1+ week, 4+ day ago   (411+ words) The Isle of Man is celebrating the 80th birthday of one of its most famous sons today, with Sir Barry Gibb marking the milestone eight decades after he was born in Douglas. The last surviving member of the legendary Bee Gees…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (589+ words) An Austrian newcomer has made his Manx Grand Prix debut and marked the occasion by proposing to his partner after his first race. Thomas Altendorfer got down on one knee for Nadine following the opening race of this year’s Manx…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (1038+ words) Radio presenter recalls an unusual childhood introduction to Gaelic and the family connections that encouraged his fascination with the language Each month, a Manx Gaelic speaker from the Gaelic Broadcasting Committee contributes a column accompanied by a short English summary....

2+ week, 12+ hour ago   (292+ words) New figures reveal which Manx National Heritage sites attracted the most visitors over three years The Manx Museum has been the most visited site operated by Manx National Heritage over the past three years, according to figures released under a…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (289+ words) ‘Dolly gave so much to the world’ The Isle of Man charity helping to continue Dolly Parton’s literacy legacy has paid tribute to the country music legend following the announcement of her death at the age of 80. The island’s Imagination…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (483+ words) ‘This has been a real labour of love’ A new wildflower meadow at Mountain View Innovation Centre has flourished into a colourful habitat for wildlife following months of planning and preparation. Address and contact data business AFD Software Ltd has…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (561+ words) Regular readers of these articles will know all too well about the health problems associated with flat-faced (brachycephalic) dog breeds such as French bulldogs, British bulldogs and pugs. The recent very warm weather will have exacerbated the breathing and sleeping…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (1103+ words) ‘In our current uncertain, unstable world, there has to be an opportunity to combine the two sectors of agriculture and tourism’ Former tourism minister David Cretney explores what makes the Isle of Man unique and why farming could play a…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (334+ words) People are being warned not to leave donations outside charity shops as doing so could be considered fly-tipping. Isle of Man Constabulary has issued the warning and says items left outside have even included knives and other sharp implements. While…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (543+ words) The charity said it is not simply ‘for’ or ‘against’ the proposed windfarm An Isle of Man wildlife charity says the environmental impact of the proposed Mooir Vannin offshore wind farm on Manx wildlife may have been 'understated'. In a…...