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Kanye. Yeezy. Pablo. Yeezus. The Louis Vuitton Don. Mr. West. The husband of that one with the big arse who has flashed her bits on Instagram this week.However you affectionately refer to him, we’ve come to see how bleedin’ romantic Kanye can be when Valentine’s day & anniversaries come round, […]

In this crumbling dystopia, we, its doomed inhabitants, find ourselves trapped in a perennial state of vicarious voyeurism: We know we’re all f*cked but we can’t stop watching this $hitshow unfold.Morning dumps provide us with the perfect opportunity to scroll through our newsfeeds for the latest scandal on Trump, more […]

DOUGLAS, IOM – The Island’s first National Chips, Cheese and Gravy day will take place next Monday 29th January. The day was founded by local citizen and mongoose, Gef.“It seems like such an obvious thing,” commented Gef.“Chips, Cheese and Gravy has long been known as the national dish of the […]

The Island’s first Mother and Daughter Tech Event was held last month at the new Microgaming Campus in Douglas.The free event was organised by a collective of local businesswomen, formed by Claire Milne, Partner at Appleby. Taking inspiration from the global ‘Girls In Tech’, Claire wanted to launch a similar […]

We sat down with Jack Alexander, to have a virtual brew and a catch up on how he turned his passion for photography, into an insanely successful career (with no signs of slowing down!)  What age were you when you got into photography? I was 17. I got my first […]

Buddha bowl Ingredients1 sweet potato1 beetroot1 broccoli1 butternut squash2 handfuls of baby spinach½ an avocado1 carrotA drizzle of olive and sesame oil1 tbsp of maple syrupA sprinkle of sesame and chia seedsA sprinkle of paprikaA big dollop of hummusMethodPreheat oven at 200cPeel and chop the sweet potato, beetroot and butternut […]

Millennials. Pffft. Aren’t they just the worst? There’s no avoiding it. This 24/7 news culture that engulfs us like a billowing fog has us all pegged. Apparently the millennial is an entitled, narcissistic, lazy, dreamer hellbent on self-satisfaction, self-touching and self-ies. Is demographicism the new sexism?There’s no definitive timeline on […]

The people of the Isle of Man are in a state of fury at the lack of Friends seasons available to watch on our local Netflix. We are located just 16 miles away from the United Kingdom, who are given full and unadulterated access to seasons 1 to 10 of […]

“We know that being a redhead is something special”. So says Tristan Rodgers, founder of MC1R, the world’s first magazine all about gingers. The Hamburg based art student has brought together an often ostracised community and celebrated the difference that unites them. MC1R – named after the recessive gene that […]

JULY • Revisions to promenade redevelopment sees deadline pushed back by 25 years“ Works on the promenade will be completed by their new 2042 deadline promises Tynwald. It comes as a last ditch plan to save the beloved horse trams gained approval in the 11th hour in last weeks sitting. The […]

It’s the second week of January. You’re back at work after a frivolous festive season. The sight of cheese makes you a lil’ queasy, and you don’t remember the last time you saw a piece of fruit (that wasn’t a garnish in your gin or made into some sort of […]

Happy New Year!The festive season has come to an end and the days are as chilly as ever, but there’s lots of fun stuff happening to kickstart 2018. January is the perfect time to take up a new hobby, embrace a healthier lifestyle or develop new skills.Here’s your updated guide […]

There is no doubt that teaching skiing and snowboarding is a wonderful profession, brimming with adventure. However, to match the extremity of the sport, teaching has its extreme highs and lows. One minute you’re taking stunning landscape selfies to post on Instagram, feeling smugger than Albert Einstein at a pub […]

APRIL Car lanes to be installed on all Island’s roads “Tynwald has ring fenced £20 million for the creation of a separate lane for cars on all of the Island’s roads. Until now cyclists have graciously allowed cars to share their highways, but in recent years decided enough was enough. […]

January As Donald Trump had his presidential inauguration in Washington it was revealed that not only does he have Manx links, but he actually spent his formative years on the Island.“Archived records show that a 6 year old Donald Trump was sent to live with his aunt, Beryl Skillen in the […]

