Julie Corkill, the wife of former Chief Minister Richard Corkill, has withdrawn her appeal against convictions for dishonesty.

She was found guilty of three charges of false accounting and one of obtaining money by deception in November, at the end of a high profile trial.

The appeal was due to be heard next week.

The charges relate to grants paid by government towards development of holiday accommodation at the Corkills' former home in Onchan.

She was fined ?10,000 and ordered to pay ?22,500 costs, and has since paid back the tourism grant.

(Picture: Julie Corkill arriving at court for her trial).