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A successor has been appointed to outgoing High Bailiff, Michael Moyle.
Current chairman of the magistrates' bench John Needham will take over the role, when Mr Moyle retires at the end of January 2010.
Mr Needham's appointment has been confirmed by Government House.
Isle of Man Government welcomes Middle East ceasefire
Israel and Lebanon have agreed a three-week pause in fighting
Police warn school leavers underage drinking has 'serious consequences'
Year 11s set to go on study leave over the next week
Gas supplier provides reassurance amid ongoing global market volatility
Isle of Man Energy expects any price rise in June to be 'modest'
Farmers in race against time after freight backlog in Heysham
Concern for crops and animals after delays to feed and fertiliser deliveries
Further changes to sailing schedule due to tidal restrictions
Manxman crossings affected over next three days