Weather warning issued by Met Office
The Met Office in Ronaldsway has issued a weather warning.With some quite large tides and strong east or southeast winds, waves will splash over exposed coastal roads and promenades.This morning’s high...
View ArticleIt’s time to change attitudes to home security
It’s time to change.That’s the message from the Manx police force as it unveiled a winter awareness campaign aimed at helping prevent island householders become a victim of burglary.From Monday...
View ArticleRetired judge to chair hearing into Attorney General
A retired judge has been appointed to chair a disciplinary hearing to consider 14 allegations of misconduct levelled at suspended Attorney General Stephen Harding.Details emerged in the high court...
View ArticleFather passes baton to son as band’s musical director
Robert Mitchell has taken up the position as musical director and conductor of Douglas Town Band. He has been temporarily undertaking these duties since October 2013.He is a former principal cornet of...
View ArticleJazz charity night to raise the roof
A fundraising night at the Embassy Jazz Club, upstairs in the British Hotel, Douglas, will take place on Sunday, December 6, from 6pm.The evening aims to raise funds to repair the roof on the Jimmy...
View ArticleLA students take top spot in island poster contest
The Isle of Man Film Festival’s poster design competition was a truly international event after some schools in Los Angeles were informed of the contest.Youngsters were invited to make a poster to...
View ArticleManx links to new film ‘Suffragette’
A new film telling the story of the fight for women’s rights has missed a famous landmark in Manx legislature.In 1881 the Isle of Man granted female property owners aged over 30 the right to vote....
View ArticleNew action to cut three-year waiting list for pain treatment
Health Minster Howard Quayle told Tynwald he hoped the waiting time for pain management treatment could be cut from years to months.He said that the total number of referrals for pain management...
View ArticleTynwald support for £50m fund is welcomed by Allan Bell
Chief Minister Allan Bell MHK has welcomed overwhelming Tynwald endorsement for a key government initiative to grow the Manx economy and create jobs.After a lengthy debate, a motion moved by Economic...
View ArticleMan loses control of his car
A motorist lost control of his vehicle at the Blackboards, on the main road between Santon and Ballasalla at 6am today.The man, in his mid-40s, was trapped but did not complain of ‘significant’ back...
View ArticleVoluntary gas regulation is most economic option, says Chief Minister
The current voluntary agreement with the Office of Fair Trading to regulate gas prices is the most economic approach, according to Chief Minister Allan Bell.Speaking in Tynwald, Mr Bell added, if the...
View ArticleIsle of Man politicians to consider matching UK pension freedom
Whether or not Manx residents will have the same freedom as UK citizens to cash in their pensions early is under consideration by the government.In July, Tynwald passed a motion in favour of pension...
View ArticleFree ticket for people who help others at Gaiety or Villa Marina
A scheme to help people with mobility or other problems get around the Villa Marina or Gaiety Theatre has been launched.Visitors who require somebody with them can join the Essential Companion Scheme...
View Article10-year biodiversity plan receives green light from Tynwald
The government’s strategy for preserving and maintaining the island’s natural landscape and resources has been unveiled in Tynwald by the minister resonsible for the environment.Castletown MHK Richard...
View ArticleBid for Starbucks coffee shop signs
American coffee chain Starbucks wants to set up a cafe in Douglas.Plans have been submitted for Starbucks signage outside an empty unit on the corner of Victoria Street and Duke Street, in...
View ArticleRoger to give organ recital at St George’s
Internationally-acclaimed organist, Roger Fisher, will be visiting the island on Saturday (October 31) to give a midday concert on the organ of St George’s Church, Douglas.Roger Fisher, for many...
View ArticleTalk on how youngsters can stay safe online
Staying safe on the internet was the subject of a talk held at Castle Rushen High School with around 50 parents attending.School staff teamed up with police officers and telecommunications experts to...
View ArticleNew commissioner wants more transparency
Ian Skelly said he is ‘very humbled’ by the public support he received at last Thursday’s by-election in Port St Mary.He gained an overwhelming majority with 296 votes in an election with a large...
View ArticlePlans for 51 homes in Clagh Vane
The Department of Infrastructure has submitted a planning application to build 51 new public sector homes on the Clagh Vane estate in Ballasalla.The plan includes demolishing 42 existing homes – which...
View ArticleWendy means business here
Influential Manxwoman Wendy Mayall has been appointed as non-executive board director for an island financial firm.Thornton Associates is now known as Thornton Chartered Financial Planners.She has been...
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