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Sir Mark Cavendish Raceway to officially open this week

3 days ago | iomtoday.co.im | Andy Dalrymple

Sir Mark Cavendish completes a lap of honour at the NSC in August 2024 (Dave Kneale )The newly-renamed Sir Mark Cavendish raceway at the National Sports Centre will be officially opened on Friday by the man himself. It was confirmed earlier this year that the perimeter road at the Douglas facility would be renamed after the Tour de France’s most prolific stage winner.
Brothers aim to bring professional boxing to Isle of Man

3 days ago | iomtoday.co.im | Andy Dalrymple

Mathew and Sam Rennie (-)Manx boxers Mathew and Sam Rennie have spoken of their hope of bringing a professional bill to the island in the future. Talking about the chances of a professional show in Douglas, Mathew said: ‘It’s obvious we’d love to fight there. I think it would be massive for the Isle of Man. In addition to us there’s a couple more pros in the island [Jamie Devine and Jade Burden], plus there’s two amateur gyms too, so it’s definitely doable.
Steam Packet accused of ‘exploitation' over £7.50 in-person booking charge

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

The Steam Packet’s Manannan (Photo by Callum Staley (CJS Photography))The Treasury Minister has defended the Isle of Man Steam Packet’s pricing structure after a politician accused the company of ‘exploiting those most in need’. In the House of Keys on Tuesday morning, Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouse challenged the extra fees charged for booking ferry tickets in person or over the phone, claiming the policy unfairly impacts those without access to the internet.
Pictures as University College Isle of Man hosts Foundation Learning Awards

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

UCM celebrated the outstanding achievements of its Foundation Learning and Complex Needs students at the annual Annie Gill Centre Celebration (University College Isle of Man )University College Isle of Man (UCM) celebrated the achievements of its Foundation Learning and Complex Needs students at the annual Annie Gill Centre Celebration held at the Homefield Road Campus.
Staff member at Isle of Man cafe suspended following investigation

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

Northern Swimming Pool and Cafe (Media Isle of Man )A member of staff at the Northern Pool Café has been suspended following an investigation by the site’s bosses. In an official statement, the café, located on Mooragh Promenade in Ramsey, confirmed it had been made aware of an allegation relating to the employee which surfaced online on Monday afternoon.
Cryptic note appears on vehicles on final day of free-for-all car park

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

The unmanaged car park at the former Lord Street bus station site has officially closed, with notes left on vehicles (Media Isle of Man (Tom Curphey))Motorists returning to their cars at the former Lord Street bus station site in Douglas were met with cryptic notes which read ‘all good things come to an end’ on Sunday evening, as access to the unmanaged car park was officially shut off.
Online bid launched to save 'haven' M&S cafe and community hub from closure

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

The cafe at Marks and Spencer cafe in Douglas is set to close (Media Isle of Man )More than 200 people have signed a petition to save the Marks & Spencer café in Douglas from closure, just hours after it was launched. The petition was created on Sunday by Douglas resident Caroline Arvensis following M&S’s announcement that the café inside its Drumgold Street store would shut as part of a major revamp.
Pictures from the Lieutenant Governor and Lady Lorimer's trip to the Calf of Man

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

The Lieutenant Governor and Lady Lorimer enjoyed an overnight visit to the Calf of Man last week (Government House )The Lieutenant Governor and Lady Lorimer enjoyed an overnight visit to the Calf of Man recently. Their latest adventure took them to the Calf, a 600-acre islet off the south coast of the island managed by Manx National Heritage. Known for its rugged beauty and rich birdlife, the Calf is a hotspot for birdwatchers and nature lovers.
Isle of Man TT: Record-breaking competitor completes mammoth charity fundraiser

4 days ago | iomtoday.co.im | Andy Dalrymple

Jenny Tinmouth at John O'Groats (Jenny Tinmouth Racing)The TT’s fastest ever female competitor undertook a gruelling challenge in memory of one of her former sponsors at the weekend. Jenny Tinmouth, who lapped at 119.945mph in the 2010 event, has raised more than £5,000 for Cancer Research UK by tackling her ‘Longest Day Challenge’ which saw her ride from Land’s End to John O’Groats. It took the Radio TT commentator nearly 26 hours to complete the 980 miles on a £600 Honda.
Island Games 2025: Badminton team's static-bike fundraising challenge

4 days ago | iomtoday.co.im | Andy Dalrymple

The Isle of Man badminton squad for this summer's Island Games (-)The Isle of Man badminton team will be cycling the equivalent of the distance from here to Orkney at the weekend. The squad are undertaking the 350-mile static-bike cycle to help raise funds to support their journey to the 2025 Island Games, which are taking place next month in the Scottish archipelago. They'll be taking on the challenge in the Roundhouse’s café area this Sunday, June 29 from 9am to 6pm.