Nick Hawkes
@nrhawkes.bsky.social
Ta my lhong chrowal lane dy astanyn. 🇮🇲 Nature conservation by day, @reayrtys.bsky.social by night.
Ellan Vannin / Edinburgh
Ellan Vannin / Edinburgh
Sounds like somewhere else I know…
The most infuriating thing isn’t that Wales is treated as a non-country – it’s that we accept it | Will Hayward
The most infuriating thing isn’t that Wales is treated as a non-country – it’s that we accept it | Will Hayward
From the the Barnett formula to the humiliation of having an English ‘Prince of Wales’, you’d never catch Scotland allowing this treatment
When you come to Wales, one of your first impressions is of how delighted people here are to be Welsh. Even those…
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2024 at 10:56 AM
Sounds like somewhere else I know…
I’ve really got to stop engaging with Isle of Man News and Politics on Facebook.
November 29, 2024 at 11:36 PM
I’ve really got to stop engaging with Isle of Man News and Politics on Facebook.
I think the obvious solution to this is to just let people drive directly into the stores themselves. That would solve a huge amount of issues and massively reduce the distance that people need to walk.
Remember, towns are for cars not for people.
manx.news/lots-of-disc...
Remember, towns are for cars not for people.
manx.news/lots-of-disc...
Lots of ‘Discontent’ Pedestrianisation of Market Square
A public meeting was held last night about Castletown Commissioners’ decision to close Market Square to vehicles during the winter months. About 100 people in attendance quizzed a panel including two ...
manx.news
November 29, 2024 at 5:08 PM
I think the obvious solution to this is to just let people drive directly into the stores themselves. That would solve a huge amount of issues and massively reduce the distance that people need to walk.
Remember, towns are for cars not for people.
manx.news/lots-of-disc...
Remember, towns are for cars not for people.
manx.news/lots-of-disc...
Weird. I ordered a book about the benefits of motorways and this arrived… @garethdennis.bsky.social
November 28, 2024 at 12:42 PM
Weird. I ordered a book about the benefits of motorways and this arrived… @garethdennis.bsky.social
Now I may not be media person but I think this may not be the right approach when people are worried about frontline services.
Oh wait, I am a media person. This is a terrible approach.
www.iomtoday.co.im/news/for-me-...
Oh wait, I am a media person. This is a terrible approach.
www.iomtoday.co.im/news/for-me-...
'For me to know and for you to find out', Chief Minister quips
Alfred Cannan was responding to another question from former Health Minister Lawrie Hooper
www.iomtoday.co.im
November 27, 2024 at 12:45 PM
Now I may not be media person but I think this may not be the right approach when people are worried about frontline services.
Oh wait, I am a media person. This is a terrible approach.
www.iomtoday.co.im/news/for-me-...
Oh wait, I am a media person. This is a terrible approach.
www.iomtoday.co.im/news/for-me-...
Hear me out:
1. Review of department scope and structure
2. Bus network on Google Maps.
3. Tap, tap, cap on the bus network.
www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of...
1. Review of department scope and structure
2. Bus network on Google Maps.
3. Tap, tap, cap on the bus network.
www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of...
New DoI Minister: 'I was surprised to be offered the job'
Haywood looking forward to challenge following political elevation
www.manxradio.com
November 27, 2024 at 9:07 AM
Hear me out:
1. Review of department scope and structure
2. Bus network on Google Maps.
3. Tap, tap, cap on the bus network.
www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of...
1. Review of department scope and structure
2. Bus network on Google Maps.
3. Tap, tap, cap on the bus network.
www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of...
Government’s failures to commit to this is a kick in the teeth to Manx students.
Fund it and whilst you’re doing that look at ways you can make UCM a more attractive option for more Manx students.
manx.news/might-manx-s...
Fund it and whilst you’re doing that look at ways you can make UCM a more attractive option for more Manx students.
manx.news/might-manx-s...
Will Manx Students Have to Find Uni Cash?
The Manx government will not commit to meeting the new UK university costs until a full review is carried out. Daphne Caine told Tynwald a rise in UK tuition fees would cost an extra £213,750. However...
manx.news
November 26, 2024 at 7:28 PM
Government’s failures to commit to this is a kick in the teeth to Manx students.
Fund it and whilst you’re doing that look at ways you can make UCM a more attractive option for more Manx students.
manx.news/might-manx-s...
Fund it and whilst you’re doing that look at ways you can make UCM a more attractive option for more Manx students.
manx.news/might-manx-s...
Had the pleasure of working with these fantastic folks for a year and a half. They know what they’re talking about when it comes to upland management.
Give their video a watch 👇
Give their video a watch 👇
It is a Time for Change in places like the Dark Peak. Grouse moor licensing can be a win-win solution to what so many are calling for - sustainable land management and more nature in our uplands.
