This week’s Isle of Man Examiner we report on a pensioner’s frustration about immigration rules.

He wants permission for his Thai wife to stay in the Isle of Man.

Also this week:

The number of government employees on high salaries.

Our tourism chiefs are trying to entice people to visit the island by promising a digital detox.

A union chief has launched a petition calling on MHKs to demand Chief Minister Howard Quayle to intervene in the negotiations with the island’s teachers.

A second Chinese take-away in the island is to stay closed as the a result of the coronavirus threat.

Strictly Come Dancing star Anton du Beke visited the Isle of Man and made a few dreams come true...

Ten new double deckers and six single deckers will be delivered to the island this year.

Meet a woman who has been helping to solve the nursing shortage by attracting people from the Philippines.

Three MLCs are to stand again when they’re up for election. Also, the Chief Minister doesn’t like the voting sytem for Legislative Council.

A look at the weekend’s careers fair.

Three people have appeared in court after a fight broke out during a wake at a pub in Peel.

Another chapter in a tortuous space odyssey has been played out in the high court. Manx space exploration company Excalibur Almaz has been embroiled in a legal battle, both here and in the States, with wealthy Japanese entrepreneur Takafumi Horie.

The costs of providing patient transport to the airport have been outlined in Tynwald.

Some 200 lorry operators have applied to register under new goods vehicle regulations.

A mass brawl between players and fans at a football match in Pulrose has led to four people being charged with affray.

A man from Andreas and his mother fear being left trapped in Thailand after their flight was cancelled due to coronavirus concerns.

Peel Commissioners have confirmed that the annual refuse charge to each home will rise by £10 from April.

The lagoon where silt from Peel marina will be dried is under construction. We report more details.

A charity is paying for new ECG machines for the hospital.

A gambling addict who stole scratch cards while working in a shop has been sentenced.

A hen harrier born in the Isle of Man in 2019 has been found dead beside baits laced with poison.

Alterations to plans for a 96-home plan for Castletown.

A setback for proposals for Port St Mary’s railway station. But the toy museum should go ahead.

In our street interviews, we ask people what they think of our heritage railways.

The island has been documented in a new Youtube video from a married couple who share their trips with thousands of followers.

Children from 17 island primary schools enjoyed a day of activities and debates within the Tynwald Chamber at an annual Fairtrade conference.

The Met Office’s review of January’s weather.

Two pages of photos from a superhero-themed dress down day was held at Henry Bloom Noble School, in Douglas.

A travel agent has moved into Thomas Cook’s old premises.

But another is pulling out of its Douglas shop.

Good news for Greenlight TV.

A Manx law firm beats its rival to an award in a London ceremony.

How fishing businesses are being urged to help clean up the environment.

Plus there are 10 pages of business news, all the weekend sport action in our Final Whistle section, your letters, the property sales column, the social diary, planning notices and lots of community news.

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