Minister rues complaints about airport cabbies’ comments
An investigation is being carried out into what could be done to stop taxi drivers from bad-mouthing the island when they pick up customers at the airport.The issue was raised in the annual report of...
View ArticleLondoners told to visit Isle of Man
Londoners have been told they should visit the Isle of Man.The London Evening Standard has listed nine places every Londoner should visit in the British Isles.The first is the Isle of Man.It says: ‘The...
View ArticlePolice investigate assault
Police are investigating an assault that happened yesterday afternoon.It occurred in Castle Street, Douglas, at about 4.20pm and involved two men.Another man was involved but was making efforts to stop...
View ArticleMotorist hits car and drives off
A motorist who drove off after hitting a car is being hunted by police.The incident happened between 7.30pm and 9pm on Wednesday in High View Road, Douglas.The offside front panel of the car was...
View ArticleRacing memorabilia up for grabs at Hogg charity auction
Friday night once again will be the night when motorcycle racing fans can bag themselves a piece of desirable memorabilia while at the same time supporting a worthy cause.The Palace Hotel in Douglas is...
View ArticleMoney raised at mhelliah
Thomas Downey, aged eight, and Connor Maginn, aged five, presenting a cheque on behalf of a pub for £9,000 to Jackie Raleigh from Hospice Isle of Man. A total of £4,500 was raised at a mhelliah at the...
View ArticleAll change at Scout and Guide HQ
Plans have been submitted to redevelop the former Scout and Guide headquarters in Murray’s Road, Douglas.Cunningham House, 60-62 Murray’s Road, consists of two adjoining terraced houses, which would...
View ArticleCouncil tenants warned over contents insurance
Douglas Borough Council is highlighting the importance of taking out contents insurance after a number of its social housing tenants reported damage caused to their personal belongings following minor...
View ArticleComplaint over Shoprite’s ‘heavy-handed’ approach to parking
Shoprite’s new approach to parking at its Port Erin store is ‘heavy-handed’ and inappropriately antagonistic, wrote resident Allan Phoenix to store chief executive Andrew Thomas. In December, the store...
View ArticleA night in the cells should dispel the Jurby Hilton myth
A group of 16 people will have a taste of life as a convict in just over a week’s time when they spend a night at the so-called Jurby Hilton.In fact, part of the idea is to dispel the myth that prison...
View ArticleMolloy boosts investment team at Canaccord
Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management has welcomed Arthur Molloy as an investment director. Reporting to Dermot Hamill, head of wealth management for the Isle of Man, Arthur will deliver wealth...
View ArticleCoronation Community Garden is taking shape
The second residents’ meeting for the lovely project EcoVannin.im is running, in conjunction with Braddan Parish Commissioners, took place last week.It was, if anything, even better than the first.We...
View ArticleIs pheasant eating into public funds?
TWO weeks ago I issued a public welcome to a new neighbour of mine. He is a handsome cock pheasant who has taken up residence in the semi-rural surroundings of my residence on the border between...
View ArticleIsle of Man property sales, February 25, 2016
Robert Quayle Brew and Lyndsay Joanna Brew, both of 5 Westbourne Drive, Douglas, bought Rainbow’s End, 5 Harcroft Road, Douglas, for £450,000.It was bought from Colette Isobel Gerrard, of 5 Harcroft...
View ArticleCome Dine With Me is looking for Isle of Man couples
Channel 4’s popular show Come Dine With Me is looking for couples from the island who think they can host the perfect dinner party.Filming will take place in the week beginning April 25.At the end of...
View ArticleManx Sound Exchange: New Songs From The Sofa series
The Amber Bar in Douglas re-opens its doors once again for their run of 2016 gigs on Saturday night with their regular acoustic event, Songs From The Sofa. This first event of 2016 features 2015 Amber...
View ArticleDriver veered off course for no reason
A driver who veered onto the wrong side of the road for no apparent reason, hitting an oncoming car containing a pregnant woman, has been fined and banned from driving.James Ralph Shimmin was heading...
View ArticleAnger at euthanasia of dog
The MSPCA has come under fire by the public for its decision to put down a dog. The four-year-old Staffordshire cross, named Hughie, was put down last week after reportedly suffering from...
View ArticleOfficers disciplined over silt dredging mistakes
Disciplinary action has been taken against officers over mistakes made over the contract to dredge and dispose of silt from Peel Marina.The move follows a highly-critical Public Accounts Committee...
View ArticleConcert to celebrate life and music of John ‘JC’ Callister
A concert is being held this evening aimed at celebrating the life and music of John ‘JC’ Callister who died over Christmas.It’s being held at the Manx Legion Club in Douglas, and will feature a range...
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