Tom Curphey

6 days ago | iomtoday.co.im | Tom Curphey

Gourmet Shakes N Snacks is moving from Castle Street to Windsor Road as owner Tim Brogan cites dwindling footfall in Douglas high street (Media Isle of Man )A popular Douglas cafe and dessert spot is on track to open its new premises in early July, following a decision to relocate due to falling footfall and rising costs. Tim Brogan, owner of Gourmet Shakes, earlier this year announced he would be moving the business from Castle Street to Windsor Road after TT 2025.

1 week ago | gef.im | Tom Curphey

The Isle of Man’s first ever Wetherspoon pub is opening next week — and now we know exactly when you can grab your first cheap pint. The Conister Arms, taking over the old 1886 Bar and Grill on Regent Street, opens its doors at 8am on Wednesday, May 14. It’ll be open daily from 8am, closing at midnight Sunday to Thursday, and staying open until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays. Food will be served until 11pm, and kids with adults are welcome until 10pm.

1 week ago | iomtoday.co.im | Tom Curphey

The opening hours of the Isle of Man’s first Wetherspoon pub have been confirmed, just days before venue’s official opening. Back in April Isle of Man Today exclusively broke the news that the cut-price pub chain would take over the premises occupied by the 1886 Bar and Grill on Regent Street in Douglas. The Conister Arms will officially open its doors on Wednesday, May 14, marking the debut of the budget pub giant on Manx soil.

1 week ago | iomtoday.co.im | Tom Curphey

A special tribute event is being organised by the Isle of Man Airsoft Club in memory of Peel man Chris Garrett (Manx Airsoft Club)A special tribute event is being organised by the Isle of Man Airsoft Club in memory of Peel man Chris Garrett, who tragically died in Ukraine this week while carrying out bomb disposal work.

1 week ago | gef.im | Tom Curphey

In what can only be described as the most Manx of mysteries, Kestrel Insurance has issued a heartfelt plea to the people of the island: ‘Our client has misplaced a car. Anyone seen it?’No, it’s not a prank. This isn’t some new-age marketing stunt or a modern-day treasure hunt (though we would watch that film). A real-life Blue SEAT Ibiza, registration KMN 992X, has genuinely gone walkabout — and no one knows where it is. To clarify, it has not been stolen. This isn’t a Liam Neeson situation.