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Isle of Man News, Articles and InformationFastest way to escape the hated camera trapNext time you are dashing about in your car you'll probably be keeping one eye on your speedometer and the other on the road. Unless of course you've taken out the latest – and rather controversial – insurance cover that lets you drive safe in the knowledge that even if you lose your licence for speeding, you will still be able to get around.For a yearly premium, LicenceGuard, underwritten by Isle of Man Assurance, will reimburse you for travel costs each month for an entire year if you lose your driving licence through points which have totted up because of speeding. .Fenland's Top 20 Movers and ShakersHe entitled it 'Fenland's top 20 movers and shakers' - his personal thoughts on who he felt were the key decision makers and influencers of our time.This is the full version of his talk: an abbreviated version is to be found in this week's Cambs Times and Wisbech Standard. can Please feel free to argue with his final list. Send your thoughts and comments to: john.elworthy@archant.co.uk 1 MARK TAYLOR A surprise choice, maybe, for the number position but in the case of Mark Taylor, well deserved. He's been selected on the basis that the exercise of real power can sometimes involve the surrendering of it for the greater good. .Blotters for 06/19/2006FleeingEthan Joseph Anthony, 29, of Emerald Isle, was charged Saturday by the Onslow County Office of the State Highway Patrol with fleeing to elude arrest and speeding recklessly.Bond was set at $6,000. Drugs Curtis Ray Gibson, 26, of Sunset Road, was charged Saturday by the Onslow County Sheriff's Department with possession of marijuana with intent to manufacture, sell and distribute, manufacturing marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, manufacturing cocaine, having an open container after consuming alcohol and possession of cocaine with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver, warrants state. Bond was set at $10,000. Firearm charge William James Lewis Jr, 23, of Oak Hill Court, was charged Saturday by the Jacksonville Police Department with possession of a stolen firearm and carrying a firearm after consuming alcohol.
Hotel standards changes discussedPlanned changes to Jersey's hotel rating system is one of the subjects discussed in a meeting of UK and island tourism officials.Jersey hotels move to a new rating scheme at the end of the year in line with organisations such as the AA. It will see the end of the island's own sun, diamond and moon rating system. Tourism officials from England, Wales, Scotland and the Isle of Man were in Jersey to discuss how to raise standards for visitors to the UK. The group also discussed restaurant ratings and facilities for people with disabilities. Neil Borthwick, chairman of Jersey's National Standards Group, said: "The difference really should be that it will apply a national standard throughout Britain and indeed the Channel Islands too. "From a consumer's point of view it means there will be one set of standards that will apply across the whole country." Gerald Fletcher of the Jersey Hospitality Association said linking to an internationally-recognisable system would help visitors.
These are no fair-weather fansAfter several months of decreases, the unemployment rate for Alexander, Burke, Caldwell and Catawba counties jumped in May -- to 5.6 percent, up from 5 percent in April, according to the N.C. Employment Security Commission.The increase corresponds with rising jobless figures across the state, where May unemployment stood at 4.6 percent, up from 4.1 percent in April. All but four N.C. counties saw their rates rise. Alexander's rate was 4.7 percent, up from 4 percent; Burke's was 5.6 percent, up from 4.7 percent; Caldwell's was 6.8 percent, up from 6.3 percent; and Catawba's was 5.2 percent, up from 4.7 percent. -- jen aronoff
Cleveland County
Authorities investigating shooting death of Shelby man SHELBY A 25-year-old man was fatally shot at his home in Shelby early Sunday, police said.
Education takes flight; 4-H campers visit airportA group of nearly 100 Halifax County 4-H and Youth Day Camp participants visited the airfield, shepherded by brightly clad staff, to get a first-hand look at aviation.After a short welcome from Airport Manager Terry Harris, the youngsters were entertained - and educated - by local pilot Jeff Foley.“Out there it's a highlight of the week, and they're having a good time, but they're learning every minute of it," Camp Director Joe Long said, watching the children inspect one of Foley's model planes. “They're learning about air science, the shape of the wing and why it's important."Foley first demonstrated many structural and mechanical properties of a standard airplane using one of the working models he creates himself. He and a colleague even flew the remote-controlled planes in large circles and dangerous spins and turns, all to the awe and amazement of younger campers.“They're like real planes!" one child exclaimed as they gazed skyward, shading their eyes from the sun with their hands.The next feature was not a model.The word from the TT on last night's practice sessions;Highlight of Wednesday nights practice session in the Isle of Man TT meeting was not one, but two, unofficial lap records. First of all came news of a lap at 127.81 miles an hour by John McGuinness, breaking unofficially his own outright record of 127.68 set up two years ago. His Superbike Honda stopped the clock at 17 minutes 42.73 seconds on his second circuit of the night.Not to be outdone, the sidecar crew of Dave Molyneux and Craig Hallam also weighed in with an unofficial record lap. Their speed of 116.224 broke Molyneuxs fastest sidecar lap which he set up, in last years race, with Dan Sayle. Earlier, Guy Martin got the solo practice off to a scorching start when he recorded the fastest time of the week, up to that point. His lap of 18 minutes 2.48 seconds represented a speed of 125.477 miles an hour, while Ian Lougher (125.390) and John McGuinness (124.996) were close behind. |
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