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- Rhyming plea over library closures
- Towns regeneration contest launched
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- Met and FBI call 'taped by hackers'
- PM accepts White House invitation
- I feel fantastic, says Robin Gibb
- Paedophile jailed over porn seizure
- Three die in Legionnaires' outbreak
- John Terry loses England captaincy
- Redknapp has 'back to the wall'
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- Ex-PCSO jailed for rape of girl, 12
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Isle of Man Sport
Andrews teams up with McGuinness at Honda Legends
SIMON Andrews will team up with 17-time TT champion John McGuinness in the Honda Legends team for the 2012 Isle of Man TT Races fuelled by Monster Energy.
Dawsy closes the gap at the top
A BRACE of perfect scores helped Dawsy claw his way back into contention in the latest round of Pundits’ Picks.
Postponement in Manx rugby
Shimmin Wilson Trophy encounter between Ramsey B versus Southern Nomads off
Vagabonds’ women make 2012 debut
VAGABONDS RUFC’s women’s side will play their first RFUW Championship North Two game of 2012 at Ballafletcher on Saturday. This weekend the Manx team welcome their old rivals Sheffield to the island.
Football News
Old Firm rivals go head-to-head in FA Cup
THE draw for the first round proper of the Cu-Plas FA Cup has thrown up several intriguing clashes which take place on Saturday afternoon.
Can Foxdale spring a shock on Saints?
THE first round draw of the Cu-Plas FA Cup has paired together some unlikely bedfellows none more so than Premier League leaders St George’s and Division Two battlers Foxdale who meet at the latter’s Billy Goat Park ground on Saturday.
New opponents for Isle of Man in Inter-League Cup quarter-finals
THE Isle of Man’s opponents in the Inter League Cup quarter-finals will be Liverpool County Premier League after West Yorkshire were removed from the competition for a breach of rules in the previous round.
Whites down battling Tangerines
AYRE United’s bid for survival took another blow when they went down to a 4-1 defeat to Corinthians at Ballafletcher in the Canada Life Premier League on Saturday afternoon.
Peel warm up for Old Firm game in style
PEEL warmed up nicely for the weekend’s eagerly awaited ‘old firm’ Cu-Plas FA Cup clash with a totally convincing victory over a disappointing Ramsey Youth Centre side at Douglas Road on Saturday.
Hockey
Unbeaten duo go head-to-head in men’s premier
THE match of the day in the Wi-Manx Men’s Premier Division takes place at QEII on Saturday afternoon when Paragon Valkyrs A meet IOMA Group Bacchas A.
Vikings aim to end poor run
MANX Telecom Vikings A go in search of their first points of the season when they meet CM Skye Ramsey A at the NSC on Saturday afternoon.
Vikings aim to bounce back after poor start
PARAGON Valkyrs A will be aiming to maintain their unbeaten start to the men’s season when they meet Manx Telecom Vikings A at the NSC on Saturday afternoon.
Golf
Boyd signs in as Isle of Man Golf Union president
The Ballasalla and long-time sportsman Joe Boyd officially took up his new role as president of the Isle of Man Golf Union last week.
Cartwright and Creamore back on top
THE strong wind played its part at Mount Murray Golf Club last Sunday for round seven of the Corbridge’s Winter League which saw changes at the top, some teams putting themselves back in the picture and some slipping out of contention.
Rowany had ‘Chippergate’ now it’s ‘Parrotgate
There was a stunning revelation made in the Haven Homes Winter League at Rowany over the weekend.
Shallcross and Jupp sworn in
THE Isle of Man Golf Captains’ Society held its annual general meeting and dinner at Peel Golf Club recently.
Cricket
Manx side look for funding
THE Isle of Man Cricket Association is looking for £30,000 to enter a team in the Liverpool league next season.
Isle of Man TT / Manx Grand Prix
Online survey on Manx Grand Prix
THE PUBLIC are being invited to offer their views in an online survey about the Manx Grand Prix and help shape its future.
Scottish ace Jimmy Storrar set for TT debut
TC Racing Honda outfit confirm Scottish rider’s Mountain Course debut in 2012
Isle of Man Tourism’s plea for Homestay
ISLE of Man Tourism is asking residents to register their homes for the Homestay Scheme following the success of the TT3D film Closer to the Edge last year.
2 commentsTT Snoozebox scheme to accommodate 240 visitors
TT VISITORS over the next two years could be accommodated in temporary sleeping box accommodation.
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UK Sport
Watkins inspires Leeds to victory
A second-half hat-trick of tries from 20-year-old centre Kallum Watkins helped Leeds begin the defence of their Stobart Super League crown with a hard-fought 34-16 victory on skipper Kevin Sinfield's 400th appearance.
Tevez could play for City - Mancini
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has admitted Carlos Tevez could feature in the Premier League again - if he proves his fitness.
Fergie ready to bring back De Gea
Sir Alex Ferguson is ready to thrust David de Gea back into the spotlight for Manchester United's Barclays Premier League trip to Chelsea on Sunday.
Suarez return delights Dalglish
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish admits it is "fantastic" to have striker Luis Suarez back from suspension.
Priestland, Roberts fit for Wales
Wales have received a significant double boost ahead of Sunday's RBS 6 Nations opener against Ireland, with World Cup stars Rhys Priestland and Jamie Roberts both declared fit.
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Weather for Isle of Man
Saturday 04 February 2012
Today
Heavy showers
Temperature: 5 C to 8 C
Wind Speed: 30 mph
Wind direction: South
Tomorrow
Light rain
Temperature: 6 C to 8 C
Wind Speed: 16 mph
Wind direction: West
