Isle of Man News

A GOVERNMENT minister has described this year's Manx Grand Prix as the worst he can remember in terms of fatalities.3.1

The Swansea-born star, more used to playing genial roles, admits he found it difficult switching off from the twisted character of Bernie, who abducts a woman and keeps her in an underground box for 15 years, ...2

The Government of the Isle of Man is targeting the videogames industry as part of new plans designed to encourage more businesses to set up shop on the island.

The latest from the Isle of Man on the Ultra lightweight and Lightweight class racing; Two races running concurrently made for plenty of action at the start of the final day's racing.

Online money transfer services firm NETeller reported a 126 percent rise in first-half pretax profit on Friday and said it would make good progress in the second half thanks to the boom in online gaming.2.7

On Saturday 10th September 2005, Manx National Heritage will open a new display at the House of Manannan revealing the fascinating story of the first Tourist Trophy Race for motor cars, which was held on the ...2.7

News from the Isle of Man; 2005 MANX GRAND PRIX - JUNIOR/LIGHTWEIGHT CLASSIC RACE - Wednesday August 31 Blackpool's Roy Richardson steamed away at the start of the 350cc Classic, taking out an amazing ...

MmO2 subsidiary Manx Telecom has tapped Cerillion Technologies to support its high-speed downlink packet access technology launch.

If you have not yet taken the opportunity to see Manx National Heritage's 'New Horizons' exhibition, come along to the Manx Museum, where your last chance to see this fascinating display of contemporary ...2.7

ALDERNEY, the third biggest of the Channel Islands, has only 2,400 residents ... It will continue to be the only part of the British Isles unable to pass its own laws without seeking permission from the UK Government.2.7

The Augusta Triumph/Ducati Racing Team would like to welcome Shawn Harris, our rider for the 2005 Suzuki Superbike Showdown at Road Atlanta, September 2 -4. Shawn, from New Plymouth, New Zealand, is the 2003 ...1.7

The Isle of Man Amateur Radio Society is once again offering training to people interested in learning about radio communications and obtaining an Amateur Radio transmitting licence.2.7

The Isle of Man TT has come to be known as the world's greatest road race - and quite rightly so.2.7

CVI Laser's extensive optics and coatings catalogue contains 200,000 unique part numbers.

Leading Manx co-driver Rob Fagg heads to Ludlow in Shropshire this weekend to resume his BTRDA Silkolene 1400 Championship campaign on the Woodpecker Stages.2.7

Harry Manx will provide the entertainment at the Rockwood Pavilion on Saturday, Aug.2.7

GARY Hargreaves proposed to his girlfriend in a darkened room, surrounded by candles ... 'Because I knew I was going to see Lisa every day, I knew I was going to be happy, even though she was really, really ill.' Gary is preparing for a week's holiday in Greece to collect his thoughts.2.7

Maitland, a hedge fund administrator on the Isle of Man, has merged with South Africa-based fund administrator FinSource.

The Isle of Man is moving into the second phase of its communications plan with the use of mesh and fixed wireless broadband technology to add mobile data capability to complement its emergency services' Tetra ...2.7

Deutsche Telekom, the German telecoms giant, and Netherlands phone company KPN have ended talks to acquire mobile operator O2, the firms said on Tuesday.2.9

Bonhams is privileged to announce the sale of the remaining machines from the important motorcycle collection assembled by Isle of Man TT-winner, the late Eric Houseley at The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show, ...

NEW DELHI: Launching its probe into alleged irregularities in securing the contract for supply of rifles to the Indian Army by South African firm Denel, the CBI has approached Interpol seeking more details ...4

AS A nation, Scotland is not exactly blessed with many sporting champions. However, in the cerebral pursuit of chess, which Sir Walter Scott once famously decried as "a sad waste of brains", we seem to be ...2.7

The line-up for their inaugural show includes DJ Scotch Egg, who will be performing a specially commissioned sound work involving feedback loops generated by amplifying tasty bits of fried chicken.2

An island in North Wales where, according to legend, St Patrick was washed up after being shipwrecked is up for sale.2.7

Neil Hodgson in action at Mid-Ohio. Photo courtesy of Ducati Corse 2003 World Superbike Champion Neil Hodgson is very close to finalizing a deal that would see him return with the Parts Unlimited Ducati Austin ...

A VINTAGE car originally sold in Stanmore has reached the Guiness Book of Records as the smallest car in the world.1.6

We bring you Manx news and sports items. If you'd like to send any information or news releases to us then please feel free to do so to webmaster@manx.net and we would be more than happy to consider sharing ...2.7

Conister Trust Plc, an Isle of Man-based retail bank, said on Tuesday takeover talks involving the company had terminated, sending its shares lower.3.1

The world's second largest online poker concern has announced that it will move its base from Costa Rica to the Isle of Man, off the coast of Britain.

Rick Wakeman was on the Isle of Man when the Shuttle Columbia disintegrated in the Earth's atmosphere in February 2003.

An offical report into the sinking of a fishing trawler off the County Down coast last year has found "pitfalls" in the current safety regime.2.9

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