Council dissent over horse tram proposals
Douglas’s horse tram tracks have been running down the centre of the road along the town’s seafront for 150 years and that’s where they should stay - that was the view expressed by a several...
View ArticleGovernment tender process helps save more than £4m
More than £4 million in savings have been made since the government started putting contracts for goods and services out to competitive tender according to Treasury Minister Eddie Teare.The Treasury’s...
View ArticleThe Manx Independent is out now
This week’s Manx Independent is in the shops now.On page one there’s a story about a family who believe that the island’s health services are failing their son.Inside, we question whether apathy is...
View ArticlePatients satisfied with community health services
Ninety-four per cent of community health patients who completed a feedback survey earlier this year say they are satisfied with the care they receive.The island’s community health services comprise...
View ArticleJames speak to iomtoday ahead of Isle of Man gig
Indie rock legends James come to the Villa Marina in Douglas tomorrow (Thursday) night.While many artists who started life in the 80s are touring and living off their old songs, James are still...
View ArticleFrench connection for Isle of Man mushrooms business
A specialist magazine about mushrooms, once featured on a satirical TV quiz show, sparked a link up between a Manx business and a fledgling one in Brittany, France.Mark and Kathy Irwin’s operation at...
View ArticleWhat does the future hold for Glen Wyllin?
The future of Glen Wyllin is being considered.The government has launched another of its consultations and is now looking for views about the future of the glen and campsite near Kirk Michael.The glen...
View ArticleOnline booking is proving popular says salon boss
Hairdressing salon owner Sharon Gelling is a firm believer that people using online booking is the way forward.She said: ‘We’ve had a mix of old and new customers make online bookings, and everything...
View ArticlePeople over retirement age could have to carry on paying National Insurance...
People over retirement age could have to carry on paying National Insurance if a government proposal gets the go-ahead.The Treasury has launched a public consultation on a proposal to stop workers...
View ArticleNorth Quay to be pedestrianised in the evening in Festival of Motorcycling...
North Quay in Douglas is to be pedestrianised in the evening during the Festival of Motorcycling.The move is aimed to boost the night-time economy and encourage more people to visit the area and enjoy...
View ArticleObituary: Alice Christian played big role in northern life
Alice Christian, formerly of Ash Grove, Ramsey, has died in Yorkshire aged 85.The widow of advocate, hotelier, newspaper proprietor and Ramsey MHK J.J. Christian, Alice was well-known for her tireless...
View ArticleWhy we’ll be the ‘Isle of Men’ for a day.
The Isle of Man is to become known as the ‘Isle of Men’ for a day as part of a stunt to raise publicity about prostate cancer.With support from the Manx government, it will see the official Isle of Man...
View ArticleFrom barman to boss for Gareth
Gareth Capper has been promoted to the position of Best Western Palace Hotel general manager. Mr Capper, 35, is a familiar face at the hotel, having started work there aged 18 as a barman. He later...
View ArticleOptions for Port Erin’s former marine biological station
Four expressions of interest in developing the former marine laboratory in Port Erin – from leisure use to a new business incubator – have been received by the Department of Infrastructure.Economic...
View ArticleWait is over as GCSE results are published
More than 900 students from the island’s five state secondary schools – plus pupils from King William’s College – will find out their GCSE results and other equivalent qualifications such as BTECs...
View ArticleBridge tower may be a missed opportunity
Cost is the main factor deterring Douglas Council from taking on the former swing bridge control tower as a possible tourist attraction, according to Douglas councillors.The tower, which forms part of...
View ArticleFrustration and anger over collapse of Ramsey Post Office plan
A Ramsey businessman has hit out after plans to let a community group take over the town’s post office failed.Isle of Man Post Office has said it was unable to reach a ‘positive conclusion’ in the...
View ArticleCourt worker admits stealing £97,000 from employer
A 49-year-old Douglas woman has admitted stealing over £97,000 from the Isle of Man Courts of Justice while working there.Katrina Mary Surridge, of Close Ollay, pleaded guilty to three charges of...
View ArticleCars collide because of spilt oil
A number of cars were involved in an accident in Douglas yesterday because of spilt oil.It happened at the bottom of Crellin’s Hill.Police are now looking for the motorist who dropped an oil filter on...
View ArticleBright ideas at sunny show
The Manx community turned out in force for the Royal Agricultural Show – and EcoVannin and its energy-related allies were no exceptions. EcoVannin Co-Ordinator Cat Turner reports------------The Energy...
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