Douglas Council has elected a new mayor for the next year.
Councillor Carol Malarkey is set to take over from David Ashford who has served in the role for the last 12 months.
Mrs Malarkey has previously served as deputy mayoress and will take up the post from May the 8th.
She gave us a run down of what the new job entails and why it’s of special importance to her:
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Road closed after crash
Police say a road in the west of the Island will be closed until this evening.
Worries about fire pollution in Glen Maye
Commissioners in the west of the Island says they'll look into the pollution from coal fires and log burners.
UK businessman wants to hear about mobile signal at sea
Can you pick up a mobile signal in the middle of the Irish Sea?
Minister quizzed over new Meat Plant director
Agriculture Minister Clare Barber says a former MHK was appointed to the board of the Island's meat plant because the company urgently needed two directors.
Yellow weather warning this weekend
A yellow weather warning for coastal overtopping has been issued for this weekend.
Education boss retires
The Department of Education, Sport and Culture says it'll be looking for a new chief officer next year.
Steam Packet warns of sailing delays today
The Steam Packet says some of its sailings will be running late today.
Know someone who's made a difference to their community?
Nominations have opened for a special community award in Onchan.
