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Police investigate woman’s death
Police are investigating the death of a woman after her body was discovered last night.
Art students promote fair trade through Oxfam shop windows
First year art,design and media students at Isle of Man College have made window displays on fair trade and trade injustice at Oxfam, in Castle Street, Douglas.
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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.
Opportunity to sit Mensa IQ test
Mensa is holding an IQ test session in the Isle of Man offering people the chance to discover their IQ score.
2 commentsHistory to be brought to life at Castle Rushen
This summer history looks set to be brought to life in dramatic fashion at Castle Rushen in Castletown.
Isle of Man’s Chief Minister to appear on BBC1’s Sunday Politics show
Chief Minister Allan Bell MHK will be a guest on this week’s Sunday Poltics show, to be screened tomorrow.
24 commentsViolent incident - police appeal for witnesses
Police are appealing for witnesses following an incident on Westmoreland Road, Douglas, on Thursday afternoon.
Isle of Man rail journeys a hit with visitors
The Isle of Man’s historic railways are proving popular in attracting visitors to the Isle of Man for their holidays, it has been revealed.
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Congregations in Isle of Man fall by about 300 over year
Sunday congregations in the Isle of Man fell by 17 per cent in 2011 according to the latest annual statistics from the Church of England.
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Fun cycle event gives boost to school funds
Pedal power by pupils at Kewaigue School has raised more than £320.
Rodan and Christian attend Jersey’s Liberation Day
President of Tynwald Clare Christian MLC and Speaker of the House of Keys Steve Rodan SHK were guests at Jersey’s Liberation Day celebrations.
2 commentsTopless bus tours
Mann Sightseeing Tours is adding three out-of-town tours to its schedule this year.
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18% drop in entries
There has been an 18 per cent drop in the number of people who’ve entered the Parish Walk this year.
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Governor gets fired up at rifle range
Lieutenant Governor Adam Wood tested his shooting skills when he visited Sinclair Range, in St John’s.
3 commentsgov.im cyber attack still being investigated
The source of a malicious cyber attack on the Manx government’s website is still unknown – and a criminal investigation is on-going.
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Respect our roads, TT visitors will be told
‘Respect our roads’ is the slogan of choice for this year’s TT road safety campaign which urges drivers to stay within their limits and respect day-to-day road users.
9 commentsPinewood expansion thwarted
Pinewood Studios’ £200 million expansion plans have been rejected by planners.
10 commentsClear evidence that loan scheme is being abused
Proposals have been unveiled to reform the system of interest-free budgeting loans for those on income support – amid fears it is being abused.
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Let the Games begin
The 12th Manx Youth Games is all set for Saturday, and the island’s biggest junior sporting event will attract more than 1,000 participants.
Robots to descend on Castletown
A science-fiction film starring Sir Ben Kingsley and Gillian Anderson is set to be filmed in the island.
4 commentsCritical report not made public
A damning report into the standard of prosecutions in the Attorney General’s chambers was never made public, it has emerged.
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D-Day veteran leads school lessons
D-Day veteran Hector Duff led lessons at St Ninian’s Lower School this week.
1 commentManx government’s capital expenditure under budget
The Manx government spent £17million less than it expected on capital projects during the last financial year.
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We won’t be bullied by bus strikers, Bell tells press conference
THE Chief Minister this afternoon held a press conference about the proposed TT bus strike.
34 comments120 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.
Huge support for lesbian couple’s call for equality
More than 1,400 people have signed a petition for equality legislation after a lesbian couple were refused the tenancy of a private flat in Ramsey.
44 commentsRound island on the Ben
Tickets are now on sale for the annual Ben-my-Chree round-the-island cruise, which will take place on Saturday, June 15.
12 day TT bus strike
The Unite union has confirmed the next bus strike will take place over 12 days over the TT period.
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Lesbian couple and church minister speak to us
A lesbian couple who were refused the tenancy on a flat in Ramsey because of their sexuality talk to today’s Manx Independent.
7 commentsMountain Road closed for TT preparation
The Mountain Road is closed today (Thursday) between 9.15am and 4.30pm between Ramsey Hairpin and Creg-ny-Baa to enable TT preparation works to be completed, the Department of Infrastructure has advised.
Community centre plans stalled
Plans to build a £4 million community centre in Ramsey town centre are in jeopardy following news that private funding has been withdrawn.
4 commentsPlan to build a £4.9m facility to train engineers
Plans are being drawn up for improved engineering and construction craft training facilities at the Isle of Man College.
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Tribute paid to Iris King
Tribute has been paid to popular Peel resident and dedicated charity worker Iris King, who died on Friday at the age of 93.
Jurby’s most familiar face reflects on a Stella career
Perhaps the Isle of Man’s most famous shopkeeper, Jurby Junk owner Stella Pixton has reflected on her decision to retire and put the Manx landmark business up for sale.
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Students win argument to allow wearing of nose studs
The student voice has been expressed at Castle Rushen High School and that voice has forced a change in the uniform.
28 commentsCar scratched along side
Police are investigating damage to a dark green Citroen car which was parked close to the junction of Scarlet Road and Farrants Way in Castletown.
Will you take the Ape Mann plunge?
After battling through a tough winter, work on the first phase of the Ape Mann Adventure Park, at South Barrule plantation, is now almost complete.
2 commentsMeet the candidates of Douglas West by-election
WEST Douglas voters will get a chance to quiz the Keys candidates in May 23’s by-election in a requisition meeting held at All Saints’ Church Hall, Alexander Drive, Douglas, tonight (Wednesday) between 7pm and 9.30pm.
2 commentsMountain Road to close Wednesday/Thursday for TT preparations
The Mountain Road will be closed from from Ramsey Hairpin to Creg-ny-Baa between 9.15am to 4.30pm today (Wednesday) and tomorrow to enable TT preparation works to be completed.
Steam Packet takes on extra vessels to cope with TT traffic
The Steam Packet is taking on extra vessels to help it cope with its busiest two weeks of the year.
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Permit exemption for teachers has made big difference
Removing the requirement for secondary school teachers to have a work permit to get a job in the island ‘has made a big difference in a short time’.
26 commentsTT sponsorship deal was ‘mishandled’
A series of basic errors exacerbated the financial risks of a costly TT sponsorship deal, a Public Accounts Committee report concludes.
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Isle of Man author on list for top award
A thriller by Douglas-based author Chris Ewan has been long-listed for a prestigious award.
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Hundreds of bags of dog waste found
THE ‘Big TT Tidy Up’ saw a large number of new volunteers join in the campaign on Monday in Braddan, making a massive difference to the TT course, the Access Road and the Heritage Trail.
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Jailed Buster Lewin to give evidence to Tynwald Select Committee
CHARLES ‘Buster’ Lewin will give evidence to a Tynwald Select Committee on Monday.
Tesco set to meet with Castletown Commissioners
Tesco will meet Castletown Commissioners next month to discuss another bid by the store to get an alcohol licence for an Express store in the town’s Callow’s Yard.
15 commentsNumber out of work in the Isle of Man falls by 100
The number of people out of work in the island dropped by 100 in the last month, according to statistics released by the governemnt.
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Isle of Man TT course clerk values communication
Improving communication has been one of the key themes since Gary Thompson took over last year as clerk of the course for the TT races.
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Dot Tilbury retires after first class career
She may be leaving the philatelic bureau after 14 years but Dot Tilbury said she would be taking a host of happy memories with her into retirement.
2 commentsCar strikes stone wall in Crosby
Police are appealing for witnesses after a silver Nissan Note struck a stone wall in Crosby last Wednesday (May 8) at 10.25pm.
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