Pub bar stool and bench tribute to Karl Flint
The National Union of Teachers has launched a Crowdfunder initiative to raise money for a very fitting tribute to stalwart Karl Flint, who died in August.Tributes flooded in for the Kirk Michael...
View ArticleResults of study indicate copying UK’s state pension won’t help
Copying the UK’s single tier state pension will extend the life of the island’s National Insurance Fund by just two years.A review carried out of the NI Fund back in 2012 found that if no action is...
View ArticleKarran wants ‘internationally significant’ wartime radar bunkers to be protected
Second World War radar station bunkers at Bride should be protected from planned expansion of sand and gravel quarrying.That was the plea in the House of Keys from Lib Van MHK Peter Karran, who argued...
View ArticleKPMG denies £100m negligence allegation
An island-based arm of accountancy giant KPMG is to face a £100m claim in Douglas high court over allegations of professional negligence.The claim has been brought by the liquidator of...
View ArticleManx Sound Exchange: Eclectic line-up to contest Battle of the Bands final
So here we are once more dear reader. We’ve now arrived at the final of the annual Battle of the Bands competition at Amber, in Douglas.Ahead of this event, last Saturday night the third and final heat...
View ArticleClimate change march in Douglas on Sunday
Friends of the Earth is co-ordinating a climate change march through Douglas on Sunday to send a message to governments about the need for urgent action.The event, starting from the Sea Terminal at...
View ArticleWeekend sailings under threat from high winds
Sailings to and from the Isle of Man are under threat over the weekend with high winds set to develop tomorrow (Saturday).The Steam Packet Company has issued a warning this morning (Friday) outlining...
View ArticleSing backing vocals on Simon Lynch’s charity track
The Manx Breast Cancer Support Group is inviting residents to take part in the recording for its fundraising CD.The island’s own X Factor contestant, Greeba resident Simon Lynch is singing one of the...
View ArticleUnprovoked assault in Anagh Coar
A man was the victim of an unprovoked assault in Anagh Coar last night (Thursday). The incident happened at around 10.50pm in the area of Anagh Coar shops.Police are appealing for information regarding...
View ArticleBell leads delegation at BIC summit
Chief Minister Allan Bell MHK has led a senior Manx government delegation to the 25th British-Irish Council summit in London.Mr Bell took part in top-level discussions on a range of issues, including...
View ArticleCityWing to launch route between Isle of Man and Derry
CityWing are to begin flights between the Isle of Man and Derry, according to reports in the Northern Irish press.It’s understood the firm has struck a deal to service the route twice a week, along...
View ArticleLaxey hosts Christmas market this weekend
For the fourth year running, Laxey village is hosting its weekend-long Christmas market.It is being held in conjunction with The Children’s Centre for the first time.There are two venues – The...
View ArticleChoristers to sing by candle light
Choristers will sing a candle-lit procession through the darkness of St German’s Cathedral on Sunday for the ancient service of compline.The event, which starts at 3.30pm, marks the beginning of the...
View ArticleShed Seven and Inspiral Carpets to hit the Villa
Indie rock veterans Shed Seven are hitting the road for a tour of the British Isles this December.And their first stop is Douglas, where they will be performing at the Villa Marina on Tuesday next week...
View ArticleFull steam ahead for railway
The Isle of Man’s historic railways are attracting more passengers, figures released this week revealed.The Steam Railway rose from 99,421 passengers in 2014 to 100,653 this year, up 1.2 per cent.The...
View ArticleMuppet designer’s project to recreate giant elk
Steve Allen, well-known for his work with creator of the Muppets, Jim Henson, has been working with island schoolchildren.The designer, who also worked with Star Wars director George Lucas, was here to...
View ArticleSupport Sri Lanka tsunami school
A fine wine and canape reception is being held to raise funds for a school in Sri Lanka established in the wake of the Boxing Day tsunami in 2004.Lina and Pritesh Desai, from Castletown, missed the...
View ArticleControversial Port St Mary plan is turned down by planners
A controversial plan in Port St Mary has been refused by planners.The plan (15/01077/B by Andrew and Colette Gerrard) was to demolish the current dormer bungalow called ‘Geay Varrey’ and replace it...
View ArticleAppeal for witnesses after unprovoked attack near shops
A man was the victim of an ‘unprovoked’ assault and police are appealing for witnesses.It happened at 10.50 pm on Thursday night close to the Anagh Coar shops, Douglas.Police would like to hear from...
View ArticleWillaston School celebrates 60 years
Former pupils and staff of Willaston School helped to celebrate the school’s 60th anniversary.The primary school first opened its doors to pupils in January 1955 with the official opening taking place...
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