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Investigation into tragedy continues

Police have confirmed that the body of the young woman who was found in a vehicle on Saturday evening on land next to the motocross track at Ballagarraghyn, Jurby, was that of Tanya Jade Dentith. She was 18 years old.

No resolution to the bus dispute

There has been no eleventh hour resolution in the bus dispute.

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Bank branches to merge as RBS is rebranded

The National Westminster Bank on Prospect Hill, Douglas, is to shut in August.

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MER suspended between Laxey and Ramsey

The Manx Electric Railway has suspended services from Laxey to Ramsey for the rest of the day.

In court: Dale Cregan

Cregan admits two more murders

Dale Cregan, the man who has already admitted murdering policewoman Fiona Bone – who grew up in the island – and her colleague Nichla Hughes, has admitted the murders of a father and son.

Bobby Morton, of Unite

‘I’m no militant’ says union boss behind the TT strike

The UK-based union official who is handling the bus drivers’ dispute has denied he is a militant.

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Sport rss

Laxey celebrate winning the Kirby Estates Cowell Cup after beating Colby 4-1 at the Bowl on Tuesday evening

Laxey clinch Cowell Cup

Laxey won the Kirby Estates-sponsored Cowell Cup thanks to a 4-1 victory over Colby at the Bowl on Tuesday evening.

Conor Cummins pictured in action on May 16 at the North West 200 Superstock practices (Photo: Dave Kneen/manxphotosonline.com)

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The 2013 Isle of Man TT fires into life on Saturday, May 25, when the first bikes get the opening practice session under way.

St George’s end season with 2-2 draw at Peel

St George’s brought a close to their treble-winning season with a 2-2 draw against Peel in the last Canada Life Premier League game of the season on Tuesday evening.

Former island manager Kevin Manning (centre) was reunited with a host of  his past players on Friday evening in a special match at the Bowl to mark his 15-year spell in charge of the national side. Current island internationals Johnny Myers, Sean Quaye and Calum Morrissey were joined on the national stadium pitch by the likes of Lee Dixon, Brian Gartland and Steve Falconer in the testimonial fixture that ended 4-4 on penalties, with Manning himself netting a spot-kick!Photo: John Maddrell 130517(70)

Manning given great send off in testimonial match

The great and the good of Manx football paid homage to former island manager Kevin Manning in a special testimonial match at the Bowl on Friday evening.

The winning Onchan team and head teacher Jo Richardson celebrate after receiving their shield and trophies from Shaun Gritton of Isle of Man Bank

Onchan retain primary schools trophy

Onchan retained the annual Isle of Man Bank-sponsored Douglas and District Primary Schools Football trophy at the Bowl recently.

Swimming team for Island Games announced

Isle of Man Swimming Association has announced the team to represent the island at the NatWest Island Games in Bermuda this July.

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120 pack into hall to hear candidates video

Around 120 people packed into All Saints’ Church Hall in Douglas last night (Wednesday) to hear by-election candidates say why they deserved to be given a vote.

Lifestyle rss

Manx indie band 3 Million - Gary Smith, Matthew Woods, Chris Honour, Joe Crookall and Alex Cowley

On heavy rotation: two great bands put out demo releases

Last week folk power trio Barrule’s album landed on my desk, and this week two other Manx releases have been on heavy rotation at the Manx Sound Exchange.

James Toseland and his band

Toseland to head home before Darkness hits

Superbike star James Toseland will return to the island to unleash material from his new album as he goes full throttle into a music career.

Linda Mann at the launch of her latest book Anyone Here Seen Kelly? in Jabberwocky Cafe, Douglas

Author links 1888 London murders with island

Ballasalla author Linda Mann is asking has Anyone Here Seen Kelly? in her latest book in the Tavistock Allan Mystery Series.

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Visual arts feast is well received

ARTISTS working in the west opened their doors to give members of the public a glimpse of what takes place in their studios.

Sonya Quayle and writing partner Neil Mooney at the awards ceremony

Award for Crosby writer

A screenplay co-written by Crosby resident Sonya Quayle has won the Best Un-Produced Screenplay Award at this year’s British Independent Film Festival (BIFF).

Dani Wilde stunned the crowd with her impassioned vocals

Singing the Blues

This year’s Big Wheel Blues Festival may have been short on an actual Big Wheel, but when it came to the Blues on offer, it wasn’t found lacking.

Community rss

Musicale start the Parish Squawk from Braddan Church

Parish Squawk

Members of the Musicale choir celebrated the group’s 25th anniversary by singing around the Parish Walk route on Saturday.

Tough Mudder team raises £2,287

A team of Manx fundraisers took one of the world’s toughest physical challenges in their stride to raise money for The Children’s Centre.

Conference raises young carers’ plight

A conference to raise awareness of young carers and the issues that affect their lives every day was held at the Villa Marina in Douglas.

Global Poverty Project ambassadors Rosemary Clarke, Kristina Crawford, Vicki Rowberry and Helen Ashcroft

Fighting poverty

Three more people have been selected to bring awareness about the reality of extreme poverty to the island.

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Launch of Nursing and Midwifery charter at Keyll Darree, Noble's Hospital. From left, Margaret Simpson, Dudley Butt MLC, Shelagh Leonard, acting director nursing and midwifery therapy, Health Minister David Anderson MHK, John Struthers, nursing and higher education manager, and Catherine Quilliam, director of community nursing

Nurses’ Day marked with promise to work with compassion and pride

Nurses across the island marked the annual worldwide Nurses’ Day on Monday, celebrating the profession on the anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale.

Kewaigue School sponsered cycle ride around the NSC  raise money for school funds started by Gill O'Malley Community Champion for Tesco's who gave the food that was on sale at the event to raise money for school.

Fun cycle event gives boost to school funds

Pedal power by pupils at Kewaigue School has raised more than £320.

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