Isle of Man News Archives

Jodie Prenger won the final of I'd Do Anything to land the role of Nancy in the West End production of Oliver! As the result was announced live on BBC1 and the 28-year-old from Blackpool learned she had ...

From a press release issued by John McGuinness' publicist: John McGuinness saved the best until last in practice week for the 2008 Isle of Man TT Races, rocketing to the top of the Superbike times with a lap of ...

Ducati legend Carl Fogarty will join Ducati's 50th anniversary TT celebrations and ride a Desmosedici RR in the Ducati parade lap at this year's Isle of Man TT.

The sessions are a chance for old-fashioned play outdoors, the centre says Parents of restless children are being offered some help and respite during the TT fortnight.

Kerry contestant Jessie has made the final of the BBC One musical talent show 'I'd Do Anything'. The 18-year-old will compete against Isle of Man contestant Samantha and Blackpool contestant Jodie for the role ...

The safety signs have been improved for this year's event Two men have been charged with the theft of safety signs on the Isle of Man's TT course.

The George Redmond corruption trial has ended with the jury acquitting him on one charge and failing to agree a verdict on the second count.

Siegmund Nissel, a violinist who fled his native Germany as a child to escape Nazi persecution of Jews and later helped found the Amadeus String Quartet, has died at age 86.

The tide cuts the tower off from the shore A group of youngsters were cut off by the tide at one of the Isle of Man's most famous landmarks.

“Robert, like his brother Joey before him, was a tremendous ambassador for his sport - I also offer my sincerest sympathies to his family.”

One of Northern Ireland's leading motorcycle racers has died in a high-speed accident eight years after his brother, also a bike champ, was killed in a similar smash. via Sky News

There wasn't much sound as I tore across the smooth, sun-baked tarmac of Snaefell Mountain, except for the rush of wind around my motorcycle helmet. via Pittsburgh Tribune

“I put my arm around him and told him to look after himself and I teased him and told him to behave”

Fellow racer Steve Parrish describes what happened at the famous circuit Northern Ireland's top road racing event is set to go ahead despite the death of leading biker Robert Dunlop. via BBC News

The Department of Home Affairs says it's pleased that members of union PROSPECT and the Prison Officers Association have agreed to the new rostering arrangements. via Manx Radio

“A 5,000 to A 10,000". "He gave me money from builders. I kept it in my house. I certainly didn't lodge it”

George Redmond told gardaA he regularly received large sums of money from people representing development companies his corruption trial has been told. via BreakingNews.ie

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 ... via Manxnet Online

The term 'tragedy' is often used too lightly in a sporting context -- an unfortunate own-goal perhaps, or a fleeting honour missed. via Irish Independent

“Over the last six months a number of factors, including rising fuel prices and reduced passenger numbers, have proved to be insurmountable obstacles to the airline being able to continue to operate”

Isle of Man-based regional EuroManx has this morning announced it is ceasing operations, citing increased fuel costs and reduced passenger numbers. via Flight Global

“I'm afraid this is another tragic case of a very young person losing his life prematurely. "We are investigating the cause of the collision but our enquiries will take some time.”

An 18-year-old man who was killed when the car he was in crashed in the Isle of Man has been named by police. via BBC

Blackpool International Airport has been sold to construction firm Balfour Beatty in a 14M deal. via This Is Lancashire

Age Concern is now able to offer older people in the Isle of Man maintenance support services by Robin Smith. via Manxnet Online

CVI Technical Optics Ltd. is Awarded the Queen's Award for Enterprise 2008, International Trade Category Onchan, Isle of Man-based CVI Technical Optics Ltd., part of the global CVI Melles Griot Group, is ... via Advanced Imaging Pro