Air link to Blackpool starts again
The air link between the Isle of Man and Blackpool was restored today.The first of Citywing’s flights landed at the Lancashire resort at 9.42am.The route was lost following the sudden closure of...
View ArticleJohn Lennon’s first wife Cynthia, who lived in the Isle of Man, dead at 75
Cynthia Lennon, the first wife of John Lennon in the 1960s, has died at the age of 75 from cancer.She lived in the Isle of Man for a number of years and ran her own bistro in Castletown.A statement was...
View ArticleLady Farmers’ 50th anniversary
The Lady Farmers’ 50th anniversary dinner took place on Tuesday, March 17, when a large turnout of members, both current and also including some founder members enjoyed a lovely meal at the Swiss House...
View ArticlePolice pay tribute to man found dead at the weekend
The police have paid tribute to a man who was found dead at the weekend.As we {http://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/isle-of-man-news/missing-man-body-found-1-7181566|reported earlier in the week}, Darren...
View ArticleTop dog knocks spots off other Dalmatians
A Dalmatian from Baldrine has brought a top prize back to the island after winning a prize for best in breed at Britain’s most prestigious dog show.Rosie, was exhibited at Crufts recently and on her...
View ArticleRotary Club raises money to help beat polio
The Rotary Club of Rushen and Western Mann presented a cheque for £650 raised by members at a charity meal at the Cherry Orchard Hotel in Port Erin for the campaign to eradicate the world of polio....
View ArticleArts centre nominated for an award
The volunteer team behind an artistic hub in the south of the island have been recognised for their contribution to Manx culture. The Erin Arts Centre has been nominated in the Manx Cultural Champion...
View ArticleFewer people are moving to the island for work
The island’s population growth has slowed or even stopped - as economic migrants look elsewhere for work.Statistics published by the Cabinet Office indicate a fall-off in population growth and inward...
View ArticleDefendant tried to frame an innocent man
This week’s Manx Independent reports on a court case in which the defendant used an innocent man’s name when he ordered drugs from the internet.The paper has the full story.Inside, we report on another...
View ArticlePost Office bosses look at community proposal
Post Offices bosses are now looking at a proposal from a community group to take over Ramsey’s branch.The deadline for alternative proposals from affected staff and the two local authorities for the...
View ArticleFind out about the impact of marine litter
People can find out about the impact of marine litter and single use carrier bags at a marine litter roadshow organised by the Manx Wildlife Trust.The roadshow will be at Onchan Library until tomorrow...
View ArticleSunnier than usual for the fourth month in a row
March was sunnier than usual, the island’s Met Office says.It was the fourth month in a row that sunshine was well above normal, with 147 hours measured in March compared to the long term mean of 115...
View ArticleYouth worker inquest
An inquest has opened into the death of a youth worker.Darren John Gale, who was 43 and lived at Melrose Cottage in Sulby, was found hanged from a tree in the garden of Roselea Cottage in the village...
View ArticleSchool’s out after 34 years for ‘inspiration’ Linda
A stalwart of Peel’s Queen Elizabeth II High School has retired after 34 years working at the school.Linda Heywood, nee Blackley, retired this week after joining back in 1980 and has seen 4,500...
View Article‘Urgent’ review of town’s housing call
Castletown’s local politicians are calling for an urgent review of land needed for housing in the town.The town’s commissioners made their comments when responding to the Isle of Man Strategic Review,...
View ArticlePublic meeting called over hazardous waste dump
A public meeting is to be held over the creation of a hazardous waste dump near St John’s.German Parish Commissioners have asked the Captain of the Parish to call the meeting in St John’s Methodist...
View ArticleJoey Essex a ‘big hit’ at nightclub
The appearance of a television celebrity at a Douglas nightclub has been hailed a success by the venue’s boss.The Only Way Is Essex star Joey Essex appeared at Tahiko at the Palace Hotel on Saturday. A...
View ArticleRevival of Manx language hailed by Guardian newspaper
The revival of the Manx language is the subject of a Guardian article today.‘The Manx language is a wonderful comeback story,’ David Harrison, a lecturer who has spent the past 20 years studying...
View ArticleMurder trial: Fateful night relived in court
The defendant in a murder trial has been describing the time leading up to the discovery of a body in his house at Queen Street in Castletown in December 2013.Under cross-examination from Linda Watts,...
View ArticleStaff raise money for Craig’s Heartstrong Foundation
Staff at Douglas-based Microgaming and Derivo collected money throughout the year from various initiatives and fundraiser for local charity Craig’s Heartstrong Foundation.Claire Coleman, head of...
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