Alex Blake

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Image caption, A military service at the Villa Marina saw drums used as a makeshift altarAshlea Tracey & Alex BlakeServices of remembrance and a big band concert have taken place across the Isle of Man to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Ceremonies were held at war memorials in Ramsey, Douglas, Onchan, Port St Mary and Castletown to acknowledge the end of World War Two in Europe.

1 week ago | bbc.com | Alex Blake

Breeder calls for public to support native sheepAlex BlakeRuth MeadeLoaghtan sheep are native to the Isle of Man but are also bred in the UKA Manx Loaghtan sheep breeder has said more should to be done to protect the rare species at risk. Native to the Isle of Man, the species has been added to the urgent priority list by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST).

1 week ago | bbc.com | Alex Blake

Revamped former nurses' home 'symbol of progress'Alex BlakeBBCThie Clag houses 37 one and two-bedroom rental apartmentsThe completion of a regeneration project in the centre of the Manx capital is a "symbol of progress" of moves to redevelop vacant sites, the chief minister has said. Thie Clag has replaced the former nurses' home, which was built in 1953 when Noble's Hospital was situated in Douglas.

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Alex Blake

Action plan created to tackle issues in Manx schoolsAlex BlakeBBCIn the first year external validators looked at 14 schools and one educational serviceA new group made up of leaders in education across the Isle of Man are to create an "action plan" to tackle issues identified in an external schools report, the education minister has said. The Educational Leadership Team (ELT) is to be formed after external validators Etio published its first annual review.

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Alex Blake

Sir Mark Cavendish mural to inspire Manx childrenAlex BlakeBBCSir Mark retired from racing as the most successful sprinter in cycling historyA new mural incorporating the names of hundreds of children on the Isle of Man is set to honour cycling legend Sir Mark Cavendish and "inspire future generations". The feature is to be created at the Sir Mark Cavendish Raceway at the National Sport Centre, where the Manx Missile first took up the sport at the age of 10.