127th edition of festival begins today
A new trophy will be on offer at The Guild this year.
The 127th Manx Music, Speech and Dance Festival has got underway at the Villa Marina this morning.
There are a number of changes for this year, including the introduction of stand-up comedy and newsreading classes.
Vice-chairman Anne Clarke explains how the new silverware pays tribute to a well-known figure:
Amendments to Assisted Dying Bill approved by Tynwald
Bill will now be resubmitted for royal assent
Indoor play business makes 'very difficult decision' to close
All Land Play Centre faced 'many challenges'
No routine GP appointments Wednesday afternoon
Doctors attending education session
Last chance to submit nominations for local authority by-elections
Douglas, Ballaugh and Port St Mary looking for new board members