Mec Vannin looks past pomp and ceremony
This year's Tynwald Day was one of commemoration for Island politics.
It's 600 years since the introduction of the Customary Law Act - the earliest Manx statute in writing - and the 150th anniversary of popular parliamentary elections.
But it wasn't all celebrations.
The Mec Vannin party, which has long campaigned for the Isle of Man to assert its independence, set up its perennial stall at the gates of the festival site today.
Mark Kermode is chairman:
Taxi fares on the Island to rise
RTLC determines maximum fares to be charged later this month
Weather causes changes to today's sailing schedule
Some services cancelled while Larne crossings pushed back 24 hours
Kewaigue closure in place this weekend for manhole replacement
Manx Utilities says a further closure will be needed next weekend
New Captain of the Parish of Arbory appointed
Claire Whiteway was chosen by the Lieutenant Governor Sir John Lorimer
