Four people from the Isle of Man have been recognised in the New Year’s honours list.

They are: Mary Bridson for her work with the St John Ambulance, former First Deemster David Doyle, businessman Stewart Clague and Martin Benson of Rushen Emergency Ambulance.

Mary Bridson has been awarded the British Empire Medal.

David Doyle receives a CBE for outstanding service to Manx law.

Stewart Clague becomes an MBE for his contribution to the Isle of Man and the Lonan and Laxey community.

Martin Benson has awarded the British Empire Medal.

He has been pivotal in the Rushen Emergency Ambulance for more than 40 years and in the First Responders scheme which he runs in parallel.

We have spoken to the recipients and will print a longer story about the honours in next week’s Isle of Man Examiner, which will be on sale a day earlier than usual on Monday (New Year’s Eve).