D-Day veteran’s bid to improve war memorial care
A well-respected Second World War veteran has spoken out about the need for change at the National War Memorial and the preservation of others around the island. Hector Duff, who is 96 and lives in...
View ArticleGuy Martin travels to Latvia on personal crusade
Isle of Man TT star Guy Martin returns to TV screens next week as he travels to the Baltics on a personal crusade.Our Guy In Latvia will see him journey across Europe where he tries to piece together...
View ArticleFamily of penguin ice sculptures to set up home in Strand Street
Strand Street will become home to a family of penguins on Saturday next week (December 19) when internationally acclaimed artists Darren Jackson and Stephanie Quayle carve their 2015 Christmas ice...
View ArticlePullyman heads centre stage for Alzheimer’s charity
Michael Cowin (aka Pullyman), Bill Strutt and Hazel Teare present a cheque for £775 to Alzheimer’s Society Isle of Man dementia support worker Susan Walker.The money was raised at an ‘Evening of...
View ArticleMagicians amaze with their trick and illusions
Gasps of amazement and lots of laughter were in evidence at the magic show staged at the Centenary Centre in Peel by the Young Magicians of Mann.ABRAcadabra opened with an amazing illusion performed by...
View ArticleFriday Lunchtime Choir to sing Christmas carols for charity
The Friday Lunchtime Choir will be performing a range of traditional Christmas carols to raise money for the Salvation Army. The mixed voice choir will be singing the festive carols in the department...
View ArticlePupils produce high quality images for calendar
Crowe Morgan unveiled their latest calendar with a prize presentation held at the iMuseum in Douglas last week.Each year, the accountancy firm hold a photography competition aimed at young...
View ArticleMRI scans cannot be done at weekends, Keys hears
A backbench MHK has questioned whether patient safety is being put at risk because the MRI scanner at Noble’s Hospital is not used at weekends.Health Minister Howard Quayle told the House of Keys that...
View ArticleCar scratched in Onchan
Police are appealing for information after a car was scratched in Onchan.A blue Toyota Prius parked on Second Avenue, Onchan, had its paintwork damaged between 7pm on Friday and 1pm on Saturday.If you...
View ArticleDid you witness Friday morning fight?
A fight which took place in Ramsey on Friday morning has led police to appeal for witnesses to come forward.The incident happened at 10am near Sure Strike bowling alley in Queen’s Promenade and...
View ArticlePullyman: Raising the temperature
Do you ever watch those programmes on TV such as Grand Designs where the cameras follow the trials and tribulations of two people who are building a new house?Now there’s one thing that always stands...
View ArticleRushen Heritage Trust’s 3-year plan to celebrate south’s history
Book launches, exhibitions, walks and talks are all planned in Rushen next year in the continued celebration of the parish’s heritage by Rushen Heritage Trust.Fifty people listened to the presentation...
View ArticleMothers’ Union and Women’s Refuge join forces against domestic violence
The Isle of Man Mothers’ Union has joined forces with the Women’s Refuge to raise awareness of violence against women and girls. The organisations have come together to support the United Nation’s ‘16...
View ArticleIt’s a Wonderful Life at Erin Arts Centre
A seasonal screening of the film ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ will take place on Tuesday at the Erin Arts Centre.The popular film made in 1946, stars James Stewart and Donna Reed and was directed by Frank...
View ArticleMediation service holds an open day
The Logis Family Mediation Service held an open day recently at its premises in Circular Road, Douglas.The organisation is part of the Isle of Man Courts of Justice Manx Family Mediation Network, which...
View ArticleFrom The Jam to Start! TT fortnight
The Villa Marina will be jumping to greatest hits from The Jam at next year’s TT festival.Founder member of the legendary group Bruce Foxton will be playing his trademark basslines on May 28 with his...
View ArticleChristmas dinner for those on their own
An invitation is being extended to anyone not sharing Christmas dinner with loved ones this year.A meal is being served by members of Living Hope Community Church Douglas, which meets each week at the...
View ArticleRange of events to celebrate Christmas around Dalby
A range of events are being held in and around Dalby to celebrate Christmas over the next couple of weeks.‘Singing in the Villages’ will take place tomorrow (Wednesday) in Glen Maye and Thursday in...
View ArticleYouth survey deadline looms
The deadline for a survey of young people will help the government to better plan and target services is looming.The survey of 11- to 18-year-olds began on November 6 and runs until the end of the...
View ArticlePolice probe car argument
Officers from Douglas are investigating a ‘verbal altercation’ between a man in a silver Nissan Note and a woman in a caramel coloured Honda, which occurred on Prospect Hill, Douglas, at about 12.45pm...
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