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NATHANAEL’S FLYING ON NEW WHEELS

Jamesq — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:02:15 +0000

Local Mum Diane Torin has thanked Manx2.com for helping her bring her disabled son’s custom-made trike home to the Isle of Man. 15 year old Nathanael Torin was fitted for a specialist trike by Tomcat SNI Limited and recently he ...

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IRISH SUMMER SEASON UNDERWAY

Jamesq — Thu, 10 May 2012 16:02:13 +0000

The Steam Packet Company’s Isle of Man summer sailings to Belfast and Dublin are underway, with the 96-metre wave-piercing catamaran Manannan predominantly servicing both routes throughout the season. This is the third year in succession that Manannan has been scheduled ...

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Minister Welcomes London City Announcement

Jamesq — Thu, 10 May 2012 10:01:11 +0000

MINISTER of the Department of Economic Development, John Shimmin MHK, has welcomed the announcement from BA that they will be commencing scheduled flights between the Isle of Man and London City Airport from May 28th. The Minister commented: “Today’s announcement ...

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New London Oxford route takes off

Jamesq — Wed, 09 May 2012 08:31:17 +0000

Manx2.com yesterday (8th May) launched two new daily routes from the Isle of Man to London Oxford Airport and on to Jersey. The inaugural daily flight to London Oxford departed yesterday morning and will return to the Island this afternoon. ...

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The Claremont Hotel and Manx National Heritage Announce Exclusive Heritage Tours

Jamesq — Fri, 04 May 2012 16:01:43 +0000

Sleepwell Hotels is pleased to announce the introduction of a series of exclusive heritage tours, which are to take place across the Isle of Man this autumn. Sleepwell Hotels will be spear-heading the initiative and has teamed up with Manx ...

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PALACE CASINO & KURSAAL LAUNCH NEW GAMES

Jamesq — Fri, 04 May 2012 10:01:10 +0000

A range of new games will be launched in the Palace Casino and Kursaal at a special event next week. The launch takes place at the Palace Casino on Wednesday, May 9, starting at 7.00pm, and there will be some ...

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ANGLESEY & NORTH WALES DAY TRIP IS A SELL OUT

Jamesq — Thu, 03 May 2012 11:01:43 +0000

A day trip to Anglesey and North Wales organised by Friends of Manx National Heritage (FMNH), with the help of Manx2.com, was a complete sell out. The recent special excursion came about after FMNH and Cadw – the Welsh Government’s ...

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SEFTON GROUP WELCOMES MGP PROPOSALS

Jamesq — Wed, 02 May 2012 13:01:55 +0000

The Sefton Group has welcomed the proposed new format for the Manx Grand Prix Festival, announced yesterday by the Department of Economic Development. The proposals, which could come into effect for the 2013 festival, are centred around a shortened 10-day ...

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Re-launched Visit IOM site for the Isle of Man Tourism

Jamesq — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:02:25 +0000

Digital Design are pleased to announce the launch of the re-designed Visit Isle of Man website, www.visitisleofman.com. The Department responsible for tourism, The Department of Economic Development (DED) has increased its focus on digital marketing for the tourism sector and ...

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No plans to extend Air Passenger Duty to 19-seat aircraft

Jamesq — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:02:15 +0000

TREASURY Minister Eddie Teare MHK says he has no intention of extending Air Passenger Duty (APD) to aircraft with 19 seats departing the Isle of Man. The assurance follows confirmation that the United Kingdom is extending APD to business jets, ...

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