Ex-teacher drove his car after drinking
A 64-year-old retired teacher from Bride has been fined £800 and banned from driving for two years after admitting to drink-driving.Garry Patrick Lavin, of Bride Road, pleaded guilty in court to the...
View ArticleCommunity service for man who received cannabis in post
A 26-year-old man from Douglas has been ordered to perform 240 hours community service for two cannabis-related charges.Andrei Ioan Ivanici, of Murray’s Road, admitted production of drugs to the island...
View ArticleNew commissioners elected without going to the polls
More commissioners have been elected unopposed in three local authorities.But there are contested elections still to be held in Lonan and Murray’s ward, Douglas.In Marown, the board now has a full...
View ArticleLearn more about Langness beauty spot
New signs have been unveiled at Langness to help visitors learn more about the popular beauty spot.The new signs aim to enhance visitors’ enjoyment and understanding of the peninsula and were unveiled...
View ArticleEpic cycle ride to raise funds for charity
Nick Watterson is one of 16 hardy cyclists participanting in the arduous ride from Land’s End to John O’Groats to raise funds for the Children’s Centre.Three of them – Nick, Gaynor Brough and Michelle...
View ArticleBenefit fraudster had £40,000 in bank
A bogus claimant who pocketed thousands of pounds in benefits despite receiving an undeclared pension and having a bank account with more than £40,000 in it, has been sent to prison.The Court of...
View ArticleTT visitor, 67, dies after bikes collide in St John’s
A visiting motorcyclist was killed yesterday (Friday) evening following a collision in St John’s.The incident happened at around 4.50pm on the main road between Tynwald Hill and Ballaleece Bridge.The...
View ArticleHit and run in Tesco car park
Police want to trace the driver of a vehicle who hit another car in Tesco car park in Lake Road, Douglas, and drove off without stopping.The incident, involving damage being caused to a black Seat Leon...
View ArticleNew look for old station as regeneration work begins
It’s full steam ahead for the redevelopment of Port Erin’s historic railway station - despite concerns it’s unnecessary and the money could be better spent elsewhere.Work has begun on the station ahead...
View ArticlePeel Day to take centre stage on Mad Sunday with revived event
Peel Day will take place on Mad Sunday with bike racing and the kipper race added – and this year it’s all free.The event has gone back to being free after a charge was introduced last year to access...
View ArticleActivities to replace Queenie Festival are discussed
The Queenie festival may be cancelled this July, but ideas are forming to hold something in Port St Mary this summer.Village commissioner Richard Ashcroft said: ‘The Queenie festival is no longer...
View ArticleDouglas man Oliver Cheshrie takes on role as town manager
The capital has a new town centre manager appointed by Douglas Council.Lifelong Douglas resident Oliver Cheshire has taken on the role with the council’s environment and regeneration department. His...
View ArticleDwight Beare dies in crash
Resident Australian Dwight Beare died after crashing on lap one of the Sidecar TT near Rhencullen on Saturday. Resident Australian Dwight Beare died after crashing on lap one of the Sidecar TT near...
View ArticleTT 2016: Paul Shoesmith dies in practice crash
Paul Shoesmith died on Saturday evening following a crash on Sulby Straight.The 50-year-old from Poynton, Cheshire, died in an accident during the solo practice. The session was abandoned.‘Shoey’ made...
View ArticleSail east coast with the Manx Wildlife Trust
Join the Manx Wildlife Trust on a voyage to explore the island’s east coast onboard the MV Karina.It takes place on Friday, June 17, boarding from the Sea Terminal at 6.30pm for a 7pm sailing.Home-made...
View ArticleIsle of Man’s 850 bus stops to get new signs
The island’s bus stops will have a new look with silver and black signs. All the 850 old maroon signs that date from 2009 will be replaced with new signs, which include the current the Bus Vannin web...
View ArticleNew junior Rotary is an island first for school
The island’s first ever junior branch of Rotary, Rotakids Club, has been set up at Scoill yn Jubilee, (formerly Murray’s Road School).President of Douglas Rotary, Kevin Kneen, said the new club was an...
View ArticleWin a piece of TT history
Visitors have a unique opportunity to win a traditional policeman’s helment signed by this year’s top TT riders.Draw tickets for this piece of TT history can be bought in Ramsey, Douglas, Peel or...
View ArticleMan had drugs sent from Africa
A 29-year-old man from Douglas has been convicted of production and possession with intent to supply of the class ‘C’ drug diazepam.Gary Jonathon Pownall, of Christian Road, has admitted having 2,000...
View ArticlePullyman’s in pole position
Well now, here we are again, it’s TT time. The hedges have had a haircut, the edges of the pavements have put on their make up and the white lines on the roads have been repainted (here and there).The...
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