Consultation on plan to change government’s legal framework
A public consultation has been launched on proposals to change the legal framework of government - allowing a more joined-up approach to serving the public.At present individual departments have...
View ArticleDismay as a new law on equality delayed
The Manx Labour Party has hit out after it was announced that the long-awaited Equality Bill is not listed in the Council of Ministers’ Legislative programme for June.Instead, it is held on the...
View ArticleWildlife Park makes plea for volunteers
The Curraghs Wildlife Park is looking for some friendly and enthusiastic volunteers to help with its busy programme of talks, presentations and activities during the summer holidays.Throughout the...
View ArticleAwards for leading choristers
Four choristers have received prestigious singing awards from the Royal School of Church Music.Michael Hoy, Christine Litman, Peter Boussogou and Helen Terry were presented with their awards after...
View ArticleYoung students enjoy full honours at graduation
Scores of children donned mortarboards and gowns for a graduation ceremony with a difference on Tuesday.The achievements of 71 young students of the Isle of Man Children’s University were celebrated by...
View ArticleOutside Left: It is now time to end the farce of LegCo
Back in the 1950s and 60s there was a Pathe documentary series which played at cinemas (showing my age here). It was called ‘Time to Remember’ and it started with the voiceover ‘I can remember a time ....
View ArticleNew art cafe venture launched in Ramsey
An exciting new venture, aimed at bringing art into the community, has opened up in the heart of Ramsey.The Storm Art Cafe, situated on Bowring Road, officially opened its doors during TT Practice...
View ArticleStage set for ‘ambitious and adventurous’ Deep South Festival
Three is the magic number!And to celebrate the third Deep South Festival, organisers are promising their most adventurous and ambitious festival to date.The festival takes place over the July 4-5...
View ArticlePolice warning over ‘banking scam’
Police are warning residents about what they have described as a banking scam.It was reported yesterday (Saturday), that a customer received a phone call which appeared to be from his bank as the...
View ArticlePolice appeal after dog attack
Police are appealing for information after a dog attack at a popular beauty spot.Officers say the incident happened yesterday (Saturday) at about 3pm at Clypse Reservoir, in Onchan, when three Jack...
View ArticleDancers line up to be King of the Rock
Dave Cowley, of Represent Dance Company, promotes the fact that ‘Peace, love, unity and having fun are the founding principles of hip hop’, and he hopes to teach young people these values in the...
View ArticleChance to see Glen Vine and Union Mills gardens
A total of 14 gardens will be open to the public in Glen Vine and Union Mills during the weekend of July 11-12.Anti-Cancer ‘Middle in Bloom’ aims to raise money for the Marown and District Anti-Cancer...
View Article14 characters, two actors and one pub
Parker & Snell Company returns to the Gaiety on Thursday for one night only with its highly acclaimed production of TWO.Lisa Kreisky and Carl Parker will between them perform a total of 14...
View ArticleWoody scoops a top award from CAMRA members
The coveted CAMRA pub of the year award this year has gone to the Woodbourne Hotel in Douglas.The news reached licensee Andrew Harris as he celebrated his 10th anniversary as licensee at Alexander...
View ArticleEvents galore on Tynwald Day
All roads lead to St John’s on Monday, July 6, where the Tynwald Day celebrations promise to provide something for all the family.The Vikings of Mann will be setting up camp in Cooil y Ree in St John’s...
View ArticleTalk will cover help for eating disorders
Community mental health professional Nicola Howard will be guest speaker at the Manx Eating Disorders Support Group’s next meeting.She will speak about eating disorders and the help and treatments...
View ArticleDemolition for Cregneash barn
The barn at Church Farm, Cregneash should be demolished agreed independent inspector Anthony Wharton.The plan (14/01377/B for demolition of the existing steel frame barn, removal of hard standing,...
View ArticleDrop Inn Ministries open third shop in Ramsey
Drop Inn Ministries have officially opened their third shop in Ramsey, which offers a host of facilities for both parents and children.The Christian charity, which already runs two shops on North Shore...
View ArticleNatWest Island Games 2015: LIVE
Stay up to date with everything that’s going on at the NatWest Island Games in Jersey with the iomtoday Live Sport page.Isle of Man Newspapers sports reporter Dave Norton is with the 270-strong team...
View ArticleNina wins the Milntown TT treasure hunt
A treasure hunt held at Milntown was won by a four-year-old from Kirk Michael.Nina Cain’s entry was selected from all the children that participated in the event, which consisted of pictures of...
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