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A new photobook explains the visceral thrill of motorcycle road racing but does not shy away from the high price paid by some participants

There was a large crowd of many nationalities gathered at Ballaugh Bridge for today's race programme. The island’s treasury minister was on duty in his ...

Former politician concerned by suicide verdict figures Cretney calls for urgent action on committee findings A former politician is calling on government to quickly action the recommendations of a Tynwald report on suicide. David Cretney chaired the committee which investigated the matter and says the news of 22 inquest suicide verdicts being recorded last year is concerning. He also feels there could be further issues caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and therefore a working strateg...

Isle of Man Examiner and Manx Independent joint edition, December 29, 2020 Click to buy photos from our newspaper ➔ Printed and digital download photos available We have produced another joint Isle of Man Examiner and Manx Independent this week for the New Year. This year has been like no other and we look back on one of the most extraordinary times in our history. Our coronavirus feature this week will be a reminder for years to come about how the virus affected the island. Also this w...

Click to buy photos from our newspaper ➔ Printed and digital download photos available David Cretney was the longest-serving member of Tynwald when he retired in February. The Manx Labour Party politician was elected as an MHK for South Douglas in 1985, winning the seat in six general elections. He went on to become a minister in a number of departments and was elected to the Legislative Council in 2015 and served one term there. We asked him to tell our readers about his life, which has do...