Castletown commissioner Richard McAleer has announced he'll be standing as an MHK at this year's General Election.
He's declared as an independent candidate for the new constituency of Arbory, Castletown and Malew ahead of September's vote.
The 46-year-old believes the Island needs a new generation of politicians and says if elected he'll 'work tirelessly' to ensure essential services are protected and 'taxpayers' cash is spent responsibly.
Drone investigation suggests radio interference at work
A UK investigator says radio interference may have been behind a drone's strange behaviour in the south of the Island.
MHK questions minimum wage tax and NI payments
How much did minimum wage workers pay into government coffers last year?
Former Montpelier boss faces bankruptcy hearing
The multimillionaire head of a former trust company that went into liquidation could be declared bankrupt this summer.
Commissioners disappointed over end of police drop-ins
Commissioners in Onchan say they're sad to see the end of community police drop-in sessions for the village.
Manx Utilities minds its dam business
Manx Utilities says it's taking on a big project on a dam near South Barrule.
92 new homes for Peel approved
Peel will get a new housing estate of more than 90 homes after planners approved proposals from developer Dandara.
No data on government workers with emotional support animals
The government says while it discourages employees bringing pets to work, it doesn't have a policy on emotional support animals.
Get your Covid vaccination from this week
A spring coronavirus vaccination programme is due to start next week.
