1+ week, 1+ day ago   (150+ words) Saturday, 5 September 2026 10:34 Blue Train Youth Big Band returning for new academic year Young aspiring musicians are wanted for a youth band's rehearsals tomorrow (6 September). The Blue Train Youth Big Band will be holding its first session of the 2026/27 academic year....

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (167+ words) Thursday, 3 September 2026 06:18 Shows to include well-known songs with reworked lyrics An election-themed music show featuring reworkings of some well-known songs will be raising money for four local charities. Carry On Up Prospect Hill is on at the Gaiety Theatre tonight…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (414+ words) Wednesday, 2 September 2026 12:33 Gary Glitter has pleaded not guilty to eight allegations of sexual abuse against a young girl dating back to the 1970s and 1980s. The 82-year-old former pop star, whose real name is Paul Gadd, appeared at Southwark Crown Court on…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (428+ words) Wednesday, 2 September 2026 12:25 Sky News has announced a new format for its flagship Sunday morning current affairs programme, with a rotating line-up of high-profile guest presenters taking the helm. Further presenters for the run-up to Christmas will be announced in the…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (121+ words) Tuesday, 1 September 2026 06:37 Huge range of classes at popular event One of the Island's most popular annual country events takes place later this week. The event has contributed significant sums for charity over the years, and since 1985 has raised more than…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (336+ words) Wednesday, 26 August 2026 13:13 The gifting program posts free books to children The Manx branch of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library says it is 'heartbroken' at the singer's death. The 80-year-old country singer, who'd been battling cancer, raised millions for charity and launched…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (133+ words) Monday, 24 August 2026 06:33 Friends of the Gaiety explain plans The four bars in the Gaiety Theatre look set to get a makeover in the coming years according to the charity which supports it. Established in 1978, the Friends of the Gaiety have…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (177+ words) Thursday, 20 August 2026 06:20 Competition celebrates creativity, culture and the spoken and written word Budding poets on the Isle of Man have just over a week left to put themselves forward for the position of Manx Bard. The search is on to…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (135+ words) Wednesday, 19 August 2026 12:43 Whitehouse in Kirk Michael says schedule changes are affecting preparations A popular viewing venue on the TT course has announced its temporary closure during the rest of the Manx Grand Prix qualifying period. The Whitehouse in Kirk Michael…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (115+ words) Wednesday, 19 August 2026 06:17 Event moves away from traditional festival for 2026 The organisers of Manx Litfest say they hope changing up the event will ‘keep even the most ardent literary fan happy’. In a break from the traditional week-long festival events in…...