👉 Watch our new film to find out why: youtu.be/risNQF5E9r0
👉 Watch our new film to find out why: youtu.be/risNQF5E9r0
Time for change: grouse shooting - the case for licensing | RSPB
YouTube video by RSPB
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November 26, 2024 at 12:20 PM
Had the pleasure of working with these fantastic folks for a year and a half. They know what they’re talking about when it comes to upland management.
Give their video a watch 👇
Give their video a watch 👇
I don’t think I’ve ever been so confused by #isleofman reshuffle.
1. The CM says, I’ll stay as DHSC minister for as long as I need this weekend
2. The CM creates a new minister without portfolio (which everyone knows is basically CABO minister)
3. He appoints 3 ministers to DHSC
1. The CM says, I’ll stay as DHSC minister for as long as I need this weekend
2. The CM creates a new minister without portfolio (which everyone knows is basically CABO minister)
3. He appoints 3 ministers to DHSC
November 25, 2024 at 6:15 PM
I don’t think I’ve ever been so confused by #isleofman reshuffle.
1. The CM says, I’ll stay as DHSC minister for as long as I need this weekend
2. The CM creates a new minister without portfolio (which everyone knows is basically CABO minister)
3. He appoints 3 ministers to DHSC
1. The CM says, I’ll stay as DHSC minister for as long as I need this weekend
2. The CM creates a new minister without portfolio (which everyone knows is basically CABO minister)
3. He appoints 3 ministers to DHSC
Three ministers? That’s insane.
November 25, 2024 at 6:08 PM
Three ministers? That’s insane.
This is not even in the top 5 of the most important recommendations in the report and yet it’s all anyone is going to remember…
www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of...
www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of...
Constitutional reform could change Island's relationship with UK
Committee's chair says changes would protect Island
www.manxradio.com
November 21, 2024 at 5:59 PM
This is not even in the top 5 of the most important recommendations in the report and yet it’s all anyone is going to remember…
www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of...
www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of...
In a shocking turn of events - we actually want to hear from the people of the #isleofman
We’re on the hunt for blogs and think pieces again!
If you’ve got something to say about current state of Manx political affairs or think you have an interesting take - get in touch!
Email us at [email protected]
If you’ve got something to say about current state of Manx political affairs or think you have an interesting take - get in touch!
Email us at [email protected]
November 21, 2024 at 5:57 PM
In a shocking turn of events - we actually want to hear from the people of the #isleofman
An unbelievably cool display at @rspb.bsky.social’s Ham Wall tonight.
November 18, 2024 at 11:05 PM
An unbelievably cool display at @rspb.bsky.social’s Ham Wall tonight.
I welcome new hotels but it is quite telling that the flagship hotel tenant for this new multi-million pound development is a a travelodge.
www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of...
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Travelodge agrees 30-year lease for Douglas development
Plans agreed for hotel chain to occupy Villiers Square site
www.manxradio.com
November 18, 2024 at 6:19 PM
I welcome new hotels but it is quite telling that the flagship hotel tenant for this new multi-million pound development is a a travelodge.
www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of...
www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of...
Until Bluesky gets train companies, airlines and other customer service accounts, I am unfortunately gonna have to keep the dead bird app on my phone.
Once they come over I think we’ll have reached a turning point.
Once they come over I think we’ll have reached a turning point.
November 17, 2024 at 4:54 PM
Until Bluesky gets train companies, airlines and other customer service accounts, I am unfortunately gonna have to keep the dead bird app on my phone.
Once they come over I think we’ll have reached a turning point.
Once they come over I think we’ll have reached a turning point.
Reposted by Nick Hawkes
Worth reading this alongside the recent report by the CLAJ Standing Committee of Tynwald, para. 65-87.
November 17, 2024 at 1:52 PM
Worth reading this alongside the recent report by the CLAJ Standing Committee of Tynwald, para. 65-87.
My first skeet. And it’s shockingly all about Manx politics.
What does Tynwald's new constitutional report mean for the Isle of Man? 🇮🇲
Ahead of next week's sitting, where the report will be debated, we’ve taken a minute to break down the report's recommendations and CoMin's response 👇
www.reayrtys.com/post/constit...
Ahead of next week's sitting, where the report will be debated, we’ve taken a minute to break down the report's recommendations and CoMin's response 👇
www.reayrtys.com/post/constit...
Constitutional Conundrums: Our thoughts on Tynwald's new report on the constitution
Ahead of next week's Tynwald, we take a look at the CLAJ's new report into the constitution, Manx autonomy and self determination
www.reayrtys.com
November 15, 2024 at 4:35 PM
My first skeet. And it’s shockingly all about Manx politics.