Fitness to work protesters lobby Tynwald
Campaigners staged a demonstration outside the Legislative Building on Budget Day to protest about the way fitness to work tests are being carried out on incapacity benefit claimants.The protest was...
View ArticleSamantha Barks to join celebrities on Bear Grylls’ Mission Survive 2016 TV...
Manx actress and singer Samantha Barks has been named in the line up for the forthcoming series of Bear Grylls’ Mission Survive 2016.She will be joined by six fellow celebrities on the ITV show which...
View ArticleLike it or not, this will be the new bridge in Laxey
The people of Laxey did not rise up against plans for a bridge in the village in enough numbers to force government minister Phil Gawne to do a U-turn.The Infrastructure Minister said he’d revise plans...
View ArticleVIDEO: Sheffield chat app Tengi takes on WhatsApp with big cash prizes
MOVE over WhatsApp, Viber, Twitter and even Facebook Messenger - new made in Sheffield chat app Tengi is out to take the world by storm giving away weekly cash prizes and creating dozens of new...
View ArticleAre some people told they’re fit to work when they aren’t?
UK benefits assessment company Dependability Ltd was again in the spotlight in Tynwald on Wednesday as MHKs debated whether the process should be halted while checks were carried out on its...
View ArticleHazel dies, aged 104
One of the island’s oldest residents, Hazel Dean, has died at the age of 104.Hazel was christened in Cregneash church and lived at Glen Chass, she’d walk down Fistard Hill and through Port St Mary to...
View ArticlePaul raises thousands for hospice with sweet sales
Paul Wright has been organising Sweet Appeal on the island, raising funds for the hospice for a number of years and for the period February 2015 through to February 2016 has raised t £4,925.40 for the...
View ArticleThe last post for old sorting office
It’s all change for the Post Office in the north of the island.The current Ramsey sorting office has been re-named ‘Northern Delivery Office’ and will move to a new home from Monday, February 22. The...
View ArticlePort St mary Cabaret Party returns to town hall
Port St Mary Cabaret Party take to the Port St Mary town hall stage this weekend for their production of Jack and the Beanstalk.The 20-strong cast includes Glenys as Jack and Anna Quirk as her sidekick...
View ArticleCheque for greyhound charity
The Greyhound Aid League Isle of Man and Pets at Home have raised £1020.46 from joint fundraising activities over the festive period.The Greyhound Aid League charity set up a stall at the Douglas store...
View ArticleDiscover day to be held at Dhoon School
Parents will have the chance to look around and drop-in on lessons at Dhoon Primary School to find out more about what the school has to offer. Discover Day @ Dhoon will allow parents, family members...
View ArticleHogg motorsport service supporters recognised
The Ascot Hotel in Douglas was the venue for the glitz and glamour of the annual Hoggies Awards ceremony.Around 100 people attended the event which is to recognise the unpaid contributions of the many...
View ArticleCastletown commissioners record ‘no comment’ on Callow’s Yard plan
Castletown Commissioners have declined to comment on a plan to convert a function room in Callow’s Yard into four apartments. Clerk Eddie Convery pointed out at Monday’s meeting the plan (16/00119/B)...
View ArticleCyber security is challenge facing small businesses
Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce hosted a workshop about cyber security attended by members of the island’s biggest business network. Cyber security for the board was aimed primarily at board members,...
View ArticleManx Sound Exchange: Gigmann’s Alex takes to stage with acoustic night
The series of acoustic shows taking place at The Outback in Douglas continues its run tomorrow night (Friday) with a set from Peel based singer/songwriter Alex Harris between 7pm and 9.30pm. Having...
View ArticleRob Callister to seek re-election in Onchan
Onchan Commissioner Rob Callister has announced his intention to seek re-election in the local authority general election in April.Mr Callister has been an Onchan commissioner since 2012 and will stand...
View ArticleMount Murray Hotel is sold
The Mount Murray Hotel and Country Club has been sold, it was confirmed today.Isle of Man-based Comis Holdings has announced plans for a ‘world class’ hotel and leisure development after a deal to...
View ArticleIsland games firm announces its new title
Gamesco, said to be the first video game publisher to be founded and based in the Isle of Man, has announced its first title.The newly formed PC and console publisher is based in Douglas. The game is...
View ArticleGPs gather for latest training session
GPs will not be available to take appointments on Wednesday afternoon as they will be taking part in the latest quarterly education session.The sessions enable GPs to discuss developments in medical...
View ArticleShoprite and Isle of Man Meats join forces to promote Manx lamb
Shoprite and Isle of Man Meats have teamed up with local farmers to launch an on-island marketing campaign to promote Manx lamb. Shoprite is running a campaign on its Ballacushag Farms Manx lamb...
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