Dave Martin says he is proud to take on the role which was first held by an ancestor 400 years ago.

The challenge sees competitors strive to walk through all 17 Isle of Man parishes within 24 hours.

Queen Camilla’s visit to Douglas to grant it city status was “fantastic”, the council’s leader says.

Sailings of the Ben-my-Chree to Heysham were cancelled on Sunday as 60mph gusts hit the island.