Manx Government launches smart phone app for tourists
THE government has launched a visitor mobile ‘app’, which is available to download for free now on iPhone and will eventually be available to Android.It is targeted at those people travelling to the...
View ArticleMike’s compliance role with bank
PERMANENT Bank International has appointed Mike Clay as compliance manager. Mike began his career in the finance sector in 1983 with Barclays and worked in various branch banking roles around Liverpool...
View ArticleWarning as disease hits ash trees
News of a devastating disease of ash trees being discovered in the UK and Ireland earlier this year is raising concern as to its potential threat to ash trees in the island. Ash dieback, Chalara...
View ArticleIn the Keys this week
QUESTIONS to be asked in this week’s sitting of the House of Keys will range from the purchase of shares in Pinewood Shepperton film studios to the Disability Discrimination Act and planning...
View ArticleRoamin’ Comin to be extended
CHIEF Minister Allan Bell has reaffirmed his commitment to hosting regular public meetings after another full house turned out for the latest Government event in Port Erin.Around 150 people gathered at...
View ArticleStars
Monday, October 29Aries (March 21 - April 20) In a week that starts with a Full Moon in Taurus, the emphasis is firmly on money. Seek it out, save it and manage it. Developing good relationships with...
View ArticleThe latest ManxSki blog from Chris Callow
72: A flea in his earVarious roadside signs have lined the verges as summer has shifted into a colourful autumn above the Arve Valley. The French way is to paste flyers to plywood then hit you with a...
View ArticleFrightful time is had by all
VISITORS to Douglas town centre on Saturday were in for a real fright.The streets were taken over by people wearing a range of scary outfits, from ghouls to vampires, and culminated with Ginny the...
View ArticleMountain bike stolen from Ramsey garden
A MOUNTAIN bike has been stolen from the garden of a house in Waterloo Road on Sunday night at 11:50pm.The two culprits removed the blue 20inch Apollo Ridge Mountain bike costing £200 from a front...
View ArticleArts Council recruits Alan and John
TWO new members have been appointed to the Isle of Man Arts Council. The first is Alan Jackson, an award-winning BBC senior producer-presenter who has returned home to the island after a distinguished...
View ArticlePolice patrols needed at Bowl
A POLICE presence has been requested by managers at the Bowl – as the £3.3 million facility has become a Friday night meeting place for up to 100 rowdy local youths.Concerns have been raised by Brian...
View ArticleDolphins seen off west coast
THE summer season may be over but a number of sea creatures can still be seen in Manx waters.The Manx Whale and Dolphin Watch (MWDW) is urging residents to keep an eye out for them – and report any...
View ArticlePolice appeal for information following Mountain Road crash on Thursday
AN accident on the Mountain Road between Creg-ny-Baa and Brandish left one car on its roof on top of the banking.One driver from Ramsey was taken to hospital for treatment after the crash but was later...
View ArticleElaine started work with bank in 1968
ELAINE Cain, who began her banking career aged only 15 for Isle of Man Bank in 1968, is retiring this month, having spent the last 12 years as manager of the Peel branch. Born and raised in Peel,...
View ArticleChange to Onchan bus routes
BUSES are not going to Royal Avenue, Onchan, this morning (Tuesday).Due to road works Bus Vannin has said that buses using Royal Avenue this Morning are being divert via Alberta Drive, Summerhill Road,...
View ArticleMediums gather for charity event
MEDIUMS from around the island are being given a chance to demonstrate their talents tomorrow (Wednesday, October 31) at a charity night at the Palace Hotel, Douglas.Guests can see mediums working from...
View ArticleGovernment redundancies too expensive
CAN government afford to make staff redundant?Chief Minister Allan Bell confirmed that ‘substantial’ settlements have already been made where posts have been made redundant.A planned shake-up of...
View Article‘No overtaking’ zone plan for Greeba?
ROADS chiefs are considering recommendations made by the Coroner of Inquests in the wake of a fatal road accident outside the Hawthorn Inn, in Greeba, on the main A1 Douglas to Peel road.Last month...
View ArticlePlan for karting track behind TT Grandstand
A new karting facility could be up and running by early December in Douglas.Duke Marketing, which has operated a kart track at Jurby for 10 years, has unveiled plans to open a temporary track behind...
View ArticleGuilty verdict in Douglas East by-election trial
THE jury has returned guilty verdicts on the two remaining defendants in the Douglas East by-election trial.After four days’ deliberation the jury of four women and three men finally reached their...
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