Kirrie Jenkins has announced she'll stand for Arbory, Castletown & Malew in the general election.
A commissioner for the area, Mrs Jenkins says her priorities will include protecting the Manx countryside and opposing developments which would industrialise the landscape.
The financial services worker adds coming from a farming background gives her an understanding of the challenges facing food production and rural communities.
The Island is set to go to the polls on Thursday, September 24.
Northern tip's re-use area to open again next month
The Northern Civic Amenity site's reuse area will open for three days a week from next month.
Mountain Road closed for TT sign removal
The Department of Infrastructure says the Mountain Road is now closed until no later than midday, Tuesday, June 16
Decision on Summerland campaigners' appeal this week
A deemster will reveal whether a group fighting for new inquests into the Summerland disaster has won a vital appeal this week.
More works on Old Castletown Road this week
Manx Utilities says temporary traffic lights will be back in Kewaigue this week.
Airport says flights may be affected by morning's fog
The airport says the foggy conditions this morning could affect flights.
Could the Grandstand be getting a new entrance plaza?
Douglas Council's launched an online survey to gather people's views about the future of Noble's Park.
Caine to defend seat in general election
Education minister Daphne Caine says she'll defend her seat in September.
June sitting of Tynwald to take place today
Tynwald's June sitting gets underway this morning, with 11 questions and 27 items on the agenda.
