manx End to End Challenge.Manx company Greenlight Television has filmed the mountain bike event for a number of years and...
View ArticleManx students to collect A-level results today
THE anxious wait is over for Manx Year 13 students as they receive the A-level results today (Thursday).A record number of almost 400 sixth formers from the island’s five secondary schools will find...
View ArticleSt Ninian’s High School A levels 2012
Results from St Ninian’s High SchoolEmily Ashe El, Gs, Hi, Re (AS), So; Sarah Astin Bi (AS), Ma, Pe, Ps; Ciara Beattie Gg, Ps, Re; Alexander Bell Ec, En, Hi (AS), Ict; Hannah Bell Ad, El, Ps, So;...
View ArticleBallakermeen high school A levels 2012
Results from Ballakermeen high schoolStuart Ansell Gs,Gg,Ma,Ph; Alex Atkinson Bi,Ch,Gs,Ma,Mu (AS); Ben Atkinson Gs,Ma,Fm,Ph; Eleanor Ballam Ec,Gs,Ma,Po; Lea Bazille Cl,Pd,Md; Sophie Betteridge...
View ArticleCastle Rushen High School A levels 2012
Results from Castle Rushen High SchoolDavid Allison It, Gs, Ma, Ph, Ec (AS), Cr (AS), Fm (AS); Gabriel Booth Ec, Ps, Hi, Gg (AS), Gs (AS); Heather Booth El, Gs, Bi, Gl, Ch (AS); Tom Bowden Ps, Gs, Bi,...
View ArticleQEII High School A levels 2012
Results from Queen Elizabeth II High SchoolNikki Allan En, Gg, Hi, Rs (AS); Zoe Anderson Hi, Ps, Rs, El (AS); Libby Astley Bs, En, Ps, El (AS); Megan Bailey Ps, So, Ec (AS), Gg (AS); Joanne Betteridge...
View ArticleRamsey Grammar School A levels 2012
Results from Ramsey Grammar SchoolA. Anderson Bs, Gs, Tt, Wd; J. Bacani Ad, El, Gs, Po, Sp; J. Barlow Pho, Gs, Hi, Gl; G. Bavin Bs, Gs, Hi, Po, So; M. Brammer M: Bs, Ec, Gs; J. Brown Ad, Pho; B. Byrne...
View ArticleIsle of Man College A levels 2012
Results from the Isle of Man CollegeRC Bennett Es, Ap (Double Award); MDG Chinn Es, Ps, Ap (Double Award); MJ Drewry Ps, So, Md; R Evans Md; J Gilmour Es, Ap (Double Award); S Jones En/El; HGE Mann Es,...
View ArticleA-level pass rate falls for students in the Isle of Man
The overall pass rate for A-levels has dropped in the Isle of Man.But the A-level results in the island’s five secondary schools show a record proportion of passes at higher grades. The overall pass...
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