This week’s clean is at Ballaghennie.
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Ancient Jewellery Declared Treasure
A number of the beads are still undergoing some conservation, but some are now on display in the Prehistoric Gallery at the Manx Museum.
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MNH Sites Open in November
The opening times are for November 1 to November 29
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Economic Strategy Consultation Closes Friday
Have your say on population growth, investment and space school.
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Plans Unveiled for Car Stacker
It would be built on the Isle of Man Business Park.
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MLP Backs Teachers in Dispute
Talks between the NASUWT and DESC appear to have hit a wall
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Goats, Nudists and Rollercoasters!
The report has been produced by Manx Technology Group.
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Gef’s Daily Roundup
School’s 130th A special anniversary will be taking place at one of the Isle of Man’s oldest schools. On October 10 Kewaigue School will have been serving its community for 130 years. To mark the occasion, the current school community will be spending time reflecting on the school’s long history. […]
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All SNHS Students Back in Class Tomorrow
The contingency measure will be in place until October half-term.
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No Further Action After Refunds
The decision has been taken following an investigation by the Communications and Utilities Regulatory Authority.
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Work Underway for Interim Night Shelter
Graih announced that its night shelter will close at the end of this month.
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Join 12th Man in Setting Sail for Chorley
Ferry and coach return, Adults £90 and are children £75.
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Gef’s Daily Roundup
Yes your daily dose of the Manx news that isn’t hitting the headlines is finally back in action. Covid Review Following her appointment as Chair of an independent review of the Isle of Man Government’s handling of the Covid Pandemic, Kate Brunner KC, with her team, has visited the island for […]
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Six Month Vehicle Tax Coming This Year
He was asked for an update by Douglas South MHK Sarah Maltby.
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Tanzii TV Inspires Pupils to Get Active
Tanzii TV spent part of last week at the schools.
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Kush’s Daughter Sent to Birmingham
Aria was the first cub born to dad Kush and mum Sara
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Selling Ourselves Around the World
The Chief will be heading to Belgium, Bahrain and South Africa in the coming weeks.
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Homes for Ukraine – Behind the Scenes
From visas to schools and benefits to toiletries, a small team has been helping since day one.
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Ukraine: Knowing the Lingo
Cafe Lingo offers free language lessons to people moving to the island.
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The Heartening Response of the Manx People
Plus, see our full interview with Mrs Lord-Brennan.
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Homes for Ukraine – Six Months on
We start with a look back to the night of March 11 2022.
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The Return of Marcus of Man
Often the villain, Marcus is looking forward to fighting in front of a home crowd.
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Special Olympics Team’s Epic Medal Haul
All pictures courtesy of Special Olympics Isle of Man.
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Healey Collects Well Deserved BEM
The charity has helped thousands of islanders and saved lives.
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Teachers Vote to Support Strike
We don’t yet have turnout figures for the vote.
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Tynwald Backs Support Measures
Following a three hour debate, members voted to back the Treasury’s plans.
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The Ben is Not For Sale
The Shetland Times reported that the Ben is expected to be for sale next year.
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Glover Calls for Buses to be Free
Bus fares are set to be capped at £2 from November 1.
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Paul’s 10K a Day for Foodbank
All the money is going to the Isle of Man Foodbank.
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Fancy Running the Dining Train?
The winning bidder would be awarded a five year contract.
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MUA on Course For Massive Loss
The MUA is the island’s sole electricity supplier and is due to receive a loan of up to £26m from the taxpayer.
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Slight Increase in Unemployment
The international labour organisation estimates there are 758 people unemployed and looking for work.
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Taxi Driver Jailed for Death of Douglas Woman
Mrs Buchan was found dead in the road outside her house in March,
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Airport Boss Welcomes Flybe Return
The Airline is offering routes from Ronaldsway to Belfast and Heathrow.
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Manx Care Drops Facemasks Requirement, again
The change is in line with UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) guidelines
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Detectorists’ Finds Goes on Display
All of the exhibits have been found through the hobby of metal detecting.
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Flybe to Return to Manx Skies
Flybe originally didn’t include the island on its list of new routes
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Home Learning to Start Tomorrow
Earlier today the DESC said some students would have to work from home as it can’t secure their safety during break times.
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Students’ Safety Can’t be Guaranteed by DESC
Affected parents will be contacted by head teachers.
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Chief Opens Gov Conference
The Chief was opening the first gov conference at the Villa Marina,
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We’re in a Different Position to UK
He was speaking this morning’s Public Accounts Committee hearing.
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Foraging Vintners Going into Hibernation
Its products will still be available across the island.
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Who Wants to Own a Fire Engine?
Even better news, they have no estimate on them.
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Dhone Portrait Sent for Inspection
Dhone was executed at Hango Hill in 1663 on a charge of treason.
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Financial Viability Issues Slowed Abattoir Transfer
Tynwald supported the transfer of ownership in July 2021, but this has been held up.
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We Need Nests, Not Nest Eggs
Mr Karran was MHK for Onchan until his retirement in 2016 and the founder of the Lib Vannin party.
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Plans for Douglas Head Flats
The plans are for seven flats, including a penthouse, all with seas views.
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We Need an Ethical Population Policy
He was appearing at the oddly named Select Committee on Population Rebalancing.
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Officers to Assist Met with Queen’s Funeral
This follows a request from the Met to forces across the British Isles.
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Hockey Updates Advice for Teams
Indoor hockey games scheduled for Monday September 19 will be rescheduled.
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Gov Disappointed at Union Action
The NASUWT announced last week that it was balloting members to go further and take strike action.
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Tynwald to Cut Election Losers’ Payout?
The current policy has led to two cases before the equality tribunal
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How Will we Secure Water Supplies?
This year saw the island’s third hosepipe ban in five years.
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Lord of Mann to be Proclaimed on Sunday
The Proclamation will be read by the Lieutenant Governor Sir John Lorimer.
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Community Leaders Pay Tribute to Queen
Charles III is now the Lord of Mann, with a formal proclamation due in the coming days.
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Council Opens Book of Condolence
It has been placed in the foyer in the Town Hall
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Dr Allinson May Have to Dig Deeper
The new cap will benefit households in both Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
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Teaching Union Warns of Strike Action
It said its members will begin escalated action short of strike action from next Monday, September 12.
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‘No Correlation’ Between New Coal and Fires
Gef’s FoI revealed there have been at least 26 trackside fires this year.
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Drive Away in This Tram
The sale is being handled by Chrystals Auctions later this month.
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Profits Down as Subsidy Increases
The subsidy saw an increase of 8.4% in line with inflation.
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Extra £18m to Cut Waiting Lists
The additional capacity will be used to reduce the three largest waiting lists
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Union Warns of Midwife Shortage
The union has concerns about the level of care for new and expectant mothers on the island.
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Holly’s Well Earned Retirement
All images credit: Search and Rescue Dog Association (Isle of Man)
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Reservoir Levels Rising Up
This is a 4% increase on last week but is still 11% down on average for this time of the year.
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New Timetable From Wednesday
The new timetable will replace the contingency bus timetable which has been used since mid-June.
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We Need to Tighten Our Belts
The artisan baker, based in Market Hall in Douglas, is moving into bigger premises in the new year.
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Steps Taken to Prevent Trackside Fires
the fire train has been involved in extinguishing 11 of them.