The Isle of Man’s Lieutenant Governor has been made Patron of Peel’s RNLI station.
To mark the occassion - Sir John Lorimer and his wife Philippa joined the crew aboard its new Shannon class lifeboat for a training exercise on Sunday.
Under calm and sunny conditions, the crew demonstrated the £2.2m lifeboat’s capabilities - being the most advanced lifeboat in the RNLI fleet.
The new lifeboat will be named on May 14, new lifeboat, before the RNLI celebrates its 200th Anniversary in 2024.
TT footbridge construction to close road
Part of the TT course will shut tomorrow while a footbridge is installed.
Police name biker who died in Ballamodha crash
Police say a motorcyclist has died after a crash earlier this week.
Peel cars return home
There's a chance to see two of the world's smallest production cars, which have returned home this weekend.
Benefits claimant abused staff
A man frustrated over his benefits claim subjected government staff to a barrage of abuse.
Euro game road closures approved
North Quay in Douglas will be closed for the home nations football matches during this year's Euros.
Whale and Dolphin watching event on Sunday
A wildlife charity is holding its first spotting event of the year this weekend.
Northern lights a possibility this weekend
The Island could be in for a Bank holiday aurora show this weekend.
Can we use the UK NHS app?
Questions about the UK's NHS mobile app will be raised in the House of Keys next week.
