Exciting new history resource for schools
St Ninian’s lower school at Bemahague was the location for the launch of a series of 10 new videos chronicling the island’s involvement in World War Two.The films were produced by Culture Vannin and...
View ArticleBroadcasting House could get extension
Manx Radio has submitted plans for an extension and internal alterations at Broadcasting House, on Douglas Head.The aim of the works included in the application (16/00105/B) is to provide a ‘fit for...
View ArticleAppeal for witnesses
Police are appealing for witnesses after a collision between a motorbike and and car on a busy road in Douglas.The incident happened at 6pm yesterday at the junction of Woodbourne Road and Ballaquayle...
View ArticleOutside Left: ‘Sorry’ after 35-year wait
‘Don’t worry, you can walk up to the perimeter wire but not beyond’ said my host beckoning me forward.I was on a mountain top in South Armagh in February 1999 gazing at one of the numerous fortified...
View ArticleSamanthan Barks nominated for theatre award in USA
Sam Barks has been nominated for her performance in the lead role of the musical adaptation of French film Amélie.The Lonan actress is up for best principal actress in a musical in the San Francisco...
View ArticleMSPCA column: Why throwing sticks for your dog can be a bad thing
The recent storms have taken their toll on the island’s trees and there are plenty of fallen branches and twigs lying in our gardens and parks.But dog owners and walkers beware: throwing sticks for...
View ArticleChallenge to design art with charity shop items
Would you like to win the chance for a piece of your artwork to be reproduced and sold in an island gift shop?Mantons Cards, in Port Erin, is challenging residents to design a piece of art or craft,...
View ArticleCall to register early for Relay for Life 2016
Relay For Life Isle of Man is ready for another record-breaking year of fundraising for Cancer Research UK and is urging teams and participants to register now.The 24-hour event at the NSC, on the...
View ArticleThree new holiday flats open at Milntown Estate
Holidaymakers can now stay at the historic Milntown Estate after three new flats opened there this week.This could be good news for TT and Grand Prix fans looking for somewhere different to stay, with...
View ArticlePullyman: Here’s a winter warmer
The cost of heating your home has reached astronomic heights.Manx Gas seems to have succeeded in confusing everyone with a new range of household tariffs.After a quick squint at the new price list the...
View ArticleSavour delights of Manx drama with One Act Festival of Plays
Nine adult plays and five youth plays will be presented over four nights for the Manx Amateur Drama Festival’s One Act Festival of Plays.The festival returns to the Erin Arts Centre, in Port Erin, with...
View ArticleSTEP programme offers opportunity for students
The government is seeking undergraduates to participate in the 2016 STEP Programme, which places students with local companies to undertake an eight week project during their summer break. The 2015...
View ArticleYacht a super view in Port Erin this weekend
People in Port Erin have been enjoying a visit from a superyacht that stayed in the bay this weekend.The multi-million pound Aquijo is 85 metres long and has two giant masts both 93 metres in...
View ArticleSmoke detectors wake occupants to house fire
The occupants of a house had a lucky escape from a fire today.The fire service say the occupiers were woken by the sound of smoke detectors.A fire started in the lounge which ‘quickly developed to...
View ArticlePublic lecture by Dr Mackie
Dr Catriona Mackie will present some of her research on traditional housing in the Isle of Lewis in a free public lecture at Isle of Man College.Against the backdrop of the Highland Clearances,...
View ArticleAntiquarians stage rearranged nature walk
The Isle of Man Natural History and Antiquarian Society (IoMNHAS) has announced that a nature walk to see bird life in the north of the island which had to be postponed due to flooding brought on by...
View ArticleNominate your top community police officer
There is still time to have your say on who you think is worthy of Isle of Man Newspapers’ Community Police Officer of the Year Award.The award is presented at the Chief Constable’s annual awards...
View ArticleCyclefest to feature musicians, artisan produce, stunt displays and family fun
The Milntown Estate is set to not only welcome a gaggle of bicycle-lovers this spring, but will also provide a beautiful backdrop to what is set to become a highlight in the Manx entertainment...
View ArticleWould you like to become a volunteer?
Are you interested in helping good causes in the island?This year’s annual Volunteers’ Week aims to encourage island residents to help charities and organisations by becoming volunteers. Organised by...
View ArticleVal wins car worth £21,000 in Hospice prize draw
A lucky Douglas resident has won a top of the range Nissan car worth over £21,000 after entering a prize draw. Val Evans, from Douglas, said she was ‘thrilled’ to find out she had won the Nissan Pulsar...
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