Reports IoM faces ten church closures due to Covid-19 Diocesan Strategy for Church Buildings long underway
There are reports that ten churches could close across the Isle of Man this year, according to a leaked document shown to the BBC.
The Island was mentioned as just one of the areas where places of worship have suffered due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The issue is explained as a financial one as many have been unable to attend church, causing a sharp decline in donations to the Church of England.
In a report on Countryfile, Charlotte Smith explained how rural buildings were being particularly effected:
Significant drop in UK vaccine supply expected Reduction in stock for four-week period
The NHS has written to local health organisations warning of a significant reduction in weekly supply of coronavirus vaccines, from the week beginning 29 March, for a month.
It says there has been a reduction in national inbound vaccines supply .
The Isle of Man s allocation of jabs is reliant on the NHS supply chain, however ministers say the health department has contingencies in place.
Health Minister David Ashford spoke to Alex Wotton:
Munster set to embrace Pro14 final as they look to end 10-year trophy drought
Johann van Graan’s side secured their place with a narrow victory over Connacht last night. By Murray Kinsella Saturday 6 Mar 2021, 7:00 AM Mar 6th 2021, 7:00 AM 27,328 Views 34 Comments
Joey Carbery and Alex Wotton at Thomond Park last night.
Image: James Crombie/INPHO
Image: James Crombie/INPHO
IT DOESN’T TAKE a genius to point out that Munster were far from perfect last night in Thomond Park, but Johann van Graan was a justifiably happy man after the final whistle went on his side’s 20-17 win over Connacht.
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