New poetry ambassador takes throne
A writer from Maughold says she’s thrilled to have been selected as the 2017 Manx Bard.
Sara Goodwins was chosen at a ceremony in Gansey and takes over the role from John Dog Callister.
She becomes the fourth bard after seeing off the challenge of other poets.
Sara admitted it’s quite an honour.
Taxi drivers told not leave vehicles unattended for more than 40 minutes
DOI agrees maximum time for vehicles to be left unattended in taxi ranks
Latest cruise ship arrives in Manx waters
The Seabourn Venture has visited the Calf and Douglas
Why are we short on volunteers?
We ask why fewer people seem to have the time for charitable causes on the Island
Age of trees in plantations led to extent of storm damage, says forester
Extreme storms over winter saw thousands of trees toppled