Leisure and Entertainment News
Food & Drink Festival smashes visitor record
More than 16,000 people visited the Isle of Man Food and Drink Festival at the weekend, smashing the previous attendance record by nearly 6,000.
The two-day...
Wednesday, 23 September 2020
Summerhill Glen river pollution kills more than 140 fish
The public are being asked to take extra care what they put down their drains after a pollution incident killed more than 140 fish.
The Isle of Man Government...
Monday, 21 September 2020
Swimmer thanks lifeguards and paramedics who saved his life
A man who suffered a cardiac arrest while swimming at the National Sports Centre (NSC) has returned to the pool to thank the lifeguards and paramedics who...
Thursday, 17 September 2020
Local bands to perform free gigs to encourage new audiences
Three local bands have been given the opportunity to perform at the Isle of Man’s largest entertainment venue as part of a project to encourage more people to...
Wednesday, 9 September 2020
Isle of Man Sport Coaching Festival 2020
The Isle of Man Sport Coaching Festival will take place on Saturday-Sunday 12-13 September after being postponed due the coronavirus pandemic.
Now in its...
Tuesday, 18 August 2020
Heritage Trail bridges to reconnect former steam railway line
Digital impressions have today been released of proposed bridges which will reconnect sections of the former steam railway line between St John’s and Kirk...
Wednesday, 5 August 2020
Rare Brazilian primates arrive at Wildlife Park
Two endangered golden lion tamarins have taken up home at the Curraghs Wildlife Park.
The rare primates were due to arrive from a French zoo in April, but...
Thursday, 30 July 2020
Summer of activities planned for young people
Children of all ages will be able to try new sports, learn new skills and make new friends during this year’s summer holidays through a range of...
Saturday, 11 July 2020
New pedestrian crossing links the Heritage Trail to Douglas
Isle of Man Government has installed a pedestrian crossing at the Quarterbridge in Douglas, across New Castletown Road, as part of the Active Travel Strategy....
Wednesday, 10 June 2020
Images highlight devastating impact of plastic pollution on wildlife
Images, taken at opposite ends of the Island, show the devastating impact plastic pollution can have on wildlife.
The distressing photos show birds which have...
Monday, 1 June 2020