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).
Manx Entertainment News
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.
Stars to shine in Pirates of Port St Mary
Shiver me timbers it’s time for the Manx Gateway Drama Group summer producion!
Modern technology questions real Ripper killer
Last Sunday saw the Gaiety Theatre transformed into a lecture theatre as audience members were offered new insight to the famous Ripper murders.
Poetry and Paintings by Petrina and friend
Island artist Petrina Kent has teamed up with London artist/poet Vincent Berquez for a Paintings and Poetry exhibition in Castletown.
UK Showbiz
Sgt Pepper overtaken by Abba Gold
Abba's greatest hits collection has overtaken The Beatles' Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band to become the UK's second biggest selling album of all time, according to the Official Charts Company.
No driving seat for Vin Diesel
Vin Diesel has revealed he has no plans to step into the director's chair in the near future.
Actor Furlong arrested in Hollywood
Actor Edward Furlong has been arrested on suspicion of violating a restraining order filed by his ex-girlfriend.
Charisma Carpenter has confessed the happiest she has ever been was working on hit vampire show Angel.
Orla enjoying Poirot adventure
Orla Brady has revealed how filming the new series of Poirot was tricky as almost every character has a different accent.
Horoscopes
Your life in the stars
Aries (March 21 - April 20) There is a right and a wrong way to do things. This week you will be clear about what is right but be tempted to take a short cut. It is understandable, but not the best choice. When you are so full of energy it is hard to have patience. In a work situation you need to do your very best but in a romantic situation you will expect someone else to come up trumps, and rightly so!
Your life in the stars
Aries (March 21 - April 20) The determination and imagination that you show this week are to be admired. Making sure your energies are channelled in the right direction, however, is essential. Watch out for negative intentions from others who may not have your interests at heart. Lighthearted love comes at the weekend quite by surprise and quite by chance. Be in the right place.
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Weather for Isle of Man
Wednesday 22 May 2013
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 6 C to 12 C
Wind Speed: 24 mph
Wind direction: North west
Tomorrow
Sunny spells
Temperature: 6 C to 11 C
Wind Speed: 32 mph
Wind direction: North west
