Small number will be affected by new migrant rules
New rules coming into force next year will not affect a large number of the island’s migrant workers, the Chief Minister has told Keys.The revised regulations will mean from 2016 migrant workers will...
View ArticleBuses diverted
A rehearsal for Tynwald Day tomorrow is taking place today (Sunday) until 2pmThis means the main road through St John’s village will be shut for this period and traffic will need to find an alternative...
View ArticleUp Periscope for Tynwald Day record
Fire up your smartphone’s camera and prepare to go live on Monday as part of a world record attempt.A host of Manx technology companies have joined forces to showcase the best of the Isle of Man on our...
View ArticleJellyfish workshop offers ‘food’ for thought
A few brave souls had their first taste of cured jellyfish during an educational workshop last week.Families were treated to an entertaining and highly informative afternoon, featuring a mixture of...
View ArticlePolice deal with accident at St John’s
Police are dealing with a road accident on the Poortown Road near its junction with Glen Mooar Road in St John’sThough the road is not blocked, police have asked motorists to take extra care as they...
View ArticleEnjoy a unique MGP this year by backing a race newcomer
Manx Grand Prix organisers are offering fans the chance to get more involved in this year’s races by backing a newcomer.The Manx Grand Prix Back a Newcomer scheme was piloted last year with the aim of...
View ArticleWatch Rudyard Kipling’s Jungke Book unfold on stage
Think of the Jungle Book and you can be forgiven for thinking of the Disney cartoon or the musical version with its plethora of catchy songs. But Stuart Paterson’s version of Rudyard Kipling’s novel,...
View ArticleIsle of Man celebrates Tynwald Day
All roads lead to St John’s today (Monday) as the island celebrates its national day.Thousands are expected to make the trip to visit the Tynwald Day celebrations, with the official proceedings taking...
View ArticleMinute’s silence to mark 10th anniversary of 7/7 bombings
A minute’s silence will be held in the Isle of Man at 11.30am tomorrow (Tuesday) to mark the 10-year anniversary of the London bombings.The bombings, often referred to as 7/7, were a series of...
View ArticleHuman remains found at sea off Isle of Man
Douglas Lifeboat and Douglas Coastguard took part in a search at 9.45pm last night (Sunday) after human remains were found in the sea off Douglas.A small craft had made the discovery and reported it to...
View ArticlePetitions presented on Tynwald Hill
A total of six petitions for redress of grievance were presented at Tynwald Hill today.Two petitions were submitted by Reverend Canon Dr Jules Gomes, vicar of the parish of Arbory and Castletown.One...
View ArticleRamsey Rotary Club funday on Sunday
Ramsey Rotary Club’s annual Sunday Funday returns to the Mooragh Park on Sunday afternoon (July 12).From midday until 4pm the park will be buzzing with activities for all ages including donkey rides,...
View ArticleSouthern Befrienders to celebrate 10th anniversary
A Port St Mary-based charity that provides support to people in their later years will be celebrating their 10th anniversary with afternoon tea and a fete at the weekend.Taking place in Port St Mary...
View ArticleChurch’s closure service will be a celebration
While the long-term future of Kirk Christ, Lezayre has yet to be announced, a Thanksgiving Service to mark the official closure of the church is to be held on Sunday, July 19, at 3pm. The Bishop and...
View ArticleAward-winning air cadet is bound for South Africa
An air cadet from the Isle of Man is preparing for a potentially life-changing experience having won a national award.Douglas-based Stephen Isherwood of 440 (1st Manx) Squadron Air Training Corps was...
View ArticleIsle of Man records driest June in 20 years
Campers during TT practice week might disagree but June was the driest for 20 years, according to official figures.Only 25.8mm of rain was recorded at Ronaldsway, less than half the average for...
View ArticleWoman cut from car after Mountain Road crash
A woman had to be cut from her car after crashing at the Gooseneck, on the Mountain Road, yesterday (Monday) afternoon.Firefighters were called to the single-vehicle incident at around 3pm.The driver...
View ArticlePower of communication
SMP Accounting & Tax is sponsoring a presentation organised by the JCC IOM (Junior Chamber of Commerce Isle of Man). Sue Gee, managing director of TLC Business Solutions, will discuss the...
View ArticleUPDATED: MER services halted by overturned tram
This was the scene at Laxey this morning after a Manx Electric Railway tram overturned.Services between Laxey and Ramsey remain suspended following the incident by the road crossing outside Laxey...
View ArticleTrader says Castletown is ‘ghost town’ due to regeneration work
There’s still plenty of parking in Castletown while work is going on in Market Square.That’s the message from Richard Ronan, chairman of the town’s regeneration committee, after criticism from a local...
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