Stamps mark 150 years of Aeronautical Society
The Manx Post Office’s newest set of stamps celebrates 150 years of the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS).The Isle of Man has played a big role in the industry, from the design and manufacturing of...
View ArticleInterview with the Chief Minister: ‘Economically, politically and...
With the economy still growing, unemployment low, our international reputation heightened and public finances on track to be rebalanced, the island is in a better position than Allan Bell envisaged...
View ArticleAlmost 800 health staff on zero hour contracts
Almost 800 healthcare staff are employed by government on zero hours contracts.In a Tynwald question for written reply Lib Van MHK Peter Karran asked how many are employed by the hospital and health...
View ArticleDot to entertain in aid of young cyclists
Celebrated raconteur Dot Tilbury MBE is putting on her annual fundraising concert at Marown School on Saturday, January 30.It is in aid of the island’s young cyclists and it will be chaired by Geoff...
View ArticleChance for young in island to help children overseas
Are you under 25 and looking to volunteer with children overseas next summer?Manx youngsters, aged between 18 and 24, are being invited to apply for a volunteer project to work with children in either...
View ArticleHollie wins island’s first robot contest
The island’s first national robotics championship has been held at The Forum, Mount Havelock in Douglas.Organised by the Isle of Man Code Club, it involved competitors building robots with Lego...
View ArticleVan overturns
This was the scene following an accident which resulted in the main Peel Road in Union Mills being closed for a couple of hours.Emergency services were called at about 5am today (Sunday) after a van...
View ArticlePort obstruction cleared
Normal ferry services can resume after an obstruction that was blocking Heysham port was cleared.Sailing schedules had to be revised after a large piece of timber broke free in recent storms and become...
View ArticleJosh’s parents issue statement
The parents of the Jurby teenager feared drowned on New Year’s Day have issued a statement, telling his friends that they should not blame themselves.Joshua Caley’s parents raised the alarm with police...
View ArticleBand room burglary
Police are investigating a burglary at the Jim Crosbie Memorial Band Room (the old Red Cross Building) on Derby Road, Douglas.A quantity of cash was taken from the premises during the break-in, which...
View ArticleCharity shop to pop-up in Laxey
The Lonan and Laxey Branch of the Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association is opening a pop-up shop at Christ Church in Laxey from Wednesday, January 13 to Saturday, January 16. Open each day from 10am...
View ArticleDonations to charities from Pilates events
Donations have been made to two Isle of Man charities from the proceeds of a Pilates event led by local teachers Mo Sherring and Johan Zwaenepoel.Joseph’s Legacy – Pilates 100 Years On was held to mark...
View ArticlePrisoners help the homeless with soup
Prisoners at the Isle of Man Prison have been making home-made soup to help homeless people in the island.Fresh vegetables grown in the prison garden are being used to make warm and nourishing soup for...
View ArticleStep into the woods and learn new skills at Forest School for children
Island children will have the chance to learn new skills and develop their confidence at an exciting outdoor Forest School.After a successful pilot scheme, the new school will now run sessions for...
View ArticlePlans for repairs to flood-hit village
Laxey Commissioners’ chairman Andrew Moore is planning to meet government officials in the new year and establish plans for restoring Laxey.In addition to the devastaion caused to people’s homes, the...
View ArticleDid you see man carrying this vodka bottle?
Police investigating a New Year’s Day assault by the Villa Marina Colonnade have made a further appeal for witnesses.The incident occurred at the Gaiety Theatre end of the Villa Marina Colonnade at...
View ArticleMandarin lessons are offered for community
The community in the north of the island is being offered the chance to learn more about the language and culture of China.Ramsey Grammar School is to host classes in Mandarin and Chinese culture. In...
View ArticleResources for the disabled are to be brought together
A disability expo will take place on the island on Thursday, February 11, and Friday, February 12, at the Cushag Suite at the Palace Hotel.The event is being run by ‘Isle of Man Disability Info’, a...
View ArticleSnooker Roy meets heroes
A Manx snooker player who has being playing the sport for 62 years has met three of his snooker heroes.Roy Gelling met famous snooker stars Ronnie O’Sullivan, Dennis Taylor and Jimmy White at the sold...
View ArticleDanny leaving Virgin Media to be Manx Telecom’s new finance chief
Manx Telecom has appointed Danny Bakhshi as chief financial officer (CFO) with effect from February 1, 2016. He has 25 years’ experience in the telecoms industry and joins the communications company...
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