Fairies from Pulrose who gatecrashed a Christmas party have been blamed for damaging one of the government’s £367,570 fairy homes. The house on Bradda Head in Port…… Read more “Pully fairies wreck Port Erin home”
Government unveils incentives for returning graduates
The Department for Enterprise says it’s come up with new ways to tempt graduates back to the Isle of Man. Minister Laurence Skelly says the idea came…… Read more “Government unveils incentives for returning graduates”
TT tent to offer Louboutin polishing in 2019
TT biker bar Bushy’s will offer more facilities to middle-aged middle-class women to stop them whining this year. The brewery says it’ll address complaints from women who…… Read more “TT tent to offer Louboutin polishing in 2019”
Chief min to MLCs: ‘Is it your time of the month, dear?’
Chief Minister Howard Quayle’s warned the Island’s new female MLCs to ‘stop voting hysterically’. This week, he summoned the Tynwald members to his throne room in order…… Read more “Chief min to MLCs: ‘Is it your time of the month, dear?’”
Government to cut ferry prices
The government says it’ll slash Steam Packet prices, with new “third class” seats. Passengers boarding at Douglas, Heysham and Liverpool will be given an oar and offered…… Read more “Government to cut ferry prices”
TT headline act revealed
A band that got to number 6 in the charts 21 years ago will headine this year’s TT entertainment. Tourism bod Rob Callister MHK says Reef are…… Read more “TT headline act revealed”
18 hospitalised after backslapping event
A backslapping convention organised by the government’s seen 18 people taken to Noble’s Hospital. Annual bullshit festival IslExpo took place at the Villa Marina this week, giving…… Read more “18 hospitalised after backslapping event”
Police update TT slogan to 1599 quote
Police say they’re bringing the TT road safety campaign bang up to date with a slogan from William Shakespeare. Senior officers are thought to have changed their…… Read more “Police update TT slogan to 1599 quote”
Manx national dish ‘something very bitter’
The hunt for the new Manx national dish is expected to find something that leaves a sour taste in the mouth. The government announced it’s looking for…… Read more “Manx national dish ‘something very bitter’”
Manxnet mail users told to upgrade to Windows 95
Manx Telecom says Manxnet mail users should make sure their modems are set to 9600 after problems this week. The email addresses, which people are still apparently…… Read more “Manxnet mail users told to upgrade to Windows 95”
Trump pulls out of Douglas Dealz
US president Donald Trump has abandoned Dealz on Strand Street after criticising it for months. It’s the latest shock from POTUS, who’s quit deals on climate change…… Read more “Trump pulls out of Douglas Dealz”
Steam Packet owners to open private ski slope
The Steam Packet’s current owners will open a ski facility with the £124 million they get from government. The private slope will be made of £10 notes…… Read more “Steam Packet owners to open private ski slope”
Pocket Tax to pay for Steam Packet buyout
The government’s announced a new ‘pocket tax’ to raise £124 million to buy the Steam Packet Company. Treasury Minister Alf Cannan says teams of tax inspectors will…… Read more “Pocket Tax to pay for Steam Packet buyout”
Bank Holiday weather causes chaos
Noble’s Hospital says it’s been overwhelmed by people suffering fogburn over the Bank Holiday weekend. As the Manx took to the countryside and went outside for the…… Read more “Bank Holiday weather causes chaos”
Archaeologists find evidence of tourism
Boffins are claiming the Isle of Man once had a thriving tourism industry, complete with visitors. An excavation in Jurby’s found evidence of people who weren’t from…… Read more “Archaeologists find evidence of tourism”
Utilities firm change billing procedures
Manx utility providers are switching to paperless bills collected by men in three-corner hats. Manx Gas and Manx Utilities say the shared system will see the men…… Read more “Utilities firm change billing procedures”
No Manx register of beneficial Homership
Homer Simpson won’t have to reveal what offshore business he has on the Isle of Man. This week, the House of Commons voted to push through new…… Read more “No Manx register of beneficial Homership”
Motorbikes added to Beer Tent festival
Organisers of this year’s beer tent festival have revealed they’ll also provide motorbike racing. The festival, which features outdoor watering holes and open-air boozers around the Island,…… Read more “Motorbikes added to Beer Tent festival”
Tynwald changes meeting format
Tynwald says it’ll meet via anonymous video link in a secret lair under Snaefell in future. The move’s in response to conspiracy theorists on Facebook who…… Read more “Tynwald changes meeting format”
Facebook legal expert named deemster
A Peel man’s been made a deemster after spouting his incisive legal knowledge on social media. Gordy Quane was selected after questioning why people are granted bail,…… Read more “Facebook legal expert named deemster”
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