News Archive

Listed building in Laxey vandalised - (11/Mar/2010 17:45)
Vandals have caused around £500 worth of damage in Laxey. Two windows were smashed and a gas meter box ripped off the wall on a listed building...read more
Crowe hopeful of LegCo re-election - (11/Mar/2010 17:40)
One of the MLCs seeking another term says he's not looking beyond next week's Legislative Council election at the moment. Alan Crowe says he hasn't...read more
Children to Premiere Their 'Chronicles of Mann' - (11/Mar/2010 17:26)
Primary school pupils will be in good voice at the Villa Marina in June when they take part in the fourth Children in Song concert....read more
DHSS Top Team Revealed at Awards - (11/Mar/2010 17:14)
The Department of Health and Social Security held its annual Top Team Award ceremony yesterday (Wednesday 10th March) at Keyll Darree, the DHSS’...read more
Residents' Rail Tickets Now Availble - (11/Mar/2010 17:02)
Resident tickets for the Island's Steam, Electric and Mountain Railways are now available...read more
Simcocks Oversees First Companies Merger - (11/Mar/2010 16:56)
Staff at Simcocks Trust witnessed the first merger of Isle of Man Companies under the 2006 Companies Act on 15th October 2009. ...read more
Stress in the Workplace Talk - (11/Mar/2010 15:07)
The Women in Business 'Tuesday Club' is to host a talk on coping with stress in the workplace. ...read more
Show Thought for Nesting Birds, DAFF Urges - (11/Mar/2010 13:38)
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is appealing to people planning maintenance or building work to their properties to be aware of...read more
Emma joins board at Age Concern - (11/Mar/2010 13:48)
Emma Walker has joined the board of trustees of Age Concern Isle of Man. Mrs Walker is the head of human resources at AXA Isle of Man. She is also a...read more
Serious sexual assault in Ramsey - (11/Mar/2010 13:38)
A woman was sexually assaulted in Ramsey on March first. Police, who're describing the incident as serious, say it happened at around 11pm at a...read more
Health dangers overshadow start to Crufts - (11/Mar/2010 12:11)
Britain's biggest dog show gets under way in Birmingham today (Thursday) and organisers are on the alert for dogs in make-up. Judges at Crufts are...read more
We haven't blocked levy scheme, vows DHSS Minister - (11/Mar/2010 12:11)
The Health Minister has defended his department against claims it’s trying to block a scheme designed to allay concerns over the ending of the...read more
Policeman praised for averting potential tragedy - (11/Mar/2010 12:11)
A 52 year-old man rescued from Douglas harbour last night (Wednesday) is described as being in a serious but stable condition in Nobles Hospital...read more
FPI Earns Top Carbon Credentials - (11/Mar/2010 11:21)
Friends Provident International plays key role in securing Carbon Trust accreditation...read more
Peru Trekkers Raise Record-Breaking £43,360 - (11/Mar/2010 11:15)
Peruvian Inca Trail Challenge Participants attend celebratory event at Bar George ...read more
Man rescued from sea wall - (11/Mar/2010 08:22)
A man was rescued from the sea wall on Douglas Promenade last night (Wednesday). Douglas Coastguard rescue team, Douglas Lifeboat, the police and...read more
MHKs urged to spoil 'ridiculous' LegCo election - (11/Mar/2010 07:05)
A local pressure group has branded next week's Legislative Council election as 'ridiculous' and is calling on MHKs to spoil their papers to expose...read more
Onchan Commissioners slammed for pitch opposition - (11/Mar/2010 07:05)
The President of Onchan Football Club has hit out at the commissioners for objecting to the proposed new pitch development at Blackberry Lane. David...read more
New Director of Highways appointed - (11/Mar/2010 07:05)
Chartered Civil Engineer Richard Pearson has been appointed as the new Director of Highways, succeeding Bruce Hannay. He's set to retire from the...read more
Craine says she's up to Treasury challenge - (10/Mar/2010 18:43)
Anne Craine says she has the right experience to carry out the spending cuts needed through government. Mrs Craine will move from the education...read more
Anne Frank exhibition draws the crowds - (10/Mar/2010 17:21)
Organisers of the Anne Frank exhibition in Peel say they're thrilled at the number of people visiting it. The acclaimed exhibition was officially...read more
Road repairs continue after big freeze - (10/Mar/2010 17:21)
Director of Highways Bruce Hannay says the Department of Transport is having to prioritise repairs to the Island’s roads after recent snow and ice....read more
Buy Your Fishing Licence Online - (10/Mar/2010 17:03)
As the 2010 reservoir angling season starts (10th March), DAFF announce second year of sale of online licences ...read more
