Entrepreneur within to be explored at ISLEXPO
The thought of being your own boss is the stuff of many a desk daydream and most of us, at one time or another, have entertained the idea of starting a business. However, all too frequently,...
View ArticleSteel girders shipped for bridge
This was the scene as steel girders for the replacement Old Laxey Bridge were unloaded at the village’s harbour.Some 21 tonnes of steel was shipped to this island today (Thursday).It was transported...
View ArticleAppeal hearing over Crosby plans
An appeal hearing over controversial plans for a development of homes and shops in Crosby will take place on Tuesday.The meeting, over the land at Ballagloney, will take place at 9.30am in Central...
View ArticleThe TT world series report is made public
The feasibility study that made the case for a TT world series has been made public for the first time.In the House of Keys this week, LibVan leader Kate Beecroft (Douglas South) asked when the report...
View ArticleHailing our community heroes
Stories of remarkable professionalism, compassion and courage were revealed as police officers and members of the public were honoured for their bravery.The Chief Constable’s annual awards ceremony was...
View ArticleManx Sound Exchange: Mixed weekend of rock, Celtic sounds and drum ‘n’ bass
Saturday night sees a welcome return and second visit overall to the stage at Amber in Douglas for In The Blood.The band has in recent months started to make their presence felt on the local live scene...
View ArticleNedbank’s best private bank for second year running
Nedbank Private Wealth has won Best UK Private Bank for a second year running at the City of London Wealth Management Awards 2016. The awards were announced at a gala dinner at The Guildhall, which was...
View ArticleEnd of life care fares well in audit report
End of life care at Noble’s Hospital compares favourably with counterparts in the UK, the Health Minister told MHKs.Howard Quayle was quizzed in the House of Keys by LibVan leader Kate Beecroft...
View ArticleMemories of 40 years at our primary school
Anagh Coar Primary School celebrated a milestone anniversary with a series of special events.The school opened a history display, 40 years to the day that the first pupils were registered.It was opened...
View ArticleMHK John Houghton accused of lying and bullying
The official Tynwald report into allegations that John Houghton MHK had been a bully has now been published.The Manx Independent reported yesterday that the Douglas North representative had been...
View ArticlePensions: We need more details before we can make a decision say MHKs
Tynwald members - and the public - need all the facts before a critical decision can be made on public sector pension reform.During a House of Keys debate, backbenchers expressed concerns that the...
View ArticleDagenham’s finest Fords have a tour around the island
A number of classic Ford cars drove around the island earlier this week.The Classic Ford Spring Tour’s vehicles here were pictured outside the Isle of Man Motor Museum in Jurby.The tour was operated by...
View ArticleCost of living rises but it’s a confusing picture
The annual rate of inflation has risen in the Isle of Man.But according to the Consumer Prices Index, things are still cheaper than they were a year ago.It means the island is undergoing deflation...
View ArticleChance to relive some of highlights of Guild
There will be the opportunity to hear some of the performances that delighted audiences during Guild week at a concert on Wednesday, May 11, at St John’s Methodist Church Hall starting at 7.30pm.There...
View ArticleMembers of Tynwald learn more about dementia
Members of Tynwald have learned more about the effects of dementia.Sue Walker, a dementia support worker based in Douglas gave 29 MHKs and MLCs an insight into the challenges facing people affected by...
View Article95-year-old died from pneumonia
A 95-year-old woman who was residing at Beaconsfield Nursing Home died of aspiration pneumonia an inquest has heard.Glenda Critchley, who was born in Blackburn, Lancashire, was a retired chemist drug...
View ArticleReview: Isle of Woman
Forget the Isle of Man – the Isle of Woman, complete with a naturist-loving hippy as queen, has been created.Friday night at the Gaiety Theatre saw a vocal (predominantly female) audience vote on what...
View ArticleHow did woman suffer facial injury?
Police are investigating an incident at a private function that happened outside Vagabonds Club House at the Strang in the early hours of Sunday, May 1. Officers say it is unclear whether any offence...
View ArticleHall Caine Prize: Read the winning entries
Some 924 entries were submitted in the Hall Caine Prize for Creative Writing.This year’s theme was Echoes.Read the winning stories in each of the categories below.Duck Quacks Don’t Echo by key stage 5/...
View ArticleSentence in June on £30,000 benefit fraud
A 54-year-old man from Ballaugh who fraudulently claimed a total of more than £30,000 in overpaid benefits has had his case adjourned for sentencing.Richard Needham, of The Curraghs, admitted seven...
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