Horse Slips On Ice
The Isle of Man’s Fire and Rescue Service were called to the
aid of a 22 year old Shire Horse that had slipped on ice during the night, at
the Isle of Man Home of Rest for Old Horses.
The fire teams were called following numerous attempts by
staff and a veterinary surgeon to lift the horse, which is reported to weigh
close to a ton.
Once the fire service arrived on the scene they were able to
use their specialist slings and lifting equipment.
Bar George debts case heads to court
A court case involving a Douglas bar which shut its doors last year will go ahead later this month.
Do you know these men?
Police are appealing for help finding three men after an incident near a pub in Douglas.
Garage warns of pothole which broke two wheels today
A Douglas garage is warning drivers in the north of the Island about a pothole which has claimed two victims today.
TT riders will miss special Bray Hill tree
A TT rider says he'll miss an iconic tree on the course, which has been cut down.
Inflation steady at 3.3 per cent
The government says inflation remained level last month, at the same rate as December's 3.3 per cent figure.
Less than one percent of buildings on council blacklist
Only a quarter of one per cent of buildings in Douglas are on a council blacklist.
Senior Tynwald committee to look at healthcare funding
Senior figures in the Island's healthcare system will appear before a Tynwald committee looking into healthcare funding this week.
Government apologises after child benefit problems
The government's apologised after nearly 800 people didn't get their child benefits today.
