Diane Kelsey MLC has been appointed the Isle of Man government's Armed Forces Champion.
The politician will encourage recognition and support for men and women, who serve or have served in the British Armed Forces.
Mrs Kelsey spent 23 years as an Engineer Officer with the Royal Air Force and will be taking over from Juan Watterson after 10 years in the position.
Mr Watterson will continue his duties as Honorary Colonel of the Island's Army Cadet Force.
Douglas council to build solar energy farm
Douglas council is to start producing its own sustainable solar energy.
Paperless bills for gas in future?
Gas customers say they've been told they're being moved to paperless bills by Island Energy.
Man bit mum and assaulted police
A man who bit his own mother on the head has appeared in court.
Used needles aren't recyclable plastic, says council
Douglas council is asking people to dispose of waste responsibly after finding used needles in plastic recycling bins.
'No evidence of petrol profiteering' says OFT chair
The Office of Fair Trading says it doesn't have any evidence of petrol suppliers profiteering on the Island.
Winter weather on the way, says Met Office
A sharp drop in temperatures could mean a freezing start to next week, according to the Met Office.
'No plans to privatise NHS' says chief minister
The chief minister says there are no plans to privatise the Island's health system at the moment.
Teenagers accused of stealing three cars
Two teenagers have appeared in court after allegedly stealing three cars and driving them around the Island.
