A local florist is once again preparing the iconic laurel garlands presented to winners at this year’s TT races.
Flower Studio IOM is making 64 handmade garlands, with up to 80 individually pinned laurel leaves used in each one.
Owner Heidi Baker says there’s something very special about creating a piece of living TT history.
She adds it’s an absolute honour to make the awards, although by the end of the process she may be in need of a massage and sauna session.
Consultation open for tougher penalties for dog attacks on livestock
The Isle of Man could introduce tougher laws for dog owners whose pets attack livestock.
Just three questions for ministers at practice week Keys sitting
The House of Keys will sit during practice week in TT - with three questions for ministers.
Peel welcomes first cruise ship of the year today
Peel will get her first cruise ship visit of the season later.
Airport radar concerns raised over planned south windfarm
Manx Utilities chair John Wannenburgh says the effect a windfarm in the south of the Island might have on airport radar has been studied.
One way to go! Mountain Road goes one way today
The Mountain Road will close this morning - and when it reopens, it'll be one-way.
Swedish ex-footballer says he'll fight Island's most famous boxer!
Former footballer Zlatan Ibrahimovic claims he'll fight Island boxer Tyson Fury in August.
Tributes paid to million-selling Island crime novelist
Tributes are being paid to an Island writer whose work is being turned into a movie starring Martin Freeman this year.
Fire service issues advice after crews respond to controlled burn
The Fire and Rescue Service is asking people to take suitable precautions when lighting a controlled burn, after a callout today.
