This week’s Examiner leads with the news that public services unions are balloting members on a three-year pay offer for government workers.

The proposed pay rise would see Tynwald members’ salary increased.

Also this week:

A meals on wheels provider has announced it is closing its doors just weeks before Christmas.

The ballot papers are out as postal workers vote on whether to take industrial action.

An island high school has admitted using single-use cutlery due to a staff shortage and says it ‘won’t happen again’.

A money launderer’s plan for a gold bullion store at Ronaldsway.

The treasurer of a land speed record fund tells a jury she was out of her depth.

The EU comes calling as Brussels officials criticise zero percent business rate.

An Irish MEP hits out at law firm on Twitter.

Liquidators of three failed investment funds seek to question two former directors under oath.Paul Speller looks ahead to the House of Keys in his political preview.

The guidelines given to faith organisations visiting the island’s schools.

Manx beaches pledge to reach 2006 EU standards, by 2020.

Undergrowth, overground, wallabying free, marsupials are safe, states Environment Minister.

Planners make a decision on a proposed chicken shop for Ballasalla.

A watch maker receives royal approval.

Proposals for 130 homes at Great Meadow, Castletown have met opposition as residents demand longer to respond to 1,000 page application.

Coverage and pictures of Douglas’ Christmas lights switch on.

What happened when children from Crossroad Carers took over BBC Radio 2.

Charles Guard’s new book sees the island explored from above.

In business:

How 3,000 students will benefit from financial education.

‘Nobody is immune from the threat of online crime.’

In Sport:

Island FA’s u18s lose out in County Cup.

Peel go three points clear at the top of the Canada Life Premier League.

Shock result in Shimmin Wilson cup.

And all the rest of the weekend’s round-up.

Terry Cringle continues to detail the life of George Moore in Times Past.

Plus readers’ letters, jobs, motors and horoscopes.

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