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Important book collection gifted to education

THE Virginia Edition, a newly published collection of books by one of the world’s most significant science fiction authors, Robert Heinlein, has been gifted to the Department of Education and Children by a trust set up in his name.

Flybe announces 20% increase in hand baggage size

Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has today announced an increase in its hand baggage dimensions that with immediate effect sets a new maximum bag size of 55x40x23cm, equating to a 20% increase in volume over the previous limit. To ensure th…

Major Roadworks in Onchan Village

The Department of Infrastructure advises that major maintenance work will commence in Onchan on Monday 23rd July 2012. This will include upgrading of the traffic signals, footway reconstruction and carriageway refurbishment works. As well as replacing…