UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man has selected the winners of its Young Nature Writer competition.
It challenged young people aged 21 and under to write up to 500 words about nature and how it makes them feel.
Sophie Wood, aged eight, was crowned the winner after writing 'knowledgeably' about her garden and the wildlife that visits it.
She was presented with a trophy hand made from local wood, a year's family membership of Manx Wildlife Trust and a goody bag.
Peel commissioners won't renew sailing club lease
Peel Commissioners have told the town’s sailing club they won’t renew the lease on its clubhouse.
Referendum on assisted dying laws?
The Island could be asked to vote in a referendum on assisted dying.
MHK claims entire govt department 'overpaid for 7 years'
Has the whole staff of a department of government been overpaid for seven years?
Charity opens new church and community centre in Braddan
A local charity has officially opened its new church and community centre in Braddan.
Six-monthly car tax under consideration by DOI Minister
Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall says he'll reconsider the administration charge on six-monthly car tax later this year.
Police investigate fire extinguishers incident
Police are investigating after a number of fire extinguishers were set off in Douglas City Centre.
Campaigners' demonstration for assisted dying bill
Campaigners have been outside the House of Keys this morning.
Police investigating Co-Op Duke St fight
Police are investigating a fight which took place within a shop in Central Douglas last week.
