New Mobile Library hits the road
THE Manx Educational Foundation (MEF) hopes to continue its involvement with the Family and Mobile libraries past it’s three-year deal.A three-year deal, with funding from PokerStars was announced last...
View ArticleFirefighters called after grill pan catches light
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a flat in Castletown after a grill pan caught light.A fire alarm sounded in the building on Malew Street at 9.49pm on Friday.Leading Firefighter Jeff Howland and his crew...
View ArticleStars
Monday, September 17Aries (March 21 - April 20) In this productive and surprising week, the emphasis is on your working life. Making opportunities happen means getting to the core of a problem quickly....
View ArticleBikes stolen from driveway
TWO women’s mountain bikes have been stolen from the driveway of a property in Glen Maye Hill, Glen Maye.They were taken from the driveway of a property between the hours of 6pm on Saturday, September...
View ArticlePinewood deal to be signed soon
THE deal to invest millions of Manx taxpayers’ pounds in the Pinewood Shepperton Studios should be signed and sealed later this month.This week’s Isle of Man Examiner has the latest news on the...
View ArticleShopping habits survey is launched
A SURVEY of shopping habits in the island has been commissioned.About 1,000 randomly-selected households will be contacted by telephone from this week and asked to take part in the survey.A review of...
View ArticleFinance sector is weathering storm
WHERE You Can is a Department of Economic Development initiative, which creates a unified identity for our island. It’s about showing the world how we manage to foster so much success and excellence...
View ArticleOutlining plans for breast care
NOBLE’S Hospital breast surgeon Millie Bello is due to outline her plans for the future of the service tonight (Monday) when she gives a talk to medical professionals at Noble’s Keyll Darree centre.Ms...
View ArticleChris aims to reach Monaco this week
KAYAKER Chris Allix hopes to complete his 3,000-mile Man to Monaco challenge on Wednesday.After crossing the Irish Sea on June 26, he now has Monaco in his sights.And in fact, Chris, who celebrated his...
View ArticleCharges in place to get rid of fridges
Douglas Council is now charging for the disposal of fridges and freezers.The eastern district civic amenity site at Middle River industrial estate has adopted the practice already in operation at the...
View ArticleCare in Mann give urgent appeal for volunteers
CARE in Mann has issued an urgent appeal for more volunteers to help maintain its services.The charity provides all-island support for the sick, handicapped or those going through stressful...
View ArticleStudents’ project to build machine for TT races
AN AMBITIOUS project to design, build and race a bike in next year’s TT races is being undertaken by a group of post-graduate engineering students at Huddersfield University.Niall Shimmin, who comes...
View ArticleTower turns blue for Rayner
THE Tower of Refuge has turned blue – in support of a very special little boy.Rachelle and Wayne Ashton’s 18-month-old son Rayner is currently being treated for the rare illness Langerhans Cell...
View ArticleRise in demand leads to extra dates
INCREASED demand for places on their training courses has led to Expol Limited announcing extra dates for next year.New dates for the highly popular Internet Investigation sessions are January...
View ArticleSure to be sold?
CABLE and Wireless Communications – which runs the Isle of Man’s Sure mobile phone service - is considering a move to sell its ‘islands’ business.The Financial Times has reported that CWC has had an...
View ArticleSouthlands EMI unit open again by end of October
THE elderly and mentally infirm unit at Southlands in Port St Mary will reopen in October following a recruitment drive.News that the Gansey unit would close on a temporary basis on August 28 because...
View ArticleCurrys set to open soon – but when?
BIG signs have gone up outside the forthcoming Currys and PC World saying the store is ‘opening soon’.But Dixons Retail plc are remaining tight-lipped on the date the store, in Spring Valley Industrial...
View ArticleCathy’s heroic efforts for Service Users Network
IT’s hoped a partnership between mental health charity the Service Users’ Network and Nationwide International will help break down barriers and reduce the stigma around mental health problems.Seamus...
View ArticleFormer commissioner Arran Kaighin remanded in custody
FORMER Peel Commissioner Arran Ernest Kaighin has been remanded in custody by Deputy High Bailiff Jayne Hughes until October 12.Mr Kaighin, 44, of Douglas Street, Peel, appeared via live link from...
View ArticleKilled policewoman came from the Isle of Man
ONE of the policewomen killed in Greater Manchester today came from the Isle of Man.Constable Fiona Bone, aged 32, grew up in the island.Her family live in Port St Mary and she went to Castle Rushen...
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