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Have you ever taken out a ‘payday loan’?
A branch of the Manx government is asking people who’ve ever used ‘payday loans’ to tell it about their experiences.
1 commentHow the island is seen elsewhere in the world
The Isle of Man is famous for the TT races, tailless cats and chips, cheese and gravy.
Bell welcomes Cameron’s letter
THE Chief Minister this afternoon held a press conference in the wake of David Cameron’s letter to the Manx government and all of Britain’s other Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories.
Liberal Vannin Party backs Isle of Man Chief Minister over lesbians
The Liberal Vannin party has weighed into the debate about the clergyman who refused to let a property to a couple because they were lesbians.
1 commentGovernment seeking anyone with a bus driver’s licence to come forward today
The government is looking for anyone with a bus driver’s licence to come forward to help them to break the proposed strike over the TT festival.
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Manx student appeals for help to reach beauty final
A student entered in the UK’s first teen beauty pageant is appealing for residents’ help to reach the final of the competition.
Sport
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.
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.
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.
Ayre book their place in Friday’s Gold Cup final
Ayre United will take on Colby in Friday’s Paul Henry Gold Cup final after the Tangerines beat northern rivals RYCOB 5-3 on Monday evening.
St George’s lift Hospital Cup with big win over Union Mills
Geordies hit Millers for nine to complete treble
Crutchlow second at Le Mans
Cal Crutchlow produced the best ride of his MotoGP career with a magnificent second place in the French Grand Prix at Le Mans on Sunday.
Video
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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
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.
Fighting poverty
Three more people have been selected to bring awareness about the reality of extreme poverty to the island.
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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.
Fun cycle event gives boost to school funds
Pedal power by pupils at Kewaigue School has raised more than £320.
D-Day veteran leads school lessons
D-Day veteran Hector Duff led lessons at St Ninian’s Lower School this week.
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Weather for Isle of Man
Tuesday 21 May 2013
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 9 C to 13 C
Wind Speed: 36 mph
Wind direction: North west
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Temperature: 6 C to 12 C
Wind Speed: 24 mph
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