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Sam Turton

Isle of Man

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  • 1 week ago | manx.news | Sam Turton

    A planning application has been submitted to convert an agricultural barn at West Nappin Farm, Jurby, into an events venue. The proposal, by farmer Ryan Cleator and designed by Wilson Consulting, aims to preserve the barn’s traditional character while creating a versatile space for weddings, corporate events, and community gatherings. The Cleator family, who have farmed in Jurby for generations, see the conversion as vital to securing the farm’s future.

  • 1 week ago | manx.news | Sam Turton

    Timber harvesting operations to remove storm-damaged trees in Archallagan Plantation are “progressing well,” with works expected to continue for approximately three more months. DEFA has confirmed the plantation remains closed to the public for safety reasons while heavy machinery and timber haulage operations are underway.

  • 1 week ago | manx.news | Sam Turton

    The High Court has allowed an appeal by the Cabinet Office that will allow the government to recover more of taxpayers’ money. First Deemster Andrew Corlett overturned a decision that limited recoverable legal costs to £110 per hour in a dispute with Baccarat Limited and Morland Enterprises Limited. He ruled that the Cabinet Office is entitled to recover costs at £300 per hour, aligning with the principle established for in-house government lawyers.

  • 1 week ago | manx.news | Sam Turton

    Cycling Club Isle of Man is returning to Rás Tailteann next month, its fourth time at the event. The 70th edition of the Rás Tailteann will take place from May 21 to May 25. Starting in the cycling stronghold of Drogheda, Co Louth on Wednesday, May 21, the race will be heading westwards to finish in Boyle, Co Roscommon on day one.

  • 1 week ago | manx.news | Sam Turton

    Port Erin RNLI’s Sam Kennaugh has had his first experience of a lifeboat callout after a false alarm call from a concerned member of the public. Atlantic 85 lifeboat, Muriel and Leslie, was launched last Wednesday after a call regarding two people on a paddleboard. Two people had left on a single paddleboard from Port Erin Bay travelling towards the Calf of Man, but had not returned two hours later.

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Sam Turton
Sam Turton @TurtonSam
5 Apr 25

When the hospital keeps cancelling your eye clinic appt (despite not yet being able to work out what’s wrong with it) so you just get to wake up looking like you’ve done 12 rounds with Tyson Fury https://t.co/4uA8ohojpJ

Sam Turton
Sam Turton @TurtonSam
28 Mar 25

A rare delight after being bizarrely delayed at Heysham, seeing a late night track assessment train out doing its rounds https://t.co/AGOEgmwmDG

Sam Turton
Sam Turton @TurtonSam
27 Mar 25

New car check in system for the boat is a genuine treat roundabouts blocked, sea terminal used as an overflow and coppers stood around looking bemused, bring back Exon!