Douglas Council leader, David Christian, has been honoured with the freedom of the borough.
The accolade was confirmed at a special meeting of the council last Friday - after members unanimously agreed the motion.
Councillor John Skinner, who proposed it, says Mr Christian's commitment to the people is 'second to none'.
The leader of the borough was elected to his post in Douglas' centenary year of 1996.
Manx Care issue addiction advice following heroin overdoses
Manx Care has issued a statement following two near fatal heroin overdoses last night.
One side of PSM prom to close for a year from Friday
One side of the Promenade in Port St Mary will be closed to pedestrians for a year.
Man denies domestic abuse against ex-partner
A man has denied domestic abuse against a former partner.
Motiv8 holding Naloxone nasal spray drop-in session this Thursday
A free drop-in session is taking place this week for those who want to collect lifesaving treatment for those suffering from opioid addiction.
Don't fall for fair fraud, says school
An Island school says it's being targeted by scammers.
Suspended sentence for man who drunkenly assaulted woman
A man who assaulted a woman in a drunken rage has narrowly escaped being sent to prison.
Waste on the agenda for Bride Commissioners tonight
Bride commissioners meet tonight, for the first time since pulling out of the north's civic amenity site.
Castletown piano plea strikes a chord
Could the outdoor piano return to Castletown Square after more than seven months?
