Help dogs receive basic care
A South African vet who worked in the island for four years is looking for support from Manx residents for his charity which provides veterinary care in underprivileged communities.Dr Mike Lowry worked...
View ArticlePictures of people taking part in the New Year’s Day dip in Peel
Several hundred people took part in charity fundraising dips on New Year’s Day on beaches all over the island.These are some of the photos taken by Mike Wade for Isle of Man Newspapers in Peel.See this...
View ArticlePolice Honours for Andy Pailor during his funeral service
The funeral of Sergeant Andy Pailor will take place at 1.30pm on Wednesday at Kirk Andreas Church.Andy will be given Police Honours during the service.Andy, who was 45, lived in Andreas with his family...
View ArticleDandara to ditch Heritage Homes brand
Dandara is ditching its Heritage Homes brand.From this month the property development company will operate under the Dandara brand in the UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man.The move will see the...
View ArticleDeadline is looming for budding writers
Budding writers have less than a month to put the finishing touches to their entries in the Hall Caine Prize for Creative Writing 2015/16.The deadline for entries in the competition, which is open to...
View ArticleWomen invited to inspire youngsters
A meteorologist, a marine biologist, a crane driver, an advocate, civil servants and a charity chief executive are some of the women that will be inspiring students to fulfil their potential at an...
View ArticleHistoric shares certificate returns to Groudle Glen Railway
This Groudle Glen Railway shares certificate dating back to December 1983 will be going on display at Sea Lion Rocks.The certificate was given to railways enthusiast David Turley in recognition of his...
View ArticleHollie wins chance to study in America
Former Ramsey Grammer School student Hollie Jaques has been chosen as the winner of a scholarship to study at the University of Idaho in the USA. The 21-year-old will follow in the footsteps of a long...
View ArticleAir accident investigators probe ‘serious’ tail scrape incident at Isle of...
Air accident investigators are looking into a serious incident that took place at Ronaldsway airport just before Christmas.A Flybe service from Manchester was landing at the airport on December 22 when...
View ArticlePhotos of people taking part in the New Year dip in Port St Mary
Several hundred people took part in charity fundraising dips on New Year’s Day on beaches all over the island. These are some of the photos taken by John Maddrell for Isle of Man Newspapers in Port St...
View ArticleWeather statistics indicate 2015 was wet and windy in Isle of Man
The Isle of Man Met Office has said 2015 was one of the windiest years on record and was significantly wetter than normal.Last year was the windiest year on record since 1994 and saw 970mm of rain...
View ArticlePlans submitted to restore a gatekeeper’s cottage
The Department of Infrastructure has submitted plans to restore a railway crossing gatekeeper’s cottage.It has applied (15/01390/CON) to government planners for registered building consent for works at...
View ArticleMan who guided career of Manx-born Bee Gees dies aged 81
Robert Stigwood, the man who helped guide the career of Manx-born superstars the Bee Gees, has died aged 81.News of the Australian music mogul’s death was released on Facebook by Spencer Gibb, son of...
View ArticleYou must register child to go to school
Parents of children turning five in the academic year 2016/17 are being reminded by education chiefs that they must register with a school well in advance.Pupils are admitted to schools’ reception...
View ArticleFive charged during the Christmas drink drive campaign
Police arrested 50 per cent more people over the Christmas crackdown on drink driving than they did last year.The 2015/2016 Christmas and New Year campaign has now ended. It ran between December 1 and...
View ArticleSir Clive Woodward to speak at black-tie event
Sir Clive Woodward is to speak in front of a paying audience in the Isle of Man in March.The former rugby union player and coach will talk at a black tie dinner on March 17 at the Palace Hotel in...
View ArticlePictures of people taking part in the New Year dip in Ramsey
Several hundred people took part in the charity fundraising dip on New Year’s Day on beaches all over the island.These are some of the photos taken by Dave Kneale for Isle of Man Newspapers in...
View ArticleHub creative writing group is life-changing
Joining a creative writing group in Port Erin has been a life-changing experience.Its members also said the group has helped them to build confidence and to tackle long-term bereavement and illness....
View ArticleLorna’s co-ordinating work experience
Lorna Trevethan is the island’s new work experience co-ordinator, with responsibly for organising secondary schools’ work experience placements. A business known as employed.im runs the island’s...
View ArticleChristmas market raises charity cash
A Christmas market has been held at Ballavartyn Equestrian Centre raising cash for four local charities.It was one of four fairs arranged throughout the year by Aileen Rampton of Manx Fundraising...
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