Cricketing Legend to Address Island Club - (10/Mar/2010 16:45)
Sir Ian Botham will be the Isle of Man Sporting and Dining Club's guest speaker in August ...read more
Friends Provident CEO Visits Island - (10/Mar/2010 15:34)
Friends Provident chief executive Trevor Matthews outlined his vision of a bright future for Friends Provident International (FPI)....read more
New Director of Highways Appointed - (10/Mar/2010 14:46)
Richard Pearson will replace Bruce Hannay as Director of Highways ...read more
House fire in Birch Hill - (10/Mar/2010 13:57)
There was a house fire in Birch Hill in Onchan this morning. Three fire engines, the police and an ambulance were called to the property at about...read more
Good showing at Manx Graduates info session - (10/Mar/2010 13:47)
More than 50 Isle of Man employers and recruiters attended a recent information session about Manx Graduates, the free-to-use careers and networking...read more
Inflation rises again - (10/Mar/2010 13:22)
Inflation went up again last month, although the increase continues to slow down. It currently stands at 4.8%, 0.3% up on January's figure. Just...read more
Burglars take Liverpool shirts - (10/Mar/2010 12:51)
Thieves broke in and stole a huge quantity of clothing from a property on Mona Drive in Douglas some time between Friday and Sunday last week. Items...read more
Police out to catch Richmond Hill speeders - (10/Mar/2010 12:30)
Drivers are being warned to stick to the temporary 30mph speed limit on Richmond Hill, which is in place while the road improvement scheme is carried...read more
Kind Cav really Helped - Bellis - (10/Mar/2010 12:20)
As Mark Cavendish gets back into action in a big race in Italy today, fellow Manx cyclist Jonny Bellis is thanking him for the support he has shown...read more
Buchan Triumphs in Tag Rugby - (10/Mar/2010 12:15)
The Buchan School has triumphed for the third year in succession in the Isle of Man Scottish Widows national tag rugby finals tournament. ...read more
Tax Investigation Talks at ICSA Event - (10/Mar/2010 09:25)
ICSA hosting a presentation on 'International Tax Investigations in the Isle of Man - a Legal Perspective' ...read more
Stoke show beckons for Manx actor - (10/Mar/2010 07:09)
It’s a big day for a Manx actor in Stoke-on-Trent today (Wednesday). Manxman Simon Fletcher takes on the lead in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s ‘The King...read more
Demolition of old Noble's moves closer - (10/Mar/2010 07:09)
The Old Noble's Hospital will soon be little more than a memory. Contractors have moved onto the site on Westmoreland Road and after asbestos has...read more
Daunting but challenging time ahead, vows Gawne - (10/Mar/2010 07:09)
The soon-to-be Infrastructure Minister Phil Gawne says there’s a tough job ahead taking over at the helm of the new organisation – but he’s looking...read more
Lung tests on No Smoking Day - (10/Mar/2010 07:09)
It's No Smoking Day. Activities to encourage those addicted to cigarettes to give up include a chance to find out your own 'lung age'. The...read more
Trevor Baines case is adjourned - (09/Mar/2010 18:31)
A case against Isle of Man tycoon Trevor Baines, his wife and an advocate who had been acting on his behalf, has been adjourned for a further two...read more
Danger Point - do you remember it? - (09/Mar/2010 18:31)
The search is on for the stars of a drama filmed in the Isle of Man in the early 1970s. Danger Point, produced by the Children's Film Foundation,...read more
Cautious welcome to reshuffle - (09/Mar/2010 18:31)
Tony Brown's ministerial reshuffle has been cautiously welcomed by former Chief Minister Donald Gelling. Speaking on Talking Heads on Manx Radio...read more
Prestigious gong for Fairbairn – again! - (09/Mar/2010 18:11)
Fairbairn Private Bank has again been voted Best Offshore Private Bank at the Investment International Finance Awards. The awards are designed to...read more
Manx Graduates endorsed - (09/Mar/2010 18:11)
A website set up to encourage Manx students and graduates to apply for work in the Isle of Man was the subject of a presentation by PDMS at the...read more
Arcade Shows Good Taste in Music - (09/Mar/2010 17:39)
Arts Council announces the return of 'Soundbites' sessions ...read more
International call for Two Manx Athletes - (09/Mar/2010 17:30)
Manx Badminton player Josh Green has been selected by England to compete at the World Junior Championships in Mexico next month. After winning the...read more
Two Wins for Badminton Team - (09/Mar/2010 17:30)
The Isle of Man beat Durham twice at the weekend in the English Badminton Inter County Championship. The squad played at the Middlesborough...read more
IOMA Solutions Welcomes New Recruits - (09/Mar/2010 15:35)
