Checking in with Bradley Chambers halfway through his tenure
Halfway through his tenure, the current Manx Bard says it's been a learning curve to get used to writing requests.
The 11th poet to fill the post, Bradley Chambers says the role is organic, with him responding and reacting accordingly.
He says you have to be able to write at short notice and under pressure.
But he says he's been thriving with the constant deadlines:

'No family should have to live indefinitely between two places'
Ballafesson Methodist Chapel and Hall to officially close
Overnight closures in place on Peel Road for tree works