French comedians to entertain at college
King William’s College marks International Francophonie Day by welcoming French comedians Le Nom du Titre to perform.The event takes place at King’s Court Theatre on Tuesday (March 22).Maitre Fendard...
View ArticleProducers asked to attend three events
Manx food and drink producers are invited to showcase their produce at three major events this year. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture is calling on exhibitors to apply for stands at...
View ArticleWant to stand for Garff?
Are you considering becoming a commissioner? Closing date for nominations for Garff parish district wards is Tuesday, April 5, and if contested the election will take place on Thursday, April 28. Garff...
View ArticleWould you like to become a part-time youth worker?
Could you spare some of your time to help young people in the island? The Youth Service is seeking adults willing to devote Friday and/or Saturday evenings to staff its youth clubs in the Isle of Man....
View ArticleFlood protection for NSC
Options to protect the National Sports Centre from future flooding - including waterproof doors and barriers - are being considered.Education Minister Tim Crookall MLC gave an update to Tynwald on the...
View ArticleOverturned car leads to road closure
The road up to Douglas Head was closed for a spell yesterday evening (Saturday) after a car overturned. The incident happened at around 5pm, when emergency services were called to the scene.An update...
View ArticlePullyman: Victor’s ads hit the mark
Have you noticed the adverts on the telly for settees and sofas? Actually, forget that. If you’ve switched the telly on at any time in the last 10 years that’s all that you will have seen. Most TV...
View ArticleDiscover more about Peel Castle
Delve into the history of Peel Castle in a new guidebook about the historic site.‘Explore Peel Castle’ is being launched by Manx National Heritage (MNH) and is a detailed study of the medieval castle...
View ArticleGroup set up to help preserve Manx dialect
A familiar sound when I was growing up was the wonderful range of sayings uttered by my grandmother, more often when we were kicking up a fuss about something or other. ‘What are you grinning about...
View ArticleMe and Manx: Stand out from the crowd
Port Erin resident Andrew Eppleston has an interest in all things Manx. Here he explains how he became interested in exploring the language----------------------Being born in the island, I think I’ve...
View ArticleCompletion of new homes for disabled
Construction work for a £1.3 million residential accommodation for adults with learning disabilities has been completed.The two new homes are situated on the Leece Lodge site in Strang and have been...
View ArticleRock school for youngsters set to open
The Rock Project franchise – which has 45 schools across the UK and Ireland – is opening its doors in Douglas.For the last 10 years The Rock Project has been inspiring children to learn a musical...
View ArticleFilm Festival plans unveiled at pre-launch event
Plans for this year’s Isle of Man Film Festival were unveiled at a pre-launch event held six months ahead of the event.The pre-launch took place at the Victoria Chambers office of Laurence Keenan...
View ArticleMeans testing on public sector housing
New measures will come into effect on April 1 which aim to promote greater fairness in the allocation of public sector accommodation for older people.Members of Tynwald last week supported the...
View ArticleFire warning after drawer is left on top of electric hob
A plastic drawer left on top of an electric hob forced residents to evacuate their flats in Rosemount, Douglas, in the early hours of Sunday.Firefighters were called to the property at around 1.30am,...
View ArticleSeminar puts spotlight on economic crime
Economic crime will come under the magnifying glass at a seminar tonight (Monday) being hosted by PwC Isle of Man.‘Adjusting the lens on Economic Crime’ takes place at the Manx Museum Lecture Theatre,...
View ArticleDr Alex Allinson to contest Ramsey seat in House of Keys election
Ramsey GP Dr Alex Allinson has announced that he will be standing for the town in September’s general election.He will step down from his place on the town’s commissioners ahead of the local elections...
View ArticleMaritime industry award for ship registry
The Isle of Man Ship Registry has won the Global Reach Award at one of the industry’s most prestigious events, the Mersey Maritime Awards. Mersey Maritime, as the representative body for the region’s...
View ArticleTrains flagged over road as automatic barriers replaced
Trains had to be flagged across the road at Port St Mary after delays in repairing the automatic barriers.Work has been carried on the level crossing equipment at Port St Mary and Mill Road,...
View ArticleNeighbour spotted missing Rolex watch on online auction site
A man who claimed to have found a Rolex watch in a bin outside his home in Douglas has admitted charges of theft and deception.William Robert Callow, of Clifton Terrace, Douglas, told police he found...
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