Island’s approach to mental health is abysmal says chief minister
Chief Minister Allan Bell has branded the island’s approach to mental health issues as ‘abysmal’.He made the comment last week as Tynwald debated a call to protect police budgets.Mr Bell told the court...
View ArticleFamily’s emotional visit to Manx soldier’s war grave
The family of a Manx Great War soldier who died at the Somme have paid an emotional visit to his grave in Northern France.Private Robert Callister’s relatives tracked down his last resting place in...
View ArticleBell says he has full confidence in his Minister of Policy
The Chief Minister told Tynwald he has full confidence in his Minister for Policy and Reform Chris Robertshaw.But questions were raised by backbenchers in the court about Mr Robertshaw’s powers and...
View ArticleGnomes stolen from garden
Police are investigating after four gnomes were stolen from a garden in Peel.They were taken at some time since Friday from a property on the Ballawattleworth estate.Three of the gnomes have been hand...
View ArticlePolice arrests after thefts from cars
Police arrested a number of people on suspicion of theft from unattended motor vehicles overnight.Police sergeant Andy Kneen said: ‘We have had reports of such thefts from both the north and south of...
View ArticleBusinesses urged to look to Africa for opportunities
There is real economic opportunity for island based investors and businesses in Africa, the world’s fastest growing region.There is much to support the argument that while Africa still offers great...
View ArticleIsle of Man signs historic deal on tax information exchange
The Isle of Man’s Treasury Minister, Eddie Teare MHK, signed an historic agreement in Berlin today placing the Isle of Man among the first group of countries in the world to move to a new global...
View ArticleLorry driver wins £1m on Euromillions
A lorry driver who lives in Port Erin is celebrating today after scooping a life-changing £1 million in the EuroMillions Millionaire Raffle.David ‘Wilfie’ Walton, 46, celebrated the win with his...
View ArticleFriends remember race marshal Conor
A teenager who was named the best young marshal at last year’s Manx Grand Prix and Classic TT events but took his own life just weeks later was remembered at a small service at Appledene.A...
View ArticleAccolade for John Rimmer the ‘go-to guy’
Advocate John Rimmer is celebrating his nomination in one of the legal industry’s most prestigious global listings having been nominated among the Most Highly Regarded Individuals for offshore...
View ArticleA dog’s life in Wales for SARDA’s Jim
Encumbered in a furry dog suit and carrying a weighty collection bucket, SARDA dog handler Jim Macgregor has raised £163 for charity.Jim, who is part of the SARDA Isle of Man team along with his border...
View ArticleThe violent past of killer driver Donovan Kitching
The man who killed a 62-year-old woman in a hit-and-run incident had previously been the ring-leader in an horrific attack on a pregnant woman.Donovan Kitching was let out of jail early and just three...
View ArticleBell: I have had sleepless nights over charges but tax rises are not the answer
Tax rises will not raise enough on their own to rebalance the public finances - and could damage the economy.Chief Minister Allan Bell admits he has had sleepless nights over the raft of new ‘painful...
View ArticleEnjoy a gentle workout with walking football
An initiative to encourage over-50s to stay fit has kicked off.Walking football will be held at the NSC every Tuesday lunchtime from noon to 1pm.A slower-paced version of the game, it’s targeted at...
View ArticleGhouls galore in glen this Hop-tu-Naa
A complete menagerie of ghouls and ghosts will be lurking in the shadows in Summerhill Glen at the weekend as part of a special Hop tu Naa celebration.Behind the unearthly extravaganza is event company...
View ArticleWall St strategist feels optimistic
US equities continue to be an attractive option for investors according to Tony Dwyer, US portfolio strategist for Canaccord Genuity in the US. He was speaking at a Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management...
View Article‘Dangerous’ church to close until further notice
All Saints’ Church in Lonan is to close until further notice.The Parochial Church Council of Lonan and Laxey made the decision after a survey of the electrical installation of the church which declared...
View ArticleNow Ruth is in the running for ‘Power Women’
Ruth Robinson, director and head of Boston Family Office, has been shortlisted in the so-called Power Women awards.She is in the running for the Citywealth Power Women Awards in two categories: Woman...
View ArticleBeware of rogue traders says OFT
Consumer watchdogs are warning people not to use traders who make unsolicited visits to their home offering to do home improvements, without checking them out first. The Office of Fair Trading says it...
View ArticleBid to strengthen ties with the UK regions
The Department of Economic Development has announced the appointment of Paul Maddocks as business development manager to its Financial Services team. John Garland, head of Corporate Financial Services,...
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