The Activity Stream: Main
Browse back over the activity of the last 90 days and starred activity of the last year.
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Cycling star Richardson to attend Sports Awards
Record breaking cyclist Matthew Richardson, renowned for his explosive speed on two wheels, will be the special guest at this month's Mezzo Isle of Man Sports Awards. The 26-year-old from Kent made history last week when he became the first British man to win the sprint title at the European Track Cycling Championships in Turkey. He later added a second gold in the keirin and silver in the team sprint. Richardson has built an impressive career, winning medals at the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, and U…
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Park Road school plans to be laid before Tynwald
A major step toward developing a new school building on the empty Park Road site in central Douglas will be laid before Tynwald this month. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture’s proposal outlines a new two-form-entry primary school (two classes per year group). The site, formally St Ninian’s Lower School, has remained unused since its demolition in 2013, after pupils and staff moved to the modern Bemahague School in Onchan. The plot has long been earmarked as the preferred location for replacing…
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Student funding boost approved by Tynwald
Students and their families will get more help with the cost of higher education from September 2026, after Tynwald approved updated rules on Tuesday. The changes, brought forward by the Department of Education, Sport and Culture (DESC), aim to improve the student awards system so it better reflects today’s cost of living and the growing number of people studying through distance learning. The new system is designed to be simpler, fairer, and easier to access. The updated rules will apply to students study…
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Isle of Man Sports Awards shortlist unveiled
The contenders for next month’s Isle of Man Sports Awards have been announced. Rugby union prop forward Bevan Rodd, tennis player Billy Harris and boxer Sam Rennie are all in contention for the top men’s award, alongside cyclist Matthew Bostock and Corrin Leeming, David Mullarkey and William Draper from the world of athletics. Three more athletes – Christa Cain, Nikki Arthur and Sarah Astin – have been nominated for Sportswoman of the Year, fighting it out against golfer Ana Dawson, motorcycle trials rider…
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Graham Kinrade to retire as DESC Chief Officer in 2026
The Department of Education, Sport and Culture (DESC) can confirm that Graham Kinrade has taken the decision to retire from his role as Chief Officer during 2026. Mr Kinrade believes the timing is right for both himself and the organisation, particularly with a new political administration due to come into place shortly after the start of the next school year. He has dedicated almost four decades to public service, with most of his career spent in education. He began his career as a teacher in 1987 and pro…
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DESC’s 2025/26 Department Plan Received by Tynwald
The Department of Education, Sport and Culture’s (DESC) plan for the year ahead has been received by Tynwald, reaffirming its commitment to raising educational standards, supporting learners, and expanding opportunities for people across the Isle of Man. Daphne Caine MHK, Minister for Education, Sport and Culture, said: 'The final year of this administration must be about momentum and delivery. Our plan focuses on progress that lifts standards, widens opportunities, and makes a lasting difference for our c…