2017 brought us highs and lows, thrills, spills and generally a lot of laughs via the locals who regularly take up their keyboards and march as one with a common goal to rip the piss out of everything local. We’ve been reviewing a number of local pages recently and have […]

New year’s eve is fast approaching. If you plan to see it in with the famalam with loads of drink and food then we don’t blame you!But if you intend to spend the night on the pop in town hugging strangers and telling them that you love them so much…. […]

What better way to start 2018 than with a freezing cold run, dash and dip into the freeeeeeeezing Isle of Man waters?On the 1st of January every year, hundreds of local Manxies don their swimming suits, trunks (some too short) and fancy dress outfits to take the plunge into the […]

New Year’s Eve is fast approaching, and we are due to be birthed into 2018 in an explosion of overpriced tickets to clubs.A line for the Outback extending from Douglas to Liverpool, mistimed midnight countdowns that make it sound like an army of Dustin Hoffman’s from Rain Man shouting random […]

We’re fortunate to live in a community where corporate responsibility (CSR) is taken seriously, millions of pounds are ploughed into charitable causes by local businesses every year and we have hoards of dedicated volunteers doing amazing things for their respective charities every day. Our wee island has philanthropy running through […]

Surviving your first family gathering after the 1st term at uni!So basically, the aim of the game is to not completely and utterly disappoint your entire family and crush your parents dreams of becoming the best neurosurgeon this side of the Atlantic, even though they know you’re doing a degree in […]

Technology has enabled people to work in increasingly flexible ways, and many local companies are fully embracing its potential. With the ability for staff to work remotely, should going into the office 9-5 be a compulsory part of anyone’s job?Of course, for some roles there’s no getting away from the […]

Left Christmas buying too late or always forget to buy a present or two? Why not whip up one of these easy peasy gift ideas and have them stashed in your kitchen ready for that award moment you receive that unexpected gift!! Pat’s perfect pasty mince pies You need > […]

The Dome has just opened a planetarium on the island at the old Nunnery building in Douglas, the new location for the International Centre of Technology. The dome offers an immersive ‘fulldome’ cinema, a planetarium and arts installation.*Brook Wassall – Master of the Dark Skies*The theatre is primarily built for […]

(Of course you do)Series 13 of BBC’s The Apprentice is is about to reaches its conclusion tonight as Lord Sugar runs out of contestants to fire. If you dream of becoming an apprentice star in 2018 then we have some good news.You can become an apprentice, and you can do […]

As if it isn’t bad enough that you’ve got to shop for your large extended family this year, cook a 5 course Christmas dinner and generally entertain the kids for the best part of a week with a total of £5 before you can bundle them back to school in […]

Featuring Robinsons foods, Ballakelly, IoM Creamery & Laxey Flour Mill.Looking for meal inspo? Here are 6 quick and healthy ideas which all use delicious local products. Monday – Robinsons fish and veg 2 boneless Paddy’s salmon pieces dressed with;1 tsp garlic purée1 tbsp sesame oil1 tsp honey (no honey under […]

Dear ParagonIt’s me. I’m THAT guy. The one that went to the office Christmas party, ignored your “Do’s and Don’t’s” article and despite my usually better judgment, got trollied and am now at home slobbing out in my underpants with full on raging beer fear.I can remember snippets of the […]

The Isle of Man loses its shit on a snow day.After all of the excitement and build up, people don’t actually know what to do. We come to a standstill (apart from the hero’s at Maccies).Imagine having a wedding on a snow day in the Isle of Man. For Ben & Rebecca […]

MANXIES! The snow is on its way and the Met Office is going bonkers. The weather warning has been upgraded to “Amber”, so if you hear 7 short blasts followed by 1 long blast, run for cover and hide from society for the next three days. Or alternatively, just get on […]

Christmas panic buying …Have you experienced it? Do you lose sleep during the final days of Christmas shopping, knowing you will catch this crazy illness that leaves people running through Strand Street like they’re in the final showdown of Supermarket Sweep.  In the world of last minute panic buying and […]

