An IT manager for a financial company says he'll stand in this year's election.
47 year old Hugo Yates says he settled into the Island and started a family after moving here 20 years ago.
He'll contest the House of Keys election in the Douglas North constituency.
This year will see the Island go to the polls on Thursday, September 24.
Extra food hygiene course for Island businesses
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture says it's arranged an extra training session for food outlets worried about a new hygiene scheme.
Two ferry crossings cancelled because of weather
Two ferry sailings tomorrow have been called off because of weather.
Police appeal for dashcam footage in wake of fire
Police say dashcam footage may hold the key to what caused a fire at a building in Douglas at the weekend.
Plantation work in Ballaugh sparks warning to users
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture is asking people to take care in a plantation in the north of the Island this week.
Charity launches free cat spaying scheme
Cat owners can get their pets neutered for free thanks to a new scheme launching this week.
School writes to parents over nicotine pouches
A high school in the west of the Island has written to parents about nicotine pouches.
Mains work will mean no water for some Peel residents
Some residents in Peel will be without water from 11pm tonight.
Wednesday sailings under threat from poor weather
The Steam Packet Company says two sailings tomorrow could be facing disruption.
