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”
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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”
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”
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”
Jesus ‘not on Manx electoral register’
Jesus has been told to shut the hell up about abortion after it emerged he didn’t vote in the last Manx election. The fictional Messiah’s been chipping…… Read more “Jesus ‘not on Manx electoral register’”
Man set Commonwealth Games personal best
A man from Port St Mary’s beaten his personal best by falling asleep seconds into news coverage of the Commonwealth Games. David McNarwhal says he was genuinely…… Read more “Man set Commonwealth Games personal best”
Celtic League likes something
An investigation’s begun after the Celtic League revealed it doesn’t loathe something about the Isle of Man. Known for its whining about the media, police, government, politics,…… Read more “Celtic League likes something”
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