Mr Hooper is pleased with the outcome because he believes the current system does not suit everyone: Currently only those aged between 16 and 66 contribute to National Insurance. These contributions ...

Forty-five public parking spaces at Ronaldsway Airport are set to be re-designated for private use. The change would see spaces open to those using the Isle of Man Airport reduce from 595 to 545, with ...

The Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service has paid tribute to its longest-serving female firefighter, Clio Swales, as she steps down after more than 22 years of service. A spokesperson praised her ...

During a rare-double header of EH Championship games on Island, The Isle of Man Ladies A suffered a 4-1 defeat at the hands of a clinical Liverpool Sefton Ladies 1st XI in the EH Ladies Tier 2 KO ...

Bus Vannin has announced that school bus cards SCH 1 and SCH 2 will be valid until 5.30pm starting Monday, 6 January. The decision to extend the validity by an additional 30 minutes follows a review ...

Despite this government submitted an application to vary its licensing area and, from February, the change will come into effect. The DESC says it's something which will ‘secure additional income’ and ...

There’s an unexpected new visitor at St Johns Primary School – and it’s not a pupil! A goat has been spotted roaming the west of the Island following recent storms, and the ManxSPCA is asking for help ...

Work to clear up the damage caused by Storm Darragh continues today. The Department of Infrastructure says temporary two-way traffic lights will be in operation on the Foxdale Road at Eairy until ...

Douglas finally got the away win monkey off their back with an emphatic 36-5 win away at Widnes in Regional 2 North West and now hold seventh place in the standings, tied with Widnes. Three first half ...

This year's Railway Cup final is scheduled to take place on Boxing Day (Thursday, 26 December). During the latest league encounters across the divisions on Saturday, there was a nine-goal thriller in ...

The Steam Packet Company is warning tomorrow evening's sailing to Heysham could be cancelled or disrupted due to the weather forecast. The 7.45pm Manxman crossing is at risk, along with the 2.15am ...

Tackling issues within government's staff force is 'practically impossible' without data from the body that employs public sector workers. That's from Ramsey MHK Lawrie Hooper who's been lobbying for ...