1. Zoeva Plaisir Box A gorgeous brand, Zoeva offer 3 chocolate inspired palettes to suit every skin type; Blanc Fusion, Cocoa Blend and Caramel Melange.Available on beautybay.com. 2. Limecrime Dream Girl Trio set This dreamy set includes Dreamgirl Velveteen deep matte cranberry, red hot velveteen, a metallic red, and the amazing […]

lewislewis catches up with Gef’s pals – The Secret Pizza Co.The Secret Pizza Co. are a team of pizza pals that are passionate about food… especially pizza. They are dedicated to bringing artisan street pizza to the Isle of Man and building a reputation for excellence.With the help of their […]

As all locals will know, living on the Isle of Man is a constant battle of the elements. If it’s not pissing down with rain, you can expect gale force winds, sub-zero temperatures, or an endless sea of mist thanks to good old Manannan’s cloak. And that’s in the summer.So […]

Wrap up warm. Winter has truly arrived and tis the season to be merry. The skies are sparkling with twinkling lights, airwaves are buzzing with Christmas songs and there are festive occasions popping up all over the place.Here’s your guide to the best cosy gatherings, events and things to do […]

It’s all CHIPS CHEESE & GRAVY baby…It’s Sunday, midday and you’re hanging out your @rse… The only thing on your mind is eating then slipping into a slow deep slumber on the sofa. We’ve all been there.What to eat though? You’ve raided every last morsel of edible snack from the […]

Ah Christmas. Tis the season to be trollied! La La La La La I’ve lost my keys.Love it or loathe it, the ultimate mash-up between Big JC and Ol’ Dirty St Nick is on the horizon and with it, a slew of festive work parties will be shitting their way […]

Saturday morning. The small one is wielding a mop and royally compromising the bigger one’s iPad time. Rain pelts down with the relentless force of b@starding dogs of war, and my wife and I give one another the pleading, desperate look that screams: IT’S 8 HOURS TILL THEIR BED TIME. […]

Keird Collective is presenting its first Christmas Pop-Up Shop at the Village Walk in Onchan starting this Friday 24th! Join them at the launch party to check out a festive space, shop for holiday gifts from a variety of curated artisans, and taste some delicious treats. Forget the high street […]

So you know how the American’s have that thing called Thanksgiving? Usually around the third Thursday of November. Yep? Well, Black Friday is their equivalent to our Boxing Day sales.So considering we already have our own variation of this day of absolute madness, chaos and sheer greed, WHY HAVE WE […]

Our famously changeable Isle of Man skies have been known to catch out the occasional unprepared “come over” but as the nights close in and the days grow moist its time to roll down the sleeves and prepare yourself for dodging droplets down Strand Street.Traditionally a ‘summer trend’ the return […]

I am a textile designer and illustrator based locally here on the Isle of Man, creating hand-drawn and printed products. Please check out my Facebook page for more information.With Christmas day nearing and gift-giving on the mind, it can be difficult to find something unique and original for those loved ones. […]

I don’t know exactly when I stopped listening to Radio 1. It was an organic process, something that happened subconsciously without me noticing. Like the bags slowly taking permanent residence directly under my sunken, bleary eyes; this didn’t dawn on me until it was too late. It turns out I’m […]

From Castle Rushen to Corona.. **Catchy eh**. For the record, I don’t think there’s a clear answer to land that perfect graduate job (sorry for the click-bait). This is a statement which is un-apologetically untrue as there is no answer. However, if you’re an un-apologetically ambitious Manxie and you want […]

Tonight marks the start of the 2017 Children in Need Fundraising on BBC One – Live from 7:30pm. History of the show The BBC’s first broadcast appeal took place in 1927 and was specifically aimed at helping children. It was a five-minute radio show broadcasted on Christmas Day. In 1955 […]

It’s that time of year again, folks. Well before actual Christmas should start, all the big names in retail roll out their Christmas TV ads.The sneaky so-and-so’s are once again preying on your emotions to sell their wares. But rather than fashioning homemade tinfoil hats and pretending it’s not happening, […]

