Douglas Borough Council has selected the town’s Mayor for the next year.
Councillor Janet Thommeny will succeed Raina Chatel following confirmation at the Annual Council meeting on 11 May.
Councillor Thommeny says she’s delighted at the appointment and as a retired mental health nurse, she’s particularly looking forward to the charity work attached to the role:
Island's Gaza vigil shifts location
A vigil to remember those who've lost their lives in Gaza will move to Douglas Promenade this week.
Can you help with TT grub hub tubs?
If you're feeling a little bit too tubby, a Braddan church says you may be able to help it.
Bedsit plans for Douglas hotel
A hotel in Douglas could become a block of 27 bedsits under new plans.
Don't fall for Facebook bus scam, say police
Police are warning people not to fall for a scam claiming to offer free public transport on the Island.
DfE granted Mountain Road closure next weekend
Part of the Mountain Road will close again next weekend while the Department for Enterprise carries out filming.
Free entry for children's Wildlife Park event!
The Curraghs Wildlife Park says children get in free this week for a special event.
Turkish interpreter needed for court
Could you help translate Turkish for a court?
Want to be a commissioner on multiple boards?
There's no limit to how many local authorities you can stand for election in, according to Cabinet Office Minister David Ashford.
