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Gef’s Morning Brief
Tuesday comes but once a week. Actually so do all the other days.
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Cycling Club Ready to Launch
Cycling Club Isle of Man has revealed its kit for this season.
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The Catharine and Will Exhibition
Its open from Saturday May 14 until Sunday July 31.
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Gef’s Morning Brief
Thirsty Thursday should be called Thorsday, as a lot of people go out and get hammered.
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Gef’s Daily Roundup
Wednesday and Wolverhampton Wanderers both begin in W, bringing no hope at all to even the most optimistic Liverpool fans.
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Pegg to Star in Movie About Gef
The film, titled ‘Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose’, has entered production in the UK.
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Filming is Only a Small Part of the Puzzle
From scenery to post-production, what is the island’s role in tv and film?
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Gef’s Daily Roundup
Scam Alert The police are warning islanders to be vigilant about who they are sending money to. This follows a recent case where a resident sent money to someone they had been conned by. Believing they were in a relationship with this person, they were sending them money for their […]
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Debbie’s Pittstop
As well as serving Douglas on the Borough Council, including a spell as Mayor, Debbie also worked at Rebecca House for 12 years.
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End of the Line for Coal Power?
Details were outlined in a planning application.
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Bank Ending Cash Services as Habits Change
It will continue to offer ATM services, but counter services for cash deposits and withdrawals won’t return.
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Addams Family Wins Best Musical at North West Awards
The amount of talent on this island is astounding!
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Gef’s Daily Roundup
Manx Return Triumphant The Jacksons IOM IOMFA Boys U15’s travelled to Wales to play two friendlies against two Welsh Cymru Premier League academy teams at the weekend. On Saturday, the squad along with their coach Mark Watterson, went to Oswestry on the Welsh border for an evening kick off against […]
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X7 Marks the Spot as They put the Island on the esports Map
Welcome to esports, where an Isle of Man team is now part of the European elite.
In partnership with Digital IOM.
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Antiques Road Trip Visits Tynwald
The show is due to be broadcast later this year.
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Manx Gas Responds
Jo Cox said the company had been ‘quite open’ about the difficulties it faced.
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Gef’s Morning Brief
Calmness In the run up to exam season UCM has re-introduced calm areas for students to use before entering the exam room. The calm areas provide students with a comfortable space to mentally prepare prior to their exam. The space will include relaxed seating, calming music, refreshments, mindfulness activities and […]
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Gef’s Morning Brief
Penguin Day! A word Sam can’t pronounce, seriously if you get the chance, ask him, today is World Penguin Day and Curraghs Wildlife Park has the ideal way to celebrate, the birth of its first chick of the year. The baby penguin was hatched on April 22 and could be […]
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Gef’s Daily Roundup
Get Your Brass On ‘Prash Laxaa’ the Great Laxey Brass Band Festival returns to Laxey Village during the next May Bank Holiday weekend on Sunday May 1 from 1pm. Six of the Island’s premier Brass Bands, Castletown Metropolitan Silver Band, Douglas Town Band, Manx Concert Brass & Youth Band, Ramsey […]
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Manx Starlets Shine in Blackpool
Couples from local schools compete to win a place on the island team.
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Homestay Deadline Approaches as Numbers Remain Low
The Homestay Scheme is operated by MiQuando
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Manx Talent Stars in New Netflix Show
All eight episodes drop on Netflix on Friday!
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A Year on Ballachurry Farm
In 2016, Stanley wrote a collection of stories and recollections covering a period of 12 months during his early days at Ballachurry Farm.
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Brewery Boss Welcomes Extra Door Staff Training
Hospitality businesses concerned about door security staffing can speak with the Isle of Man Constabulary to check the registration status of staff members.
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Gov Seeking Provider for School Meal Vouchers
Expressions of interest must be submitted through the Portal by noon on Wednesday April 22.
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Hydrotherapy Pool to Reopen
The hydrotherapy pool is shallower than a normal swimming pool and kept warmer to allow those exercising to stay in longer.
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1886 Submits Application for TT Stage
The bar has some big acts booked for TT.
