Ceremony held at the end of Litfest
The new Manx Bard has been named.
Well known Manx language lover John 'Dog' Callister was crowned in a ceremony at the end of Manx Litfest on Sunday.
He succeeds Stacey Astill.
John 'Dog' gave his thoughts on poetry to Manx Radio afterwards:
Campaign group brands Summerland inquest decision 'deplorable'
'Our pursuit for justice continues'
No new evidence to justify fresh inquests, says Attorney General in Summerland ruling
Decision follows campaign by victims’ families and lawyers who argued the original inquests were flawed and key evidence overlooked
Attorney General declines application for fresh Summerland inquests
Prolonged campaign has sought to re-open case
Mountain Road closed following road traffic collision
Anticipated to remain shut until approximately 7pm