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Save the planet or save money?
The cost of home heating oil has soared by more than 21 per cent in the past 12 months - and there’s nothing we can do about it – or is there? Here is some timely from local company EMS on how to cut costs..
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Christopher and Lynne G 01 February 2012

The issue of exams - accepting what they are and preparing for them
Dave Burridge - Isle of Man private tutor give his insight into getting into gear for exams - it's all about technique!
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Christopher and Lynne G 25 January 2012
Maths is a crucial skill for success in today's tough job market
Jobs are getting far more competitive -that's a fact. The job market today is the toughest it has been for decades. It is important to have the right skills to be on the starting block for job opportunities - and good maths skills are vital..
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Christopher and Lynne G 10 January 2012
Heating Oil theft
As winter draws near Isle of Man home owners need to watch out for heating oil thefts..
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Christopher and Lynne G 18 November 2011
Lest we forget
Lest we forget.. on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month...
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Christopher and Lynne G 11 November 2011
Royal welcome for Jessica and George at Buckingham Palace
TWO young members of St John Ambulance Isle of Man were welcomed to Buckingham Palace on Thursday 3rd November for the charity’s annual Young Achievers’ Reception.
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Christopher and Lynne G 08 November 2011
Christmas Card Design Competition
Calling all creative children on the Isle of Man!! Design a Christmas card that will be on sale for Crossroads for Carers 2012.
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Christopher and Lynne G 08 November 2011
New Isle of Man school dinner menus pass pupil taste test
PUPILS at primary schools across the Isle of Man have given new lunch menus, being introduced this week, the thumbs up.
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Christopher and Lynne G 31 October 2011
Are you a budding young writer on the Isle of Man?
The Hall Caine Memorial Prize for Creative Writing is open to young and creative people on the Isle of Man to show their skills and win prizes..
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Christopher and Lynne G 14 October 2011
Local Charity launches Charity Christmas Card Design Competition
Crossroads Caring for Carers Isle of Man has launched a competition for school aged children to design their Charity Christmas Card that will go on general release for Christmas 2012.
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Christopher and Lynne G 12 October 2011
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