Following the appointment of Mike Hodgson, Alex McNee and Paula Coates as directors of IOMA Solutions in January, IOMA group has announced the...read more
Cretney Reviews Trade and Industry Achievements - (09/Mar/2010 14:29)
The Ministerial shake-up announced by Chief Minister Tony Brown MHK has met with a mixed reaction, including criticism from within Government that...read more
No new faces needed in cabinet, says Chief - (09/Mar/2010 14:56)
The Chief Minister says he didn’t consider introducing ‘new blood’ in his departmental reshuffle. All but one government minister will move onto new...read more
Fire crews tackle house blaze in Baldrine - (09/Mar/2010 14:36)
Fire services were called out yesterday afternoon to a serious fire on Clay Head road in Baldrine. Four appliances from Laxey and Douglas and an...read more
Long & Humphrey Celebrate First Year - (09/Mar/2010 12:29)
The climax to a "very successful year" was how advocate Mark Humphrey described the party at The Courthouse for more than 70 invited guests to...read more
Travel Updates on Display - (09/Mar/2010 12:03)
New digital displays have been installed at the Sea Terminal ...read more
Dixcart's Managed Office Service a Success - (09/Mar/2010 11:07)
The Dixcart Group's managed office service, the only one of its kind on the Island, has been declared a success. ...read more
Heated exchanges in Keys over RHA ending - (09/Mar/2010 11:42)
The Chief Minister's been taken to task in the Keys over contacts with MPs fighting to help the Island retain its reciprocal health agreement with...read more
Major fire in Baldrine - (09/Mar/2010 10:56)
Fire services were called out yesterday afternoon to a serious fire on Clay Head road in Baldrine. Four appliances from Laxey and Douglas and an...read more
Tensions high at health meeting - (09/Mar/2010 09:49)
A public meeting in Douglas last night (Monday) called on the Manx government to seek a deferral of the ending of the reciprocal health agreement....read more
Tackling timber - agreement reached - (09/Mar/2010 07:11)
Agriculture Minister Phil Gawne says his department is trying to tackle the problem of how much its wood costs. The minister faced criticism from...read more
Busy sitting for House of Keys - (09/Mar/2010 07:11)
The House of Keys will hear a message from the Queen when it sits this morning (Tuesday). The traditional Commonwealth Day message from Her Majesty...read more
Keeping porn out of reach - (09/Mar/2010 07:11)
North Douglas MHK John Houghton says shopkeepers have to stay vigilant to make sure children aren’t exposed to explicit material. In the House of...read more
Time of the essence for new DED Minister - (09/Mar/2010 07:11)
The new minister for Economic Development says there must be no delay in tapping new sources of revenue for the Island. The new department is at the...read more
Reshuffle unpopular with some ministers - (08/Mar/2010 19:58)
It’s understood a number of ministers affected by the reshuffle announced today (Monday) were on the verge of resigning when told about the moves....read more
Chief defends timing of reshuffle - (08/Mar/2010 19:58)
The Chief Minister has defended the timing of the reshuffle of government departments and Ministers. Tynwald voted through legislation to rearrange...read more
DHSS worker convicted of benefit fraud - (08/Mar/2010 19:58)
A worker in the Island's Social Security office has been convicted of benefit fraud. Patricia Dunne has been sentenced to 150 hours community...read more
Capital service not an option with easyJet, says airport director - (08/Mar/2010 19:58)
The Airport Director says the Island wouldn't want easyJet to offer a service to London. The low cost airline has recently announced it's to start a...read more
New regulations for Sulby Claddagh - (08/Mar/2010 19:58)
A small minority of irresponsible users have made it necessary to introduce new regulations at Sulby Claddagh. Responses to a consultation on new...read more
House case dropped against Councilor - (08/Mar/2010 19:58)
Charges brought by Douglas Corporation against one of their own councillors have been dropped. In court, the public works committee acknowledged...read more
Bellis targets World Champs as comeback progresses - (08/Mar/2010 12:39)
Jonny Bellis is targeting a return to competitive cycling in the next two to three months after half a year out. He remains hopeful of entering the...read more
New ministerial line-up revealed - (08/Mar/2010 10:36)
Chief Minister Tony Brown MHK has announced the new line-up of the Council of Ministers. The ministerial appointments will come into effect from...read more
Fishing boat rescued off Port Erin - (08/Mar/2010 10:21)
Port Erin and Port St Mary lifeboats were called out yesterday afternoon after a fishing boat was reported as taking on water. The 40ft "Constant...read more
