British naval warfare expert Eric Grove will visit the Island next month to explain what role the Steam Packet played in the First World War.
Professor Grove will give a lecture at the Manx Museum as part of the year long ‘This Terrible Ordeal’ exhibition.
He currently works at Liverpool Hope University and will be visiting on May 16th – tickets are on sale now.
Curator of social history Matthew Richardson says many people don’t understand the Island’s role in the warfare:
Manx Care working to improve service for neurodivergent people
Health Minister Claire Christian says she's working with Manx Care to improve the Island's care for those with neurodivergent conditions.
Road blocked because of fire at Peel Golf Club
Police say the Douglas Road in Peel is closed while firefighters tackle a fire on Peel Golf Course.
Solar panel work at NSC starts this week
Manx Utilities says it'll start inspections at the Island's largest sports facility this week as it plans how to install solar panels.
Senior advocates in line for £40 an hour pay rise
Advocates will be getting a pay rise under new regulations to be laid before Tynwald in June.
Castletown rates have gone down despite higher bills, says chairman
Castletown commissioners chairman Tony Brown says the local authority has reduced its rates - despite bills rising.
Too early to say when Northern reuse facility will reopen
The Department of Infrastructure says it's working with the northern tip's contractor to set a date for its reuse site reopening.
Lifeboat crew's tribute to Australian rescuers after tragedy
Peel's lifeboat crew has paid tribute to rescuers who lost their lives in Australia.
Final TT preparations mean Mountain Road closures
The Mountain Road will close for up to three evenings later this month as last-minute work takes place to make sure everything's ready for TT.
