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.
Merchant Navy Day marked this week
Merchant Navy Day will be marked on Island with a remembrance service for those who lost their lives at sea.
Filipino festival planned for Laxey
A huge celebration of the Island's Filipino community will take place in Laxey later this year.
Glen Maye requisition meeting scheduled
A requisition meeting will be held in Glen Maye next month.
Political satire is coming to the Gaiety Theatre in Douglas next week, just in time to poke fun at the general election.
Viking longboat races today
Viking races will finally get underway in Peel today - after a six-week delay.
Postal vote applications have to be in soon
Living far away but want to cast your vote in September's election? Time's running out!
Mum launches petition over university support
A petition's been launched calling on government to provide more support for Manx university students.
Bus services north and south face disruption later
Bus Vannin says a number of its services may face disruption this evening.
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