Double Dutch disappointment for Green - (08/Mar/2010 09:40)
Young Manx badminton star Josh Green and his doubles partner lost out to a more experienced pairing in the semi-finals of the Dutch under-19s open at...read more
Health agreement meeting this evening - (08/Mar/2010 09:30)
The first open public meeting to discuss the loss of the reciprocal health agreement takes place in Douglas tonight. Disability campaigner Henry...read more
George earns GB archery selection - (08/Mar/2010 08:59)
Aalin George will represent Great Britain at the Europa Cup after an impressive performance at the selection shoot at Lilleshall at the weekend. The...read more
Union criticises minimum wage increase - (08/Mar/2010 07:37)
The recent increase in the minimum wage is effectively a wage cut for low paid workers That's the belief of president of the Trades Union Council on...read more
Armed burglary in Douglas - (08/Mar/2010 07:27)
Officers from the police firearms team were deployed in Douglas yesterday evening after an armed burglary. It happened at around 4.35 yesterday...read more
Kennaugh injured in Italy, Nicholson fourth at Eddie Soens - (08/Mar/2010 07:12)
Manx cyclist Peter Kennaugh has suffered a big blow at the start of his first season as a professional rider. The 20-year-old Team Sky rider broke...read more
Guide dog demand - help is at hand - (06/Mar/2010 20:30)
If you think your life would benefit from having a guide dog don't be afraid to ask! That's the message being given out by two guide dog users on...read more
Raising minimum wage the 'correct' decision - (06/Mar/2010 20:30)
The Trade and Industry Minister says he believes raising the minimum wage to £6.10 for over 18s was the right thing to do. A figure of £6.06 was...read more
Find out your 'lung age' - (06/Mar/2010 20:30)
If you've ever wondered just how much damage smoking has done to your lungs, you can find out this week. Wednesday is No Smoking Day and as a part...read more
Fish Producers chief disappointed at new title - (06/Mar/2010 20:30)
The Chief Executive of the Manx Fish Producers Organisation says he's disappointed that 'Fisheries' will no longer be reflected in the title of any...read more
Principal of Isle of Man College to retire - (06/Mar/2010 20:30)
The Principal of the Isle of Man College is to retire at the end of August. Dr Ian Killip has headed the College, which has some 8,000 full and...read more
Heated public health meeting expected - (06/Mar/2010 20:30)
The first open public meeting to discuss the loss of the reciprocal health agreement is being held in Douglas on Monday night. Organisers say...read more
Loundes the star at MH Open - (06/Mar/2010 19:59)
Island athletes performed well at the Manx Harriers open meeting at the National Sports Centre. Kevin Loundes was the star of the day, winning the...read more
Bacchas defeat champions in thriller - (06/Mar/2010 19:39)
It’s advantage Bacchas in the Mixed Premier Division. They won a seven goal thriller to defeat the reigning champions Valkyrs A and move four points...read more
Dogfight to avoid relegation continues - (06/Mar/2010 19:19)
It’s a dogfight at the bottom of the Sure Mobile Premier League. St John’s remain just out of the drop zone at the expense of Michael on goal...read more
Marown and Royal take pole positions - (06/Mar/2010 19:19)
Marown hit nine to bounce back to form and to the top of CFS Division Two on Saturday. They crushed the Police 9-1 at Crosby, led by hat-tricks from...read more
Cu Plas FA Cup semi-final draw - (06/Mar/2010 18:53)
Two mouth-watering Cu Plas FA Cup semi-finals will take place later this month. Saturday evening’s draw live on Manx Radio paired the old firm...read more
Big guns reach last four - (06/Mar/2010 18:48)
The big guns all triumphed on Saturday to set up two mouth-watering Cu Plas FA Cup semi-finals. Peel, St George’s, Rushen and St Mary’s all booked...read more
Castletown take charge of Manx Bowl - (06/Mar/2010 18:12)
Castletown took the spoils at the Mooragh Park by the narrowest of margins, beating hosts Ramsey B 6-5 in the opening round of the Shimmin Wilson...read more
Emerging Nomads finish with a flourish - (06/Mar/2010 18:07)
Emerging Nomads finished off their Shimmin Wilson Manx Shield campaign in fine fashion beating Douglas B 30-14 at King Williams College. Tries from...read more
Ramsey shine on the Wirral - (06/Mar/2010 18:07)
Ramsey put in what they described as their best performance of the season away at Parkonians, coming out 38-7 winners. Star of the show was...read more
Douglas win away at Ruskin Park - (06/Mar/2010 18:07)
Douglas pulled of a surprise win away at Ruskin Park in South Lancashire Cheshire Division Two. James Woods’ first half try, converted by Tom...read more

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