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”
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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”
Island ‘too hot’ after months of being freezing
An Island woman is complaining about the insufferable heat, after a winter complaining about being too cold. Furious passers-by almost burned Mildred Kennaugh of Dalby at the…… Read more “Island ‘too hot’ after months of being freezing”
Woman dies after Tesco car park trek
A woman’s died after being forced to walk thirty yards across Tesco’s car park. Val Disaire drove in laps round the car park for an hour, trying…… Read more “Woman dies after Tesco car park trek”
Man falls from Sea Terminal after compliance chase
A man’s fallen to his death after a high-speed chase from compliance officers asking for a photocopy of his passport. Two members of bank staff pursued Hans…… Read more “Man falls from Sea Terminal after compliance chase”
Man’s ark ‘should be ready for TT’
A Douglas man says he’ll be prepared for TT weather this year, with an ark in his back garden. Juan Quanaigue has been building his giant wooden…… Read more “Man’s ark ‘should be ready for TT’”
Scientists find third Mountain Road state
Quantum physicists say they’ve discovered a third state of the Mountain Road which is both open and closed. Previously, traditional science had predicted the route from Ramsey…… Read more “Scientists find third Mountain Road state”
Tiniest clue leads crack IOM compliance duo to huge conspiracy
Two compliance officers at a company in Douglas have been commended after a grain of sand led them to uncover a multimillion pound criminal scheme.Juan Kennaugh of…… Read more “Tiniest clue leads crack IOM compliance duo to huge conspiracy”
Rolling roadblocks on Douglas Prom
Douglas gets its promenade traffic calming measures back today. The Island’s capital will see giant shaggy animals patrolling its seafront on the lookout for small children they…… Read more “Rolling roadblocks on Douglas Prom”
Man breaks Quarterbridge record
A man’s celebrating after spending just 23 minutes staring at clueless pensioners at the Island’s most famous double roundabout. Previously, Douglas Costain of Ballakilwheaarey had managed to…… Read more “Man breaks Quarterbridge record”
Andreas man splits atom with head
A man from Andreas has become the first person in the world to split the atom with a headbutt. Dougie The Mile Quacken thought the smallest constituent unit…… Read more “Andreas man splits atom with head”
Police seal office kitchen
Police have sealed off an office kitchen in Douglas. Officers say they were forced to take action after the rest facility used by finance sector workers became…… Read more “Police seal office kitchen”
Motorbike racers to race motorbikes at motorbike racing festival
The official TT press launch takes place tonight, with organisers expected to announce motorbikes will be at this year’s festival. At the Villa Marina this evening, those…… Read more “Motorbike racers to race motorbikes at motorbike racing festival”
Upgrades planned for Tower of Refuge
The government says the Tower of Refuge could get a new lease of life a tourist attraction as it targets niche visitors. The Department for Enterprise says…… Read more “Upgrades planned for Tower of Refuge”
Man ‘raised by fridges’ after Archallagan crash
A man’s been brought up and raised by fly-tipped refrigerators after a car crash in Archallagan. The “Manx Tarzan” was originally from Douglas but was separated from…… Read more “Man ‘raised by fridges’ after Archallagan crash”
Man backs down over prom plans bet
A Douglas man’s been forced to admit he was wrong after his three year old daughter couldn’t draw better plans up for the capital’s promenade. 62 year…… Read more “Man backs down over prom plans bet”
Ramsey man’s racist grandfather ‘almost ruined Black Panther’
A 24 year old man from Ramsey has apologised after his racist grandfather “lost it” during a screening of the latest Marvel movie hit Black Panther. It’s…… Read more “Ramsey man’s racist grandfather ‘almost ruined Black Panther’”
Police appeal over whistling man in Douglas
Police have appealed for help from the public catching a man who was caught whistling on Monday. The incident happened in Strand Street in Douglas at around…… Read more “Police appeal over whistling man in Douglas”
28 year old ‘regrets’ Outback visit
A 28 year old man’s privately admitted to friends he didn’t enjoy the Outback on Saturday night. The man, who didn’t wish to be shamed, revealed he’d…… Read more “28 year old ‘regrets’ Outback visit”
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