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Energy Support Payments to Start Next Week
This follows the launch last month by Treasury Minister David Ashford of two financial schemes in response to an announcement by Manx Gas that tariffs would rise by a further 58%.
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The 267,000 Step Challenge
Victim Support IOM is challenging islanders to take part in their 267,000 Step Challenge throughout the month of May. The challenge is to walk 10,000 steps for each of the 267 new clients referred to the charity in 2021. To do this, you’ll need to average just over 8,600 steps […]
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Whatever You Do, Do it in Wellies
The run is just part of an afternoon of fun down on Port Erin beach.
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Nominations Open for American Manx Awards
The winners will be presented with a specially minted silver medal at a ceremony in Douglas on July 8.
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MUA Labelled Manx Gas a ‘Credit Risk’
Jo Cox was appearing in front of the Economic Policy Review Committee.
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Buses in One Way U-Turn
Castle Street in Castletown will become one-way north-bound to all traffic from 9.15am on Monday.
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All Change for Castletown Buses As Road Goes One Way
Bus services will be affected while the temporary arrangement is in place and will be reviewed regularly.
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Voluntary Scheme to Help With Return to Work
Employers will be able to claim 100% of salary costs for first six months.
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Fire Crews Battle Headland Fire
Crews were in attendance for approximately five hours, damping down hot spots.
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Gef’s Daily Roundup
Another Thursday comes and goes.
Image: Lucia Dickson Photography
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Gef’s Morning Brief
Free Lightbulbs Douglas Council says it can provide up to five LED light bulbs for eligible households through a scheme with Manx Utilities. The initiative assists eligible households to reduce their energy usage by providing up to five free LED lightbulbs. By switching to LED, you could save up to […]
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I Want to See Your Bills Drop Too
CEO of Island Energy Group Jo Cox spoke to Gef in the week that gas prices rose 58%. Prices for households have increases by 101% since last summer.
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Gef’s Daily Roundup
Why doesn’t the Easter Bunny have a marketing manager like Santa?
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Appeal For More Info After Ramsey Assault
Officers are looking for three men who are said to have been there.
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Assisted Dying Bill to Be Brought Forward
Dr Allinson is also the Enterprise Minister, but would move this as an MHK not a minister.
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Julio is New CBeebies Star
A Manx two-year-old will be debuting on CBeebies today as part of The Toddler Club. Julio Garforth has been filmed on the island, including on Port Erin beach. His first appearances will be spread out along this week as part of a five-year contract his family have signed the BBC. […]
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Gef’s Morning Brief
Why are things like Pizza, buses and flights often late but Monday always arrives on time?
Image credit: FC Isle of Man
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Gov Plans Urgent Talks with Bakery
Ramsey Bakery and Mr B’s will be closing at the end of April.
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All Safe After Flat Fire
Earlier this afternoon crews from Douglas Fire Station were mobilised by the Emergency Services Joint Control Room to reports of smoke issuing from a property on Demesne Road The fire service said: ‘On arrival the Incident Commander committed one Breathing Apparatus team into the property where they gained access into […]
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Filling Holes in Hospitality and Tourism
The support offered to successful applicants through the Incentive is twofold by way of two grants totalling £1,000.
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Manx Boxers Ready to Step Back Into The Ring
There are 16 bouts scheduled for the night ranging from school boys and girls up to senior boxers.
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Danny Goes Dry for the RNLI
His target of £4,662 equates to the cost of kitting out and training a volunteer.
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Jonathan’s Going Coast to Coast
The charity supports older, isolated and vulnerable people in the south of the island.
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Cash Available for Jubilee Celebrations
The event fund will offer up to £5,000 for local authorities and £1,000 for community/volunteer groups and charities to organise events.
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MLP Calls for Root Action to Reduce Fuel Need
Gas prices will rise by 58% from Friday, bringing them to a level 101% above where they were last summer.
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One-Off Payment to Help Most Vulnerable
This follows today’s announcement that tariffs will rise a further 58% from Friday April 1.
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Manx Gas Slashes Direct Debit Saving
As announced by CURA, gas tariffs will rise again on Friday, following a 27.5% increase last year.
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Gef’s Daily Roundup
Nearly 1/4 of the year done already.
Photo by James Qualtrough, Unsplash.