Douglas has a new mayor – but a familiar face as its leader.
At a meeting this afternoon, David Ashford of Victoria Ward was named mayor, although that decision has to be ratified at a meeting next week.
David Christian has been named council leader for the next two years.
He says it'll be an important time for the local authority:
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On this day in 1945 Japan surrendered to allied forces
Ramsey Swing Bridge re-opening following repair work
Repair work on 133-year-old structure completed
Water usage 15% above average
According to recent calculations taken by Manx Utilities