Gef’s been skeeting around the Paragon Recruitment website and found some interesting jobs you might want to take a look at. Financial Crime Advisor Experienced Financial Crime Advisor required by a leading International Bank. Ross Kemp impersonators need not apply, this ain’t no pretend tough man gig, this is real life […]

Farmers’ cooperative, Isle of Man Creamery, is celebrating the launch of an exciting new food accreditation for the Island. That’s right, the IOM is ‘MOOOOO’ving way ahead of the UK. UnBULLievable!Isle of Man Grass Fed was launched yesterday evening at Noa Bakehouse to representatives of Government, farmers, customers and the […]

Robinson’s is one of the Isle of Man’s oldest family businesses, which began over 125 years ago.Still part of the same family, which is now in the fifth generation, Robinson’s has developed into a leading organisation serving a wide variety of products and services to consumers and businesses throughout the […]

Imagine you book the perfect vacation for you & your other half and a month before departure you break up… The first thing that you think of (after eating an entire tub of Ben & Jerry’s), is what on earth you are going to do with your pre-planned trip away!Do […]

The Sovereign Art Foundation (SAF) was established in 2003 with a well-defined twin focus: to recognise the growing wealth of contemporary art talent in Asia and to bring the proven benefits of expressive arts to underprivileged children. The Sovereign Asian Art Prize, now recognised as the most prestigious prize in […]

The Isle of Man’s non-profit world is vibrant, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) is on everyone’s agenda. CSR isn’t just about building reputations, but about building businesses that care, that matter and truly help the local community.Appreciate is a new platform that connects all the Island’s non-profits with each other and […]

When we eat that guilty piece of pizza we crave or convince ourselves we can get away with a cheeky slice of cake or biscuit, we often think we will work it off in the gym, or by increasing our Fitbit steps. We convince ourselves that the likes of Cavendish, […]

The nights are longer and Christmas is just around the corner (after bonfire night, of course!) so join in the local festivities like the true Manxie you are, yessir.Here’s your guide to the best events, pop-ups and things to do in the Isle of Man this November.  3 Nov – […]

Today I’ve been harping back. No, not strumming elegiac and subtle harmonies on my over-priced, stately man-harp,  but harping back. Harping back to a time when real men were judged not on their academic achievements, not on their financial capabilities, not even on their girth. Real men were deemed so […]

Founded in 2014 by Benjamin Drewry, Ben noticed a distinct gap in the quality of the male grooming industry between here and his residence in London, so he decided to take the risk and launched Drewrys.lewislewis has a chat with the man himself  – from what he wanted to be as a […]

Hop-tu-Naa is that time of year where you can blast out your old costumes, scare the kids to hell with ghost stories, get drunk on ‘Punch’, consume copious amounts of apples covered in toffee, because why not? Ow, and eat a load of sweets that are meant to be for […]

As the oldest continuously-existing tradition in the Isle of Man, it isn’t very surprising that hop-tu-naa has many strange and wonderful customs connected to it. Indeed, the most immediate and obvious strange thing about the Manx celebration at the end of October is its name; hop-tu-naa. Where does that come […]

THESE POCKET-SIZED PRI**S WILL CUT YOU! The little people? What’s their deal? North Korea is about to launch nuclear weaponry onto our actual faces and we’re bringing ethereal tiny b**tards for the war? Come on. Yet, perhaps we shouldn’t be so dismissive of these mercurial midgets.Don’t lie; you greet them […]

//embed.bannerflow.com/5a7afd48e314e03df8ca063b?responsive=on&nid=1&targeturl=Ideas for island-based businesses who are striving to build a strong corporate culture on a budget.Corporate Culture is no longer simply a buzzword bandied around in just the boardroom. USP’s of companies and their ethos are not only being rolled out to customers and clients but also internally, so all […]

Oh Mildred you saucy minx A rebel of the seas, prone to luring the Manx sailors with her salty as f**k attitude and super-hot fishtail, Mildred was cooler than you’ll ever be. You absolute loser. Oh yes: Mildred was a chain-smoking, whisky-guzzling, wise-crackin’ cold hard b!tch.  And the most do-able […]

