A church in the capital has been granted cathedral status by Pope Francis.
The announcement comes following Douglas being awarded city status as part of the late Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee in June last year.
St Mary of the Isle will now be a co-cathedral alongside the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King in Liverpool.
Monsignor John Devine, parish priest, says it’s wonderful news for Catholics across the Island.
Police warn against speeding
Police are warning against speeding as Road Safety Week continues.
Progress made on designing new school, says minister
The Education Minister says substantial progress has been made on the design of the new Castle Rushen High School.
Ramsey flood defence plans to go on show
Plans for Ramsey harbour's flood defence scheme will go on display next week.
Free parking offered to Xmas shoppers
If you're doing your Christmas shopping in the capital, there'll be free parking for you.
Over 25% of imported energy classed as green
Over a quarter of the energy imported from the UK last year was classified as green.
Island GPs have fewer patients than UK docs
The Island's health minister says the Island's GPs each have far fewer patients on average than their UK counterparts.
Award-winning pub reopens
An award-winning pub in the North has reopened.
Mountain Road closed until tomorrow lunchtime
The Department of Infrastructure says the Mountain Road will remain closed for the rest of today.
