Watchmaker Daniels Gets MBE
Revered watch maker and Island resident Dr George Daniels has been honoured in the New Years honours list, getting an MBE for his services to Horolgy.
The local 83 year old is widely regarded as one the best watch makers of the past century, revolutionising and pioneering aspects of mechanical watch design.
In a career spanning over 60 years Mr Daniels has completed nearly 40 watches, and was recently named a living national treasure.
First cruise of 2025 arrives today
The first cruise ship visit of the year takes place today.
Revealing school validation info would hinder oppenness, says minister
Education minister Daphne Caine says releasing information about problems in schools would prevent open and transparent discussion with inspectors.
Who missed school because of storms?
How many teachers and students missed school because of severe gales in February?
Mountain Road closed for hill climb
Part of the Mountain Road is shut today as the Manx Classic Hillclimb continues.
Prom steps unsafe for Tower of Refuge walk
The annual walk out to a Douglas landmark will take place tomorrow.
Can the government earn its Stripe?
An Onchan MHK will quiz the Island's enterprise minister about bringing a payment processing company to the Island.
Houses plan for former nursing home
A former nursing home in Douglas, which was to be converted into more than 30 apartments, could now be transformed into townhouses.
New Wetherspoons to open at 8am every day
The Island's new Wetherspoons will keep its later opening hours - and open from 8am every morning.
