The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture has a new director of animal and plant health.
Alistair Breed takes over the post, which includes the role of chief veterinary officer.
The department says the job now includes responsibility for plant health which had been split between different parts of DEFA.
Mr Breed has worked at the department since 1989 and is a veterinary surgeon.
Old Castletown Road to fully reopen this afternoon
Manx Utilities says the one way system at White Hoe will be removed this afternoon.
Want to sup? Bring back your cup!
A bar in the south of the Island is appealing for people to return its cups, as it counts down to opening a Port Erin cafe for the summer.
Southern farmers win concert awards
Young farmers in the south of the Island are celebrating - after winning this year's concert.
A&E bed waiting times on the rise
Patients in accident and emergency at Noble's Hospital are waiting almost 60 per cent longer for a bed on a ward.
Warning after used needles found twice in a week in Glen Vine
Residents in Glen Vine are being warned after syringes were found on a footpath twice in a week.
Firefighters called to battery fire
The fire and rescue service says it was called out to a flat fire caused by a rechargeable battery over the weekend.
Part of TT course in Ramsey to close for a month
Part of a busy road in Ramsey is to close for a month next week.
New bowling clubhouse in the south?
A bowling club in Port Erin could be demolished under new plans.
