Isle of Man Today - District News Feed

Community centre plans stalled

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:33:28 GMT

Plans to build a £4 million community centre in Ramsey town centre are in jeopardy following news that private funding has been withdrawn.

Students win argument to allow wearing of nose studs

Wed, 15 May 2013 08:51:47 GMT

The student voice has been expressed at Castle Rushen High School and that voice has forced a change in the uniform.

Visual arts feast is well received

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:39:08 GMT

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

Store is refused car park extension

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:53:23 GMT

Shoprite has failed in its bid to extend the existing car park on land off Bridson Street, Port Erin.

Commissioners outline their vision for the coming year

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:47:58 GMT

Peel Town Commissioners state that regeneration, housing and employment are just some of the long term projects they hope to tackle in the next year.

James aims to run 10 marathons in aid of charity

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:46:14 GMT

A Kirk Michael retained firefighter has set himself a huge challenge of completing 10 marathons in different countries over the next few years for charity.

Tesco set to meet with Castletown Commissioners

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:40:16 GMT

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.

Jurby’s most familiar face reflects on a Stella career

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:30:43 GMT

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.

Coastguard members aim to help charity by doing community projects

Tue, 14 May 2013 08:14:36 GMT

The 16 members of Port Erin Coastguard team are offering their muscle power to do community porjects in return for a donation to Craig’s Heartstrong Foundation.

Peel board to apply for licence to destroy seagull eggs

Thu, 09 May 2013 15:14:59 GMT

Peel Town Commissioners’ are going to apply to the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture for a licence to help tackle the seagull problem in the town.

Faster broadband service for Port St Mary

Thu, 09 May 2013 12:37:05 GMT

Manx Telecom says it is working hard to extend its faster broadband service, VDSL, to all Isle of Man communities, including Port St Mary.

Why has village railway station fallen into such disrepair?

Thu, 09 May 2013 12:36:04 GMT

The ceilings have fallen in, there are piles of rubbish and rubble and concerns about asbestos: the derelict state of Port St Mary railway station has prompted the local authority to write to the Department of Community, Culture and Leisure (DCCL).

Sulby School car boot sale on Sunday

Thu, 09 May 2013 09:38:56 GMT

Sulby School will hold a car boot sale on Sunday between 11am and 1pm at the school.

Animal magic to return to town centre in vet’s fun day

Thu, 09 May 2013 09:26:32 GMT

RAMSEY Commissioners have backed Arg Beiyn Vetinary Practice to hold an event this month that last year saw owls and even a giant snake on display in the town centre.

A chance to watch artists at work

Tue, 07 May 2013 15:13:20 GMT

From today you will have the opportunity to watch artists at work.

Historic kerb edging have been removed by DoI

Tue, 07 May 2013 10:35:12 GMT

The Foxdale granite kerb edging that Peel resident Greg Joughin hoped to keep in Atholl Street have been removed by the Department of Infrastructure.

Unhappiness at pavement widening for cafe culture

Tue, 07 May 2013 10:30:19 GMT

When the pavement was widened in Strand Road, Port Erin, there was no mention of it being part of a scheme to encourage ‘cafe culture’, Cafe Delicious proprietor Julian Garforth has complained.

New elderly mentally infirm unit set to open in the north

Tue, 07 May 2013 10:28:43 GMT

The official opening of Reayrt Skyal elderly mentally infirm unit in Ramsey will be undertaken by Leonard Singer MHK next Monday (May 13).

Licence sought for music and dancing at the old courthouse

Tue, 07 May 2013 10:27:32 GMT

The courthouse grounds in Ramsey could be set to used by street entertainers, such as those performing plays or busking.

WK 650i twin Chinese bike display

Tue, 07 May 2013 10:20:17 GMT

Bike lovers will revel in the prospect of getting the first public glimpse in the island of the WK 650i twin Chinese bike.