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Charity hopes for library service
BBC News 1 month ago

A working group was set up to explore various options after a post-budget decision was made to cut the services. The mobile library delivers books to the most remote island communities, including more than 70 people who cannot leave their homes. Chief... Full Article at BBC News
Island election deadline reminder
BBC News 2 months ago

April, with nominations closing on 29 March. Elections for the Isle of Man's 24 local authorities occur every four years and involve a total of 160 seats. An Isle of Man government spokesman said the 2008 elections saw a majority of seats uncontested... Full Article at BBC News
Getty Images 4 months ago

(L-R) Chief Minister of the Isle of Man Allan Bell, Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond, Northern Ireland First Minister Peter Robinson, British Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, Irish Taoiseach Enda Kenny, Welsh First Minister Carwyn Jones, Northern... View Photo »
Public meetings to 'discuss cuts'
BBC News 2 months ago

Man government's plans for cuts have been arranged in the Isle of Man. It is hoped the events will generate debate on government plans to to save ÂŁ35m over the next year. The first of the meetings, which will be held across the island, will be at the... Full Article at BBC News
Anger over plan to shut care home
BBC News 2 months ago

Around 40 people affected by the closure at the Glenside care home held up placards before handing a petition to Chief Minister Allan Bell. In February, the government announced plans to close the facility by 2014. A spokesman said the decision had... Full Article at BBC News
Talks to cut staffing costs start
BBC News 2 months ago

February 2012 Last updated at 07:16 ET Post-budget talks have begun between unions and the government to identify where staff cuts can be made. The move comes as the Isle of Man attempts to make spending cuts totalling ÂŁ35m in the next year. Chief... Full Article at BBC News
Getty Images 4 months ago

Scotland's first minister Alex Salmond (C) laughs with Northern Ireland's first minister Peter Robinson (R) and chief minister of Isle of Man Allan Bell (L) during a group photograph at Dublin Castle for the British-Irish Council summit in Dublin on... View Photo »
Allan Bell (Ramsey)
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