Laxey singing sensation Samantha Barks is through to the next round of the BBC TV series 'I'd Do Anything'.
The 17 year-old impressed judges once again at the weekend, and is one of the seven remaining contenders as Lord Lloyd-Webber and his team search for a star to play Nancy in a new West End production of Oliver.
She admits she is overwhelmed by the local support she continues to receive:
Isle of Man's senior Roman Catholic priest pays tribute to Pope Francis
'Even though you know someone is very ill or dying, it's still a shock'
Stretch of Glen Helen Road to shut for highway repair works
Closure will be in place from 9.30am on Tuesday 22 April until 4.30pm on Thursday 24 April
Have your chance to speak to the Manx Care board
Q&A session to take place at Braddan's Roundhouse
Commissioners' disappointment as Cregneash bus service 'permanently withdrawn'
'Essential seasonal connection' lost, says Arbory and Rushen authority