The highest honour given by Douglas Council has been posthumously awarded to Paul Cowin.
The 'Freedom of the Borough' was given to Paul's family at a ceremony last week.
He passed away in December last year aged 66, after 49 years of service with the local authority.
In being made an Honorary Freeman, Paul's name is added to a list including Sir Winston Churchill, Norman Wisdom and the Bee Gees.
Southern local authority announces inflation-busting rates rise
Port St Mary commissioners have announced an inflation-busting rates rise.
Number of road tax disc fines drops by half
The number of people handed fines for not displaying a road tax disc has halved over the space of year.
EV drivers could be able to install street chargers
Electric vehicle users could apply for permission to have on-street chargers in future - but the details are still being worked on.
Road closed for a week by landslip
Slieau Whallian Road in German has been closed because of a landslip.
School suspension figures released
Education Minister Daphne Caine says 58 secondary students were suspended from school for more than 10 days last year.
Police launch recruitment drive
The police have launched their first recruitment drive of the year.
Second amber weather warning issued today
Ronaldsway Met Office has issued this week's second amber weather warning for coastal overtopping and minor inner harbour flooding.
Mountain Road closed after snow
The Mountain Road is shut this morning because of snow and icy conditions.
