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Isle of Man Wire

Comprehensive News Feed for Isle of Man.

Results 1 - 20 of 4,968 in Isle of Man

  1. Appeal over dolphin sea sightingsRead the original story

    7 min ago | BBC

    Rare Risso's dolphins live in the waters off the Isle of Man Sightings of stranded whales or dolphins off the Isle of Man should be reported as part of a new conservation agreement, the government has said.

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  2. Record entry for 2008 Parish WalkRead the original story

    1 hr ago | BBC Sports

    ... biggest number of participants was 1,582 in 2006. Murray Lambden, who runs the event's website, told BBC Isle of Man: "In 1990 the event had 180 entrants. It is amazing to see how it has grown." Defending champion Robbie Callister will go for a ...

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  3. SSAFA Street Collection in RamseyRead the original story

    3 hrs ago | Manxnet Online

    ... funding the welfare efforts of SSAFA for ex-service men and women, their families and dependants resident in the Isle of Man. No expenses were incurred for the collection. SSAFA wishes to thank the staff of the Ramsey Town Commissioners, and the ...

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  4. Government 'tried to aid airline'Read the original story

    3 hrs ago | BBC

    The firm blamed rising fuel prices and a fall in passenger numbers The Isle of Man Government did all it could to secure the future of EuroManx before its collapse, chief minister Tony Brown told the House of ...

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  5. MREC: Barry retains series lead.Read the original story

    5 hrs ago | Crash

    ... so, continues to lead the one-make championship for Group N Mitsubishis. Famous for its TT motorcycle races, the Isle of Man has become a mecca for motorsport, largely because the authorities have the ability to close public roads for racing and ...

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  6. NW 200: Dunlop driven to keep it firmly in the familyRead the original story

    5 hrs ago | The Belfast Telegraph

    ... ago for that was my first success on the track since I scored in 1994 and then as everyone knows I went to the Isle of Man and was involved in a crash which nearly ended my life, never mind my career". Dunlop has fought back tenaciously from those ...

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  7. Viking Crew Rescue Man From River Mersey

    5 hrs ago | Manxnet Online

    Two Isle of Man Steam Packet Company crew members have been praised for their bravery and quick thinking by the ship's Captain after they launched a successful rescue mission to recover a young man from the ...

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  8. New law for island cash transfersRead the original story

    5 hrs ago | BBC

    Currency to the value of 10,000 euros will have to be declared People bringing money to or from the Isle of Man over a certain value will soon have to declare it.

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  9. Cash controls coming into forceRead the original story

    6 hrs ago | BBC

    Anyone with more than about 7,000 will have to declare it Anyone bringing more than 10,000 euros in cash to the Isle of Man must soon declare it.

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  10. Cookson: We're just gutted.Read the original story

    7 hrs ago | Crash

    ... Championship before the gear linkage broke on stage seven. Following the first loop of stages on the 120-mile Isle of Man-based tarmac rally on Friday night they were 22nd overall despite having the suspension set a little soft on the first stage, ...

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  11. Lower age of votingRead the original story

    Yesterday | The Austrailian

    ... was 21. Brazil and Austria allow 16-year-olds to vote, as does Nicaragua, a few of the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. Though tardy with votes for Aborigines, Australia was among the first to enfranchise women. Here's another chance to be ...

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  12. ...moreRead the original story

    Sunday Apr 13 | Manx Radio

    ... ...more Plans afoot for royal visit Preparations have already begun for the visit of the Princess Royal to the Isle of Man on ...more Ramsey board against taxi deregulation Ramsey Commissioners have voiced their concerns over plans to introduce an ...

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  13. Disappointing weekend for WilkinsonRead the original story

    7 hrs ago | This is Local London

    ... Championship before the gear linkage broke on stage seven. Following the first loop of stages on the 120-mile Isle of Man-based tarmac rally on Friday night they were 22nd overall despite having the suspension set a little soft on the first stage, ...

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  14. New head takes over the reins at Pocklington SchoolRead the original story

    9 hrs ago | This is York

    ... by Mark Ronan. Mr Ronan, 39, is the former deputy head (academic) at Trent College. He was brought up on the Isle of Man. He read economics at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, and was employed in corporate banking at Barclay's Bank before entering the ...

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  15. Tax evasion 'costs 1,000 lives a day'Read the original story

    11 hrs ago | FreelanceUK.com

    ... to changing the uneven tax landscape - because so many havens are dependent or linked to the Crown; such as the Isle of Man and Bermuda. But its authors don't shy away from an acute irony: the CDC plc, owned by the Department for International ...

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  16. Sedgefield resort sold for R118mRead the original story

    15 hrs ago | The Herald

    ... by R1-million a time. Vermeulen, who represents Ballabarn Three Limited, an investment company registered in the Isle of Man in the United Kingdom, said: "The price was high but it is a unique property and we are happy with the result. "There are no ... 1 comment

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  17. QFC, BaFin sign dealRead the original story

    15 hrs ago | The Peninsula

    ... Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (USA), The Financial Supervisory Commission of Korea and the Isle of Man Financial Supervision Commission. Thorpe said: ""We will continue seeking ways to develop and maintain positive relationships with ...

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  18. How to survive without the footieRead the original story

    16 hrs ago | Daily Star

    ... n your favourite terrace songs and celebrate National BBQ week, which starts on May 26. Burn rubber: Head to the Isle of Man, where the TT motorcycle races will get your summer roaring from May 24. See www.iomtt.com.

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  19. New & Improved TT Live service Launched for IOM '08Read the original story

    18 hrs ago | LondonBikers.com

    Published by Neil Everett 4 Hours ago, 18:44 The incredible TT Live! service provided by the Official website of the Isle of Man TT is back for 2008, and it's better than ever.

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  20. Isle of Man Steam Packet Company Offers Assistance After Closure of EuromanxRead the original story

    22 hrs ago | Manxnet Online

    In light of the difficulties being experienced by air passengers following the announcement that Isle of Man-based EuroManx has ceased operations, Isle of Man Steam Packet Company is advising those who are ...

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