The Manxman completes a series of tests in Douglas and Heysham as it prepares to welcome passengers.

The BBC’s Ewan Gawne says his mother felt a responsibility to pass Manx down, as it is a “precious jewel”.

An initiative that aims to train barbers to help vulnerable clients will launch in early October.

The British Medical Association says medics should be able to refuse to play a role “for any reason”.