Row mars start of anti-abortion march

Monday, 31 July 2017 08:17

By Jason Roberts @ChpsChsGrvy

Police were called after an incident at the start of an anti-abortion protest in Douglas yesterday.

A man began remonstrating with those taking part in a march organised by UK charity Life along the promenade.

More than 50 people took part in the event including representatives from the Island's pregnancy helpline Life Pregnancy Care Services, anti-abortion campaigners Humanity and Equality in Abortion Reform and a number of scouts in uniform.

They walked the length of the promenade as a "celebration of life".

More from Isle of Man News

New powers proposed for housing authorities

The Island's housing authorities will get more powers to find living places for people who find themselves in exceptional circumstances.
37 babies born at the Jane last month

A total of 37 babies were born at the Jane Crookall Maternity Unit in June, according to the latest figures.
Court rejects fraudster's freemason conspiracy claims

A man serving UK prison time for fraud and forgery isn't the victim of a shadowy criminal conspiracy involving Freemasons, a court has found.
Government working to refresh economic strategy

Enterprise Minister Tim Johnston says the government's been working hard to make sure it's economic strategy is keeping up with the latest events.
Drone ban for skateboarding championship

The Civil Aviation Authority says drones will be banned from the Mountain Road this weekend.
Pick it up plea from Castletown commissioners

Castletown commissioners have issued a plea to the ancient capital's dog owners.
New online Isle of Man guide for refugees and asylum seekers

An organisation which supports the rights of refugees has updated its website with a guide to legal assistance on the Isle of Man.
Lifeboat called to yacht's rescue

Ramsey lifeboat was called out to help a yacht off the Scottish coast last night.