Wilma and Juan are a perfect match
Juan Greggor has become the Isle of Man’s youngest-ever guide dog owner.The 20-year-old has been successfully matched with Wilma, a golden retriever. Juan, who was diagnosed with retinis pigmentosa...
View ArticleGovt’s new eGaming boss could come from industry
THE island’s new head of eGaming is likely to be someone who is not a serving civil servant, says the current outgoing chief Tim Craine.He retires from the island’s government at the end of March after...
View ArticleMemorial to Bee Gees unveiled in Australia
A STATUE and commemorative walkway have been unveiled to celebrate the career of Manx-born superstars the Bee Gees in Redcliffe, Australia.The town, in the state of Queensland, was home to the trio...
View ArticleLord Street hotel plan collapses
THE plug has been pulled on a long-awaited 4-star quayside hotel development earmarked for the bus station site in Douglas.Developer Askett Hawk failed to submit a planning application for the scheme...
View ArticleBendy bus breaks down
ONE of the bendy buses on trial in the island has broken down.Reader Ian Lloyd sent this photo to us.It broke down near Fairy...
View ArticleKeep control of dogs near farmland plea
DOG owners are being urged to be vigilant when exercising their animals on or near farmland.This is a year-round issue, but is of particular importance during the lambing months of March to June and...
View ArticleIrish minister at LibVan AGM
THE Northern Ireland minister for employment and learning, Dr Stephen Farry MLA, will speak at the annual general meeting of the Liberal Vannin Party tomorrow (Sunday).The meeting will take place at...
View ArticleOne day I will dance with my son Chris
THE ‘huge’ progress made by Chris Walmsley since he was severely injured after being hit by a car in 2006 has led his mum Carol to significantly change her own life ambitions.Having twice arranged her...
View ArticleWe don’t neglect beach rubbish - Bride commissioners
VOLUNTEER beach cleaners cleared a mile-long stretch of coastline at Cranstal at the weekend, and described the complete clearing of the beach of rubbish as ‘a small miracle’.However, claims that the...
View ArticleGreen Column: Insulating your loft
This week, longstanding Friends of the Earth and Green Centre member Chris Burton notes an excellent indicator of how your insulation is working.At this time of the year my attention is often given to...
View ArticleVenice visit for friends of MNH
A GROUP of the Friends of Manx National Heritage will be travelling to Venice to research the work of a famous Manx painter of the Victorian era.John Nicholson (1840-1913) was encouraged by the great...
View ArticleWedding fair this weekend
Couples preparing for their big day should visit the Sefton Wedding Fair, which takes place at The Sefton hotel on Douglas promenade on Sunday (March 3) from midday till 3pm.The event promises to bring...
View ArticleNew head at Peel Clothworkers School
A NEW head teacher for Peel Clothworkers School has been announced.Anna Jackson, deputy head teacher of the Peel school will take over as head teacher in September 2013, the Department of Education and...
View ArticleLesley’s new role
LESLEY Corlett has joined Barclays in the island as a vice president and head of compliance. Lesley will provide regulatory advice and guidance to all business segments operating in the Isle of Man as...
View ArticleStars
Monday, February 25Aries (March 21 - April 20) This week begins with a Full Moon in Virgo heralding a busy period. Last week your talents were on show and others realised your potential. This week they...
View ArticlePlans to fine drivers are withdrawn
THE brakes have been put on plans to bring in fixed penalty notices for a string of minor traffic offences.Infrastructure Minister David Cretney MHK was forced to withdraw the Road Traffic Regulation...
View ArticleBus drivers to hold mass meeting tonight
A MEETING of bus drivers will be held tonight (Monday) to discuss how their industrial action should progress.Today’s Isle of Man Examiner has the story on the front page.We reveal that the union...
View ArticleCollective vote is ‘undemocratic’- Beecroft
KATE Beecroft MHK may have failed to persuade Tynwald to rethink the rules on collective responsibility of ministers, but she remains convinced the current system is undemocratic.Last week the Douglas...
View ArticleNew DED jobs will not be civil service
MILLIONS of pounds in tax and National Insurance have gone off the island through the use by government of self-employed contractors and consultants paid ‘off the books’.Tynwald was told that concerted...
View ArticleVehicle hits railings
A VEHICLE hit cast iron railings in Ramsey Road, Laxey, at its junction with Mines Road, police believe.Ramsey police are appealing for information about the incident, which it is believed happened...
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