Volunteer Wyn’s an ‘unsung hero’
THE Douglas woman who received the MBE for her 30 years as a motorcycle rider welfare volunteer has spoken about the challenges of the role. Wyn Evans was named in the Queen’s New Year Honours list,...
View ArticleTaxing times for making a date
The Hon. Eddie Teare MHK,Treasury Minister,Government Office,Douglas. Dear Eddie,Happy New Year. It should be happy for you, all right. Early January is when the likes of me, the self-employed, pay our...
View ArticleKeys shake up: New constituencies proposed
DETAILS of a big shake-up of the House of Keys have been announced. THE Boundary Review Committee today launched a public consultation on a draft plan for 12 two-seat constituencies for the Keys to...
View ArticleBen-my-Chree suffers problems docking at Heysham
PASSENGERS travelling on this morning’s (Wednesday) Steam Packet sailing to Heysham endured a long wait before docking at 4pm.The area was under a blanket of fog, which was more severe and prolonged...
View ArticleBurglary at Ramsey restaurant
POLICE are appealing for information relating to a burglary that took place at a restaurant in Parliament Street, Ramsey. In the early hours of yesterday (Wednesday), entry was forced to the rear of a...
View ArticleExtra special needs support for Manor Park
MANOR Park School pupils with special educational needs will soon get extra support following the Department of Education and Children’s successful bid for a new classroom.Government planners have...
View ArticleLast chance to recycle your Christmas tree
THIS weekend marks the deadline for households to dispose of natural Christmas trees.Work will start shortly on shredding hundreds of discarded trees to make chippings or compost which will be used...
View ArticleCompany takes lead in new global group
ONE of the island’s leading independent providers of trust, fiduciary and corporate services is playing a major role in a new global umbrella group of companies with many employees.BW Oakfield (BWO),...
View ArticleDarryl returns home to family
DARRYL McGeown, the assault victim who was airlifted to the UK with severe injuries before Christmas, has finally returned home to the island.After more than three weeks away at Walton Neurological...
View ArticleInflation rate drops
THE island’s annual rate of inflation has dropped.Measured by the Retail Prices Index, December’s rate stood at 2.5 per cent, compared with 2.9 per cent for November.Excluding housing costs, RPI...
View ArticleWill students have to pay far more than the £2,500 annual tuition fee...
SOME readers have suggested that many students will have to pay considerably more than the £2,500 annual charge suggested by the Manx government.Today’s Manx Independent asks the Department of...
View ArticleYou risk a fine of £1,000 for not registering vehicle
HIGHWAYS bosses are warning motorists that if they buy a vehicle from off-island they must register and license that vehicle immediately following importation to the Isle of Man.If the vehicle is more...
View ArticleMore bus strikes on the cards
A UNION spokesman said he was sorry to be planning a new wave of bus strikes with his members – but added he could not rule out the possibility of an all-out strike.He made the comments before a...
View ArticleNext bus strike announced
THE date of the next bus strike has been annnounced.A half-day stoppage, between 1pm and 6pm, will take place next Thursday (January 17).The Unite union gave formal notification of the strike date to...
View ArticleMore customers will switch banks and watch out for China
HIGH Street banks need to be prepared for a significant loss of market share this year as dissatisfied customers start switching their accounts, claims Duncan Lawrie Private Bank, which has a branch in...
View ArticleWe’ll highlight island pluses - education minister
EDUCATION Minister Tim Crookall MHK has responded to concerns by the Isle of Man Medical Society that the introduction of tuition fees could impact on patient care.In a letter printed in the Isle of...
View ArticleFilming in Douglas
A BID to complete an independent film in the Isle of Man has moved a step closer as the makers start recruiting cast and production staff for the venture.The film – Longtails – is the project of...
View ArticleNew process for outpatients to improve service
A CENTRALISED outpatient appointments’ reception is set to be introduced at Noble’s Hospital from Monday (January 14). The service is being established in a bid to improve services for patients across...
View ArticleUnion and minister stand firm over bus dispute
THE bus drivers’ union and the politician responsible for the island’s bus service have been explaining their positions after the announcement of a further bus strikeAs...
View Article155 talk to OFT about debt help
A TOTAL of 155 people struggling with debt approached the Office of Fair Trading for help last year.They owed an average of just over £19,000 each.The majority of people who approached the OFT had...
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