Douglas has been awarded city status by Her Majesty the Queen.
As part of platinum jubilee celebrations, Douglas Borough Council applied for city status alongside 38 other local authorities from the UK, Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories.
Peel was also in the running but has not been successful.
Council Leader Claire Wells says city status gives us a global platform to promote Douglas, and the whole Island, celebrating our rich heritage, culture, diversity and strength of community.
Heritage charity asks members to update details after manx.net changes
A charity supporting the Island's heritage attractions is asking members to make sure their contact details are up to date after manx.net email changes announced this week.
Government publishes praise for new school meals
The Department of Education, Sport and Culture has published praise for its new school meals sent by parents.
Pre-paid debit cards being considered as MiCard alternative
Treasury's considering pre-paid debit cards, cash or cheque payments as alternatives for providing benefits to people once MiCards are axed at the end of the year.
Local authority plans for new works depot
Castletown commissioners are hoping to get a new works depot on garages off Westhill Avenue.
Tynwald vote approves Minimum Wage increase
Tynwald's voted to approve a 9.9% increase in the minimum wage from £12.25 to £13.46 per hour.
Tynwald members won't get their half-term break yet
Tynwald members won't get a half-term break in February yet - but will discuss the issue again next year.
TT star launches new YouTube channel
An island TT racer has launched a new YouTube channel, showing off his experience of this year's Classic TT.
New gelato shop for Laxey!
An Island business says it's closing one shop - but opening another.
