Planet defended - sort of!
On 24 June, an eye-opening court ruling was made in the Hague District Court - with potential repercussions on governments around the world. Including, of course, here. Cat Turner, Co-ordinator of Isle...
View ArticleEcho and the Bunnymen speak to iomtoday
Legendary cult band Echo and the Bunnymen come to the Villa Marina on Saturday.The band had mainstream success in the 1980s with 10 top 40 hits including classics such as The Killing Moon, The Cutter,...
View ArticleRockpooling event for adults
The Manx Wildlife Trust is offering adults the chance to relive their childhood with a dedicated rockpooling session next Wednesday at Niarbyl.It will be followed by a meal at the Niarbyl Restaurant...
View ArticleSuccess for Manxaid event
A mind, body and spirit evening in the south of the island raised between £500 and £600 for charity.The evening at the Falcon’s Nest hotel in Port Erin was organised by the Manxaid charity which...
View ArticleTourism glory days celebrated in display
The glory days of southern tourism are celebrated in a new exhibition staged in Port St Mary town hall by Rushen Heritage Foundation. It focuses on five famous southern hotels - the Balqueen, Perwick...
View ArticleBernard Moffatt, Outside Left: Is the St Pierre and Miquelon option more honest?
Chances are very few people have heard of St Pierre and Miquelon (StP&M). They are two small islands off Southern Newfoundland near the Grand Banks and their main claim to fame is that they are...
View ArticleKing of the Rock hip hop event is ‘resounding success’
Young people of all ages took part in the island’s first Hip Hop Youth Arts festival, King of the Rock, at the weekend. Organised by David Cowley of Represent Dance Company it saw a range of workshops,...
View ArticleDHSC roles announced
The delegations for the political members of the Department of Health and Social Care have today been unveiled by Minister Howard Quayle MHK.The Department welcomed two new members – Ralph Peake MHK...
View ArticleThree injured in crash at Greeba
The Fire Service issued the following statement after a car crashed at Greeba injured three people.A Fire Service spokesman said: ‘In the early hours of this morning the Emergency Services Joint...
View ArticleLive ammo in Round Table fire
Fire crews from Castletown and Port Erin have been dealing with a car fire on the Round Table road.The incident has been made more difficult as there is live ammunition in the vehicle which Is...
View ArticlePolice appeal over driver
Police are trying to identify the driver of a silver coloured four door Honda Civic saloon that was involved in an incident which occurred about 5.50pm on Thursday, July 9, at the smaller Quarterbridge...
View ArticleReport into Isle of Man health service: It’s time to deliver
The Isle of Man’s health services have been branded a ‘strategic policy vacuum’ in a report by an independent watchdog.The Health Service Consultative Committee (HSCC) has urged the Department of...
View ArticlePie and mash for train enthusiasts
Fans of steam railways and food can combine their passions when the popular dining service to Port Erin railway museum starts up again this week.The evening trips take place on Thursdays until...
View ArticleSchool celebrates two quality mark awards
Dhoon School is celebrating after receiving two UK-recognised quality mark awards.It has been re-evaluated for Investing in Children Status and has gained the Inclusion Quality Mark.Both awards...
View ArticleJoint exhibition at the Hodgson Loom Gallery
Time is running out to see the latest exhibition at the Hodgson Loom Gallery, in Laxey.It features stunning Manx landscapes and beautiful portrait studies by award-winning professional artist Barry...
View ArticlePullyman: Let’s have a summer picnic
As the year progressed, there were different things to look forward to. Winter always meant snow. And snow was fun. Kids in Pulrose enjoyed snow.There were the usual snowball fights and snowman...
View ArticleTynwald guest thanks Isle of Man for backing Excellent Development charity
The founder of an international development charity says he is proud to be Manx after the support shown by island folk.Simon Maddrell is the founder and executive director of Excellent Development, a...
View ArticleLive ammo fire update
The Fire Service have issued a statement about yesterday’s fire involving live ammunition at the Round Table.A statement said: ‘Castletown crews were called to a car fire on Saturday in the area of the...
View ArticleFun at Family Library
When year three pupils at Braddan school wanted to complete a classroom project on their favourite author they were delighted with the support they got from the Family Library in Douglas. The library...
View ArticleNew ‘green’ cleaning business
All businesses in the Island are being encouraged to support the local economy, and to care for the environment. Addressing these two important issues is at the heart of a new cleaning and maintenance...
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