Dion Jones

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A seriously injured ginger cat found in the north of the island is now on the road to recovery after an urgent appeal raised thousands of pounds for life-saving surgery. Earlier this month, the ManxSPCA launched an emergency fundraising campaign to help cover the cost of treatment for Sandy - a stray cat believed to be around one year old, who was discovered dragging his back legs through a garden in Sandygate. The cat had been spotted by a local man who feared he had been hit by a car.

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Jo Richardson (Headteacher), Gill Manley, and Caroline Savin (Director of Education, DESC) (-)A long-serving teacher at Onchan Primary School has retired after more than three decades of service. Also in the newsGill Manley, who has worked at the school for 31 years, was described as a much-loved member of staff who had made a lasting impact on generations of pupils, parents, and colleagues.

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Celebrity auctioneer Adam Partridge (-)Celebrity auctioneer Adam Partridge is set to visit the Isle of Man for a special ‘valuation day’ event in the coming days. Also in the newsWell known for his appearances on popular TV programmes such as Flog It!, Bargain Hunt, and Find It, Fix It, Flog It, Partridge will be offering free valuations of antiques, jewellery, artwork and collectibles.

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Foot and Mouth Disease is highly contagious in cloven-hoofed animals (-)Travellers returning from the EU and European Economic Area (EEA) can no longer bring meat or dairy products into the Isle of Man as part of new rules aimed at preventing the spread of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). The Isle of Man Government has adopted the same restrictions as the UK following outbreaks of the disease in countries including Germany, Slovakia and Hungary.

1 week ago | iomtoday.co.im | Dion Jones

Voters will be heading to the polls next week (Media Isle of Man )Contested local authority elections will take place in five constituencies next week. Residents in Castletown, Douglas South, Patrick, Peel and Ramsey North will be heading to the polls on Thursday, April 24. to vote in general elections for their local authorities. Polling stations will be open from 8am to 8pm.