Beach Buddies Bill Dale’s charity heads north this Sunday, with the Buddies tackling the Point of Ayre. The meeting point is at 10.30am on the northern side of the main lighthouse. Last weekend was a record-breaker when 117 people joined in on Douglas beach, boosted by the team from Plastic […]
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We Didn’t Flex Mussels with Brussels
Despite reports in some sections of the UK media that the Isle of Man has gone ‘rogue’ over allowing EU vessels to fish in Manx waters, the gov says this is simply not true. The London Economic said the Isle of Man had ‘moved to jettison itself from the UK’s […]
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Removing The Stigma: Miscarriage
As I sit here writing this, I’m currently experiencing what I think is our third miscarriage. My partner on the sofa next to me, crazy tired after a day full of meetings but not leaving my side. I look at him and feel so incredibly lucky while simultaneously trying to […]
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Charity Welcomes Rollout
A diabetic charity has welcomed the announcement by Health Minister David Ashford that the prescription rollout of important technology is underway. This week in Keys, Mr Ashford confirmed that 60 residents have been assessed and offered the Freestyle Libre after the unavoidable delays caused by Covid-19. The Freestyle Libre is […]
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Air and Sea Crews Get Jabs
Vaccination sessions are being organised for staff at the island’s air and sea carriers. Jabs will be offered to crew at the Steam Packet, the Ramsey-based sea freight carrier Mezeron, along with Isle of Man-based crew at flight operator Loganair and air ambulance provider IAS Medical. The vaccine rollout to […]
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Consultation on Capacity Bill
The public are invited to give their views on the island’s first draft Capacity Bill, which aims to enhance the protection of people who are unable to make their own decisions. A consultation which has just gone live offers a further opportunity to help shape a landmark piece of legislation […]