Four residents on Queen's New Year Honours List

Thursday, 31 December 2015 00:00

Four people from the Isle of Man have been included in The Queen's New Year Honours List.

John Apsden - the recently retired chief executive of the Financial Supervision Commission - will receive an MBE for his services to financial supervision.

Also gaining the honour is Hugh Davidson, for his work with charities and the Manx community, and David Vick for his services to insurance and pensions.

In addition Dorothea Gell will receive a British Empire Medal - the former district nurse is receiving her accolade for service to the Manx community and the many charities she supports.

More from Isle of Man News

Food under grill sparks emergency services callout

Firefighters were called to a house in Ramsey at the weekend.
Accessibility plans submitted for Royal Chapel

One of the Island's best-known churches could be getting new accessibility features.
12 questions for the House of Keys today

The House of Keys sits later this morning, with a dozen questions and one new law to discuss.
Pre-TT Classic countdown underway

With just three weeks to go until racing gets underway, the Southern 100 club has released details of the pre-TT Classic meeting.
No corruption after candidate's allegations

Ramsey Town Commissioners have announced that no evidence of corruption was found during the local authority's recent election.
Don't be "that guy", say firefighters

If you're planning on spending the Bank Holiday in the countryside, the Fire and Rescue Service says don't be the person who starts a wildfire.
Cat sanctuary opens for season today

There's a double bank holiday celebration in Santon today!
Farm joins viral challenge's return!

An 11 year old viral challenge is back - and videos of it on the Isle of Man are already helping raise awareness of a new good cause.