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2018 in pictures

Storms, droughts and Vikings: picture highlights from 2018 in the Isle of Man.

A fog bank obscures the road as it rolls through the Sloc valley

Seal pups Michael and Douglas are returned to the wild after being cared for by the MSPCA

Seal pups Michael and Douglas are returned to the wild after being cared for by the MSPCA

Community Police Officers of the Year Paddy Moore and Mike Griffiths. They were jointly nominated by the Constabulary's cadet force

The 2018 World Bonnag Championships at the School Rooms in Dalby

Winter scenes in St John's after overnight snowfall in the West of the island

Winter scenes in the West of the island after overnight snowfall - pictured aboard the sledge is Billy Leece (5) being towed by grandad ChrisWinter scenes in St John's after overnight snowfall in the West of the island

The fountain on Ridgeway Street, Douglas, frozen solid in the bitterly cold weather of the so-called 'Beast from the East' -

Breaking waves and flying debris during Storm Emma caused damage near the War Memorial on Douglas Promenade

Waves breaking over Laxey harbour during Storm Emma

Fire crews work to contain a warehouse blaze on South Quay in Douglas

Nominated champions representing Winter and Summer fight for supremacy during the Oie Voaldyn fire festival in Peel -

Dance group Perree Bane perform outside Harry Kelly's Cottage in Cregneash as part of Laa Boaldyn, or Manx May Day

A service to remember the contribution of the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company to the Dunkirk evacuation, at the site of the recovered anchor from the Mona's Queen III, which was destroyed by a mine on May 29, 1940

The Simon Andrews legacy lap passes through Kirk Michael on Sunday, June 3 2018

His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge visits the grandstand during the Isle of Man TT races

Low water levels reveal a stone bridge that is usually covered by West Baldwin reservoir. The site was previously occupied by several farms

Low water levels reveal a stone bridge that is usually covered by West Baldwin reservoir. The site was previously occupied by several farms

The funeral of Manx road racer Dan Kneen

Historian, Journalist and broadcaster Terry Cringle is given a lift to the Tower of Refuge by the Coastguard

Historian, Journalist and broadcaster Terry Cringle is given a lift to the Tower of Refuge by the Coastguard

Race walker Richard Gerrard accepts a drink from the staff of First Names Group, who created an 'Oasis' at Eary Cushlin to support competitors in the Parish Walk

Sheku Mason, of the Kanneh-Mason trio, rehearsing before Saturday night's performance at the Erin Arts Centre

Exposed water level gauges at West Baldwin (Injebreck) reservoir

Lieutenant Governor Richard Gozney lays a wreath at the Isle of Man National War Memorial, St John's, during Tynwald Day ceremonies

Publicity image for the first 'Nightmare Nights' scare attraction inside Castle Rushen

20-year-old George Blackwell completed a charity swim from Castletown to Gansey Point in aid of mental health charity CALM. The 6,639 metre distance represented the annual number of male deaths by suicide in the UK

The Royal Manx Agricultural Society's Peter Dale and Norman Kelly at the 2018 Royal Manx Agricultural Show at Knockaloe

The 2018 Royal Manx Agricultural Show Grand Parade

Tom Cain with Supreme Champion Limousin 'Foxrock Molly' at the 2018 Royal Manx Agricultural Show

Replacement girder trusses are fabricated at Gallas Foundry as part of the restoration of the Queen's Pier in Ramsey

Trees are brought to life as part of the 'Once Upon a Wild Wood' family day, with author Chris Riddell at Garey ny Cloie, St John's, as part of Manx Litfest 2018

The 2018 'Thriller in the Villa' charity boxing night at the Villa Marina

Scott McVey wins a bout in the 2018 'Thriller in the Villa' charity boxing night at the Villa Marina

A hidden vault in Bridge House, Castletown, is opened to the public as part of the 2018 Heritage Open Days

Manx veteran Hector Duff donates a 'Tommy' soldier to Sulby School, which he attended as a child

An exhibition of the work of the late Charlotte Shafto, organised by Mannin Quilters, in Ballasalla Village Hall

Ramsey Swing Bridge is lit in purple to mark World Prematurity Day

The Christmas lights are switched on outside the Old Courthouse in Ramsey

Inside the workshop of Roger W Smith watchmakers - the Daniels Anniversary watch, one of 35 pieces being created to commemorate the life of George Daniels, are in the final stages of production

Christmas lights are switched on in Market Square, Peel

A candlelit service of Nine Lessons and Carols at the Chapel of St Thomas, King William's College