Parents have spoken of their dismay at The Children’s Centre’s shock announcement that it is closing nurseries and after school and holiday clubs.

Today’s Isle of Man Examiner leads with this story.

In other news:

Manx Grand Prix riders are preparing to drive a van full of humanitarian aid to a Syrian refugee camp.

Alan Buck explains that volunteer cooks have come out in force to support a new initiative aimed at helping the elderly and other vulnerable members of the community.

Ever wanted to run a Coffee Republic outlet? Now is your chance. We report why.

There’s a special report by Julie Blackburn about mental health.

In the latest court news, a woman has admitted a charge in connection with a collision which saw the victim have his leg amputated.

Chief Minister Howard Quayle has spoken to Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon in a bid to avoid scallop wars.

Reporter Sam Turton was in Peel for the official opening of a £5.2 million sheltered housing scheme.

There’s two pages of pictures from the Cronk-y-Voddy ploughing match.

In business news, Zurich International has opened its new offices at Isle of Man Business Park.

Lawyer Jorden has set her sights on the New York Bar.

In sport, the Italian Motorcycling Federation has issued a ban which means its riders won’t be able to ride in the TT and MGP.

And there’s a report on the Isle of Man FA’s under-18s match against Norfolk in the FA County Youth Cup.

The Examiner is in the shops now.