They see her rollin’, they hatin Barrel Roll Witch Jinny the Witch? More like Jinny the B!tch, am I right?! Tough crowd. You’ll remember, we told you all about Jinny and her rat lathering ways. Now, Jinny got off quite lightly. A few days of hard labour and a smash hit timeless […]

THIS YEAR STICK TO YOUR ROOTS. EMBRACE OUR MANX MYTHICAL MADNESS.No, not the bloody boat. The God. This dude was a proper bada$$. He’s the Lord of the F***ING SEA!!! You don’t mess around with the lord of the sea. Or any lords come to think of it. Ever wonder why […]

For the last 10 years I have worked in design & construction, and I always knew that I wanted my own business.My inspiration comes from many designers, the list is endless, but my clients are my inspiration. I like to create what they imagine and more, it is really important […]

Today marks the day that Gary Barlow is made Patron Saint of Douglas.Having been urgently rushed through the House of Keys late last night, the speaker announced that Friday 20th October is Gary’s inauguration day.An essential member of the X Factor judges panel, the glue to Robbie Williams Take That, and […]

A modern twist on the ancient Manx Hop-tu-Naa song.Having been sung for centuries upon centuries by Manxies, Biskee Brisht, a local band consisting of vocals, ukelele, guitar, accordion and trumpet, decided to recreate the traditional folk song to inspire people to listen to this music again. “The songs for hop-tu-naa are […]

//embed.bannerflow.com/5a7afd48e314e03df8ca063b?responsive=on&nid=1&targeturl=It’s almost one year since Next Level Nutrition launched and what a year… the little business I started via a Facebook page in my student studio apartment has grown into a full time, profit making operation.While I might be pushing it slightly to call myself ‘millennial’, I have always been […]

I recently launched Bottle Monkey with the promise of #MakingBeerMatter & bringing the best craft beer to the Isle of Man.A successful Beer Dinner at Noa Bakehouse with exclusive Brewdog beers followed and next up was a little #BeeryAdventure to Boston and New York.Forget the Boston Tea Party, the Empire […]

Get freaky this Hop-tu-Naa with Ginnie the Bee-atch!All you need is the below ingredients and someone to serve them up all night long! 30ml Lemon 30ml Manx Honey 50ml Gin 10ml Absinthe 2x Dash Teapot Bitters Cubed Ice Roots Bev Co. Queen Bee Tonic Water Shake up all the ingredients […]

The ‘Worlds Happiest Country’ publication shows that Denmark is the happiest nation in the World.But us Manxies don’t only think about ourselves, we campaign for the equal rights of everyone and everything!After extensive research by the ‘World Chicken Appreciation Association’….. we can finally announce to you a world exclusive …… […]

1. Secret Pizza Company The secret is well and truly out, the Secret Pizza Company has been taking the Isle of Man by storm. As a self proclaimed foodie, I am embarrassed to say that I only tried their pie’s for the first only a few weeks ago at the […]

Young men called Callum, Jack or Conor are more likely to be insufferable pr!cks, study finds. An independent research group has carried out an Island-based study to find out if there’s any link between a boy’s name and their general level of tw@ttry.The team from Bangor University spoke to teachers, […]

You’re welcome, from the Isle of Man Drawing Club.I wasn’t the first comeover to Google “Isle of Man life drawing” and find disappointing results, but I was the first one to do something about it.As a professional designer and illustrator and a lifelong New Yorker, I made the mistake of […]

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Last year, our nation consumed 782,000 portions of Chip’s Cheese & Gravy.Our local artisanal food and drink culture are booming, but CCG still has a place in (most of) our hearts.Throughout our Island’s love affair with the modern cult classic, one big question has been left unanswered.Which comes first?Chips, cheese […]

It’s the medical taboo, the elephant in the room, the awkward silence upon all of us, the C word, it’s something we don’t like to talk about. At least that was the case skipping back a few years. Thanks to new technologies, media and open speech, it has become something […]

How did a little pub on the Barbary Coast become the place to be on a Thursday? Why the hell do we love it so much?!Thursday night, 10pm. I approach what appears to be an unassuming pub, the sort you’d see your Grandad in, supping away on a pint of […]