Laxey singing sensation Samantha Barks is through to the next round of the BBC TV series 'I'd Do Anything'.
The 17 year-old impressed judges once again at the weekend, and is one of the seven remaining contenders as Lord Lloyd-Webber and his team search for a star to play Nancy in a new West End production of Oliver.
She admits she is overwhelmed by the local support she continues to receive:
Court for taxi driver accused of asking customer to perform sex acts
45-year-old accused of causing 'public outrage'
Kewaigue Hill set to close for three days later this week
It is for repositioning of pipework
Protections for local authority members, permitted development, and bees: 2026 Tynwald Day petitions in brief
More than twenty petitioners present their case to the Manx parliament
All of Island's Christian denominations to be represented at special service
Gathering to 'pray for the nation' at 7pm
