Special events to mark D-Day 80th next week

Special events will take place next week to mark the 80th anniversary of a pivotal World War 2 military operation.

The D-Day Landings will be honoured across the Island, including a service of reflection on June 6 at St John's Church and a beacon by the war memorial lit at 9:15pm. 

His Excellency and Lady Lorimer, the President of Tynwald and the Chief Minister will lay wreaths at the ceremony.

Key landmarks such as Douglas Promenade, the Tower of Refuge, the Legislative Buildings, the Imperial Buildings and Ramsey Swing Bridge will also be lit in red.