Recently added articles from Isle of Man Newspapers (Douglas, England):
Manx paragliders caught in action on Google Earth.
Aug 01, 2008 ... NEXT time you look at Google Earth take a peak around Snaefell and you will see paragliders caught in action. Dan Wood, acting chairman of the Manx Paragliding and Hang-Gliding Club, says the images were taken at around 4pm on July 15, 2006 - but club members only found out that ...
Children warned of dangers posed by rivers.
Aug 01, 2008 ... YOUNGSTERS are being warned of the dangers of playing near rivers and streams during the summer holidays. The Department of Transport is concerned that children playing with their friends aren't aware of the dangers from fast flowing currents, weirs, cold water, deep pools, ...
Hazardous waste to be stored near school.
Aug 01, 2008 ... CONCERNS for children's safety have been raised after plans to store hazardous waste near Jurby School were revealed. Last month Chief Minister Tony Brown told Tynwald air pollution control residues (APCRs) or fly ash from the Energy from Waste Plant were to be stored at a ...
Steam Packet's Viking collides with pontoon.
Aug 01, 2008 ... STEAM Packet vessel Viking has been involved in an incident in the River Mersey, Liverpool. The Steam Packet says a 'squall of wind' led to the Viking being pushed back against the pontoon'. Foot passenger Beth Hammersley told iomtoday.co.im that just after setting ...
Flybe flight makes emergency landing at Isle of Man Airport.
Aug 01, 2008 ... A FLYBE flight between Manchester and Belfast had to make an emergency landing at Isle of Man Airport. It involved Flybe's Manchester to Belfast City flight making an emergency diversion to the Isle of Man after the crew thought they could smell smoke. There were 89 ...
Mountain Road to remain open.
Aug 01, 2008 ... A PLANNED closure of the Mountain Road this afternoon has been scrapped. A police spokesman said: ;The ...
Flybe passengers speak of evacuation.
Aug 01, 2008 ... PASSENGERS onboard the Flybe flight which made an emergency landing at Isle of Man Airport broke down in tears after being evacuated. The flight, which was en route to Belfast, was diverted after crew thought they could smell smoke. Manchester DJ John Hamilton said ...
Strong entry for Manx Grand Prix 2008.
Aug 01, 2008 ... THE entry for the 2008 Manx Grand Prix is very strong with a total of 276 individual riders accepted, many having two rides. There is particular emphasis on the classic races as this section of the annual two-week meeting celebrates its silver jubilee. The entry is ...
World Tin Bath Championships.
Aug 01, 2008 ... IS it time for your yearly bath? Entry forms for the 37th World Tin Bath Championships and the Manx National Snake Races can be obtained from Dave Collister, 49 Malew Street, Castletown 823996 (h) or 825252 (w) or from any Castletown Ale Drinkers' Society member, or from the ...
Manx cricketers head worldwide.
Aug 01, 2008 ... THE Isle of Man cricket side face a big challenge in the European Under-17 Championships which start next week in Germany. They will play five matches in seven days against top class opponents. The 10 teams in Division Two of the competition have been split into two leagues, ...
Kneen proves man of the round at Jurby.
Aug 01, 2008 ... DAN Kneen was the man of the meeting in the penultimate round of Andreas Racing Association's 2008 club and IoM Centre ACU championship series on Sunday. >>Click here to view photo slideshow >>All pictures are available to view and buy at photostoday.co.uk ...
Telecom firms welcome competition.
Aug 01, 2008 ... ISLE of Man plc will benefit from the new competitive edge in the telecoms market. That's the view of Sure Mobile, which was launched in the Island 12 months ago by Cable & Wireless. The opening up of the landline market will bring new business to the Isle of Man, ...
Laxey sheltered housing plan refused.
Aug 02, 2008 ... PERMISSION to develop a block of 26 sheltered housing apartments on the former Prince's Motors site in Laxey has been refused. Developer Heritage Homes applied (08/0466) to the government planning committee for approval to the ...
Seagulls continue to terrorise Peel walkers.
Aug 02, 2008 ... SEAGULLS terrorising walkers on Peel promenade could be scattered by birds of prey. But residents should not expect to see hawks or falcons flying around the town. Peel Commissioners are considering buying machines that emit noises mimicking the sound of predatory ...
Art exhibition celebrates the Isle of Man at its best.
Aug 02, 2008 ... THE Isle of Man in all its glory, from dawn to dusk, land and sea, are depicted in the Mannin Art Group's superb summer exhibition at St Paul's Hall, Ramsey - a collection of almost 300 paintings by local artists. Among the best known artists taking part is Ann Heath, who won ...
Police investigate disturbance outside nightclub.
Aug 02, 2008 ... TWO were injuried in a disturbance outside the Outback nightclub, Barrack Street, Douglas, around 11.45pm on Friday. They were taken to Noble's Hospital for treatment and later discharged. Police ...
Steam Packet Sunday sailings altered.
Aug 02, 2008 ... THE Viking vessel is still undergoing repairs to its port side following yesterday's (Friday's) incident at Liverpool, and will not return to service until Sunday. It means that some of tomorrow's services have had to be rescheduled. Snaefell will now undertake the ...
Pool players vie to be Top Dog.
Aug 02, 2008 ... THIS year's Top Dog competition will be held on Saturday, August 23 at the Cue Zone in Douglas. The competition is open to all Island residents with an entry fee of [pounds sterling]60. Subject to entries, prize money on offer should be close to [pounds ...
Junior rugby camp.
Aug 02, 2008 ... THERE will be an England youth rugby camp open for junior players aged from six to 13 at the home of Southern Nomads, King William's College, later this month The three-day camp will be run by fully qualified RFU coaches where youngsters will gain invaluable experience and enjoy ...
Leemings lead the way in junior cycling league.
Aug 02, 2008 ... DESPITE the unsettled weather forecast, the NSC was bathed in sunshine last Tuesday night for round 13 of the Scottish Provident children's cycling league. Before the racing got under way all 243 competitors were presented with a free Mark Cavendish/Jonny Bellis Olympic souvenir ...
