Service at Port St Mary boathouse
THERE was a good turnout to Port St Mary Lifeboat’s carol service.The event was held at the lifeboathouse on Sunday afternoon, and as well as carol singing, there was mulled wine and mince pies.After...
View ArticlePinewood deal rewards
TREASURY Minister Eddie Teare MHK believes the island is already reaping the rewards of its partnership with Pinewood Shepperton.Treasury signed an agreement in October to transfer management of the...
View ArticleResurfacing to lead to Ramsey Hairpin’s closure
RESURFACING and reconstruction plans will mean a number of New Year road closures for Ramsey.The Department of Infrastructure has announced intentions to undertake resurfacing work at the Ramsey...
View ArticleThe Manx Night Sky 2013 talk
A TRIBUTE to the late astronomer and broadcaster Sir Patrick Moore will be combined with a talk by chairman of the Isle of Man Astronomical Society Howard Parkin at the Henry Bloom Noble Library, in...
View ArticleParish Walk cycle fundraiser success
TWO men took to their bicycles to cover the 85 mile Parish Walk route raising funds for Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association.Andrew Wright, of Glen Park, Douglas and Graham Mitchell, Glen Helen, have...
View ArticleTime to ‘close the loop’
This week, Cat Turner, secretary of IoM Friends of the Earth, finds that creative recycling can give even old tyres a rebirth.Used tyres: not the most inspiring candidate for recycling, you’d think –...
View ArticleFour from island recognised in honours
FOUR people from the Isle of Man have been recognised in the New Year’s Honours.They are retiring chief constable, Mike Langdon, who gets an OBE; Olympic gold medal cyclist Peter Kennaugh, who is given...
View ArticleSome drivers still ignoring drink-drive message
BY the end of Christmas Day, a total of eight people had been arrested and charged with drink driving.Two other people had samples taken for further analysis and one person suspected of drink-driving...
View ArticlePotholes: We hit high targets - Richard Pearson
ROAD repairs boss Richard Pearson has defended his department’s record on potholes.While the problem vexes many motorists, the highways director says his colleagues are doing a good job.‘We hit very...
View ArticleTwo charities helped by Julie Brew Memorial Walk
FUNDS from the 10-mile Julie Brew Memorial Walk have been donated to two Manx charities.A total of £2,640 was raised at this year’s event, in October.The proceeds have been split between Craig’s...
View ArticleDarryl wakes from coma
AFTER 10 days in a critical condition with severe head injuries, Peel man Darryl McGeown finally woke up on Christmas Day to take his first independent breaths and utter his first words.The 33-year-old...
View ArticleCar nearly hit a cop
POLICE are asking for witnesses to come forward after an incident in which a police officer was almost hit by a car.At about 11.45pm on Friday, December 21, a dark Peugeot saloon failed to stop for a...
View ArticleTwo help officer in arrest
POLICE want to thank two men who helped an officer making an arrest.At about 1pm on Boxing Day a lone police officcer tried to detain a man in Duke Street, Douglas.The police officer recognised him and...
View ArticleSteam Packet sailing cancelled
TONIGHT’S 7.45pm Steam Packet sailing from Douglas to Heysham has been cancelled.The forecast stormy weather is being blamed for the decision.The Ben-my-Chree is currently sailing from Heysham and is...
View ArticleChildren asked for slogan for Commonwealth Games
School pupils across the island have a chance to win a prize in a competition to come up with a new slogan for the island’s Commonwealth Games team.The games represent the highest level sporting event...
View ArticleInflux expected of people in debt
Each year around this time the Isle of Man Office of Fair Trading (OFT) sees an influx of new clients for its debt counselling service. It’s easy to understand why – many of us get carried away with...
View ArticleBusy time for Silverline charity
A NEW telephone line to support the elderly took 35 calls at Christmas – some of them dealt with in person by its founder television presenter Esther Rantzen.The Silver Line is currently being piloted...
View ArticleShoppers grab sales bargains
SHOPPERS have been hitting the shops to take advantage of the bargains on offer.It comes after shops across the island have reported that it’s tough-going in the current economic climate.Peter Luis, in...
View ArticleDoctors weigh in on the student tuition fees debate
DOCTORS have joined in the argument about student tuition fees.In a letter to the Isle of Man Examiner, they say that introducing them could affect the medical profession – and ultimately patients.The...
View ArticleStars
Monday, December 31Aries (March 21 - April 20) With the festive season having boosted your confidence, it is full steam ahead for 2013! Life is still buzzing, which is just how you like it. New...
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