Isle of Man News

Source: Isle of Man Advertising Kevin Dean, Managing Director of AXA Isle of Man for the last eight years, has been appointed Chief Executive of the Isle of Man group of companies, and will be handing over the ... via Manxnet Online

“We will discuss closer co-operation on a range of issues, including the fight against drugs.”

Fight against drugs on summit agenda The fight against drugs will be one of the key issues on the agenda as political leaders from the Irish and British governments as well as other devolved administrations ... via UTV

“Cold callers can leave your roof in a worst state than when they found it, if indeed there was any damage in the first place, and they can be difficult to trace.”

Trading standards officials in the Isle of Man are warning home owners to use local roofers a number of complaints about cold-callers. There have been cases of tradesman calling to say a house has roof damage ... via BBC

Now that our presidential election season is underway; how about a trip to a place that's been playing party politics for 1,000 years. via Capital News 9

Source: Best of the Isle of Man Lloyds TSB are delighted to announce that they will be sponsoring a number of Best of the Isle of Man Networking Evenings, the next of which will be on 21st February at the ... via Manxnet Online

In everyday American English Great Britain and United Kingdom are used interchangeably. via Geographic Travels with Catholicgauze!

“Poor Lorraine was heartbroken. "She had been hoping Caitlin Marie would bring fresh happiness to the family.”

DEVASTATED relatives of three victims of the Solway Harvester tragedy have been hit by a seventh death in the family. via Daily Record

Residents of the South of the Island are to be asked for their views on how the area should look in the future. via Manxnet Online

“All I know is that whatever happened was very odd for me. I suddenly became overcome with emotion. "I didn't feel scared in any way. though. I just felt really emotional and I wasn't able to hold it back.”

And Katherine Kelly, who plays Becky Granger in the soap, feared she might be possessed. via The Daily Record

Claire Danes, Eddie Marsan, Leo Bill and Imogen Poots have joined the cast of RIchard Linklater's "Me and Orson Welles," an adaptation of the period coming-of-age novel by Robert Kaplow. via Hollywood Reporter

Joint initiative from Diving Centre of Excellence Discover Diving and Manx Sport & Recreation Manx Sport and Recreation's Disability Sports Officer Dave Callaghan is always on the lookout for new activities, ... via Manxnet Online

Promoting their 2nd Isle of Man based Data Centre Facility Ian Curphey, Strategic Account Manager and Stephen Kane, E-Gaming and E-Business Product Manager were in attendance at the ICEi Exhibition to endorse ... via Manxnet Online

“We welcome Phil back, he has helped us in the past and we are glad he is offering his help again. We thank him for his continued support.”

Source: Isle of Man Constabulary Police Sergeant Phil Drowley will make a second attempt to summit Mount Everest in May. via Manxnet Online

“The driver of the vehicle involved would have been aware of this incident as there would be impact damage to their vehicle.”

A pedestrian is recovering after being injured in a hit-and-run accident in the Isle of Man. via BBC

The hub will enable NYX Interactive to deliver a new modern network gaming model, to streamline gaming operation set-ups and offer its customers a fast track solution to market launch by benefiting from a ... via PR-inside.com

RDATE:28012008 London UK -- It was announced today that CallKey, the international mobile roaming service has been restarted and all previously issued SIM cards are to be reactivated. via TMCnet

On the 15th June 2007 the residents of the Isle of Man packed a 40 foot lorry, filled with donated sports equipment, destined to be used by children in Zambia. via Manxnet Online

“The building has some great facilities and can cater for people of all abilities”

Isle of Man New Age Kurling and Additional Needs Badminton which were both set up last year by the Sports Development Unit now have a brand new venue. via Manxnet Online

“Two local people have been arrested and are currently being detained at police headquarters where they are due to be interviewed”

Two people have been arrested by police on the Isle of Man after drugs were found by officers. via BBC

The lifeboat charity operates five stations on the island The number of sea rescues taking place off the coast of the Isle of Man in 2007 has risen according to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution . via BBC