Santa shoebox trains could be back on track
The Santa shoebox train is set to get a reprieve after a government Minister sought assurances about the motives of the charity behind the appeal.It could have been the end of the line last year for...
View ArticleCouncil leader praises efforts of workforce after storm
The leader of Douglas Borough Council has praised the efforts of the council’s cleansing, parks and housing teams in clearing huge amounts of debris from Douglas promenade following the strong winds...
View ArticleCastletown complaint over Manx Telecom’s map
The Castletown map in the 2016 Manx Telecom directory incorrectly shows Queen Street as being Scarlett Road.The town’s commissioners will write asking for it to be corrected in the 2017...
View ArticleCommittee to hear evidence about first-time buyer scheme
The Select Committee of Tynwald that’s examining the first-time buyer scheme after a petition for redress of grievance was made at Tynwald will hear eveident on Monday.At 2.30pm the petitioners, Yvonne...
View ArticlePeel RNLI crew to hold car wash
Peel lifeboat crew will be washing cars on Sunday as part of their annual RNLI SOS fundraising day, from 10am to 2pm at the lifeboat house on Peel breakwater.The crew invite people to bring their car...
View ArticleLetters will be sent out to remind you to register to vote
It is not a matter of choice about whether to be on the voters’ list - it is a legal requirement.But unlike last year, this year reminder notices will be issued.Policy and Reform Minister John Shimmin...
View ArticleDebate to look at role of lobby groups
The role of lobby groups is the focus of a public meeting in Douglas next week.Six guest speakers, including MHKs Kate Beecroft, Chis Robertshaw and Chris Thomas, David Cretney MLC, Onchan commissioner...
View ArticleIsle of Man’s new £1.5m breast unit to open on Monday
Members of the Manx Breast Cancer Support Group are celebrating their phenomenal fundraising success in collecting £1.53 million in just two years – culminating in the opening to patients of the...
View ArticleBernard Moffatt, Outside Left: The lack of Manx humour
‘It’s alright for you sitting there with that smirk on your face.’The tirade was launched at me some years ago at a union meeting that was getting a bit heated. I didn’t actually have a smirk (or...
View ArticleGreenshoots traditional music session to launch
A new traditional music session dubbed ‘Greenshoots’ is starting in the Deemster’s Bar at Green’s Kitchen & Tearoom in St John’s next week. Sessions will take place every Thursday.The ‘Greenshoots’...
View ArticleFire crews tackle garage fires in Port-e-Vullen and Douglas
Fire crews were called out to two garage fires yesterday (Friday).The first incident took place at around 5pm when two pumps from Ramsey Station were despatched to a rubbish fire in the garden of a...
View ArticleAcclaimed artist guides budding teenagers at portrait workshop
Internationally-acclaimed Russian-British portrait artist Svetlana Cameron hosted a workshop for young artists interested in classical portraiture.The workshop, for teenagers aged 14 to 19, took place...
View ArticleHunt is on for Tomorrow’s Farmers
The search is under way to find the island’s most forward-thinking farmers.The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture is looking for farmers who look to the future for its Tomorrow’s Farmer...
View ArticleCastletown library preparing for move with great offer
A great offer has come from Castletown Library to its members: take out as many books as you want. In fact, the more people take the better, as this will lessen the load in the facility’s upcoming move...
View ArticleDog walker’s beach litter project has big impact
Last year Port St Mary resident Michelle Haywood collected a staggering 5,736 pieces of litter off Chapel beach.Michelle decided to embark on the extended litter pick at the end of 2014 while walking...
View ArticleRushen is first parish authority to sign British Armed Forces covenant
Rushen Parish Commissioners is the first parish authority in the island to sign a community covenant with the British Armed Forces. A community covenant is a voluntary statement of mutual support...
View ArticlePolice probe Athol Street crash
Police are appealing for information following a two-vehicle collision in Athol Street, Douglas, late last night (Saturday).The incident took place at 11.50pm and involved a Skoda Octavia and a Ford...
View ArticleSteam Packet sailings under threat with more stormy weather forecast
The Steam Packet is warning that, with more stormy weather forecast, sailings tomorrow (Monday) and Tuesday are subject to disruption.A question mark hangs over tomorrow’s 8.45am service to Heysham and...
View ArticleWizard of Oz panto auditions
JT Productions is holding open auditions for its forthcoming production of Wizard of Oz pantomime.The show will take to the Gaiety Theatre stage in December.The auditions are to cast the principal...
View ArticleDisability workshop joins forces with firm to make mobility aids
The Manx Workshop for the Disabled has teamed up with a specialist manufacturing company to create a range of hand rails.Snugborough company DLP Limited, which produces state-of-the-art products to...
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