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The Peel branch of Isle of Man Bank on Atholl Street -
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Businesses in Peel have mixed views on the impending closure of the Isle of Man Bank next month some saying it’s a disappointment while others say to ’get on and adapt.’
Peel Fisheries posted a request via their Facebook page, asking customers to pay by card whenever possible in light of the closure of the branch on January 7.
The owner, David Matthews, explained the reasons behind the post: ’It’s something we’ve been working on for a while - we have all the card machines installed in all the shops. With the bank closing, it’s hard to bank cash and we don’t want a load of cash sat on the premises as we have to go to Douglas. The bank in Peel is only open on a Monday and Tuesday, but then before the weekend we have to go as well.
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About 300 runners and a Shetland pony took part in the annual Santa Dash in Douglas today.
The £5 entry fees and an array of prizes for the top competitors will be donated to local charities.
Beginning on Hill Street, the runners dressed as Santa and elves to complete a mile-long route through the capital.
Nick Colburn beat Jamie Newton by four seconds to claim victory in five minutes, one second.
Carly Craig won the women’s competition.
In the past the Isle of Man Bank sponsored the event but this year it pulled out. Nedgroup Investments stepped into the breach.
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In this week’s Isle of Man Examiner: A man who jetskied from Scotland to the Isle of Man to see his girlfriend - and thus break Covid-19 regulations - features on page one.
Our reporter was in court to hear the case.
Inside:
Lisa Kim Barnett, aged 42, has admitted being involved in money laundering after she tried to send £5,000 cash in the post in a box of Milk Tray chocolates.
The death of an elderly woman from Peel was probably caused as a result of a faulty electric blanket, an inquest has ruled.