Launch event for sand dam charity
A new Isle of Man charity will begin putting down its roots today (Thursday) by holding a launch event at Government House.Lieutenant Governor Adam Wood is the new patron of Excellent Development Isle...
View ArticleFinest Manx recipes in new cookery book
A new Manx cookery book showcasing the finest island recipes will be hitting shelves next week. ‘The Island Kitchen’ includes various recipes using Manx produce from the Isle of Man’s best chefs and...
View ArticleStunning scenes for Xmas
The Manx Blind Welfare Society has unveiled its Christmas cards for 2015, each featuring a stunning image of the Isle of Man.Local photographers Mary Davies and Ray Collister have donated the images on...
View ArticleMSPCA column: Destressing your pet
We can all give a big sigh of relief now that bonfire night is over – there were fireworks on several evenings this year which will have made life very stressful for some animals.If you have a nervous...
View ArticleBoat club’s success at international show
The Manx Model Boat Club has achieved a first ever hat-trick of Best in Show awards at this year’s Warwick International Model Boat Show.Facing very stiff and determined opposition, their fellow clubs...
View ArticleJust what is meant by squares? Photographers’ different views
Members of the Isle of Man Photographic Society faced a set subject for this week’s assignment competition of ‘squares’ – the exact interpretation then being left to the photographer.So a plethora of...
View ArticleBernard Moffatt: My candidates for bonfires
You may or may not have heard of Lewes or Firle in East Sussex – it turns out they are not famous for much except their annual bonfires.People come from miles around to see the spectacle and they even...
View ArticleArt for new mental health facility
Student artwork aimed at reducing the sigma associated with mental heath has been unveiled at Noble’s Hospital.The large acrylic and collage boards were created by students from Ballakermeen, Ramsey...
View ArticleBook a meal online to raise charity cash
Online business directory MiQuando and Salt Bar and Kitchen have joined forces to support Manx Cancer Help’s Mann Up for November fundraising campaign.Throughout the month, Salt in Circular Road,...
View ArticleGarages warned about cold-callers
Garages are being urged to think twice before doing business with cold-callers. The Office of Fair Trading has issued an urgent warning about callers who are offering access to computer-based...
View ArticleMission Impossible film screening at Ramsey school
A film screening of the fifth installment of the Mission Impossible series will be shown at Ramsey Grammar School.Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation will be screened at the high school on Lezayre Road on...
View ArticleGames company backed by £3.3m investment
A new name has been launched. Gamesco is said to be the first video game publisher to be founded and based in the Isle of Man.Gamesco has worked closely with a range of island investors including the...
View ArticleOklahoma! is Operatic Society’s next musical
The Manx Operatic society is preparing for its new musical, Oklahoma!This well-known show is suitable for all the family and will be performed at the Gaiety Theatre from March 12 to 19.After the...
View Article£2,700 raised for breast care
More than £2,700 has been raised for a Manx breast cancer charity by staff from Old Mutual International.Staff at the Onchan company raised £2791.49 for the Manx Breast Cancer Support Group, a charity...
View Article£20,000 invested to benefit community
Around £20,000 raised from carrier bag charges will be invested into community projects to benefit the island. The first project to receive a £5,000 donation from the fund is the beach cleaning charity...
View ArticleBlind charity launch flagship store
The Manx Blind Welfare Society has officially opened its new flagship stop in Douglas town centre.The VIP Store, meaning ‘very important person’ as well as ‘visually impaired person’, sells pre-owned...
View ArticleA minute’s silence for victims of the terrorism in Paris
The Isle of Man fell silent at 11am today to remember the victims of Friday’s Paris massacre.Government buildings and other sites have lowered their flags to half-mast as a mark of respect.Last night...
View ArticleCouple have minor injuries after crash
The driver and a passenger of a car escaped with minor injuries after their vehicle turned over near Ard Jerkyll on the road between Braaid and Foxdale on Sunday.The fire service, police and ambulance...
View ArticleEmployers showcase range of career opportunities
More than 40 exhibitors from a range of industries showcased opportunities to potential employees at the 2015 Employment & Skills event.The event, jointly hosted by the Department of Economic...
View ArticleUnions say bad feeling whipped up by MHKs
Union leader Angela Moffatt claims politicians are giving out ‘slanted and incorrect’ information about public sector pensions.Ms Moffatt, Prospect negotiations officer claimed ‘bad feeling to the...
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