The Manx Independent has undertaken a survey to find out how many litter louts have been fined.

You can see our findings in the paper today.

Also this week:

Eleven jobs are to go as Jack Frost shuts.

Why a Canadian couple have switched on the Laxey Wheel.

Bruce Anstey is too ill to take part in the TT this year.

The Isle of Man’s first silver medal at the Commonwealth Games.

A 38-year-old Douglas man has been convicted of bringing drugs to the island after a package was sent to his neighbour’s address in error.

A local businessman and an advocate have appeared alongside a third man charged with offences relating to insufficient compliance with anti-money laundering regulations.

The aggregate, concrete, paving and tarmac that will be used to redevelop Douglas promenades would cover an area equivalent to more than 263 football pitches. More facts about the scheme inside today.

Douglas Council’s finance director, Geoffrey Bolt, has retired after a career in local government spanning 43 years.

We find out what would happen if people really did ditch plastic, depriving the incinerator of material to burn.

The Isle of Man is in danger of ’sleepwalking into a surveillance society’, an expert warns.

Speaker of the House of Keys Juan Watterson calls for an investigation into poverty in the Isle of Man.

Mera Royle, who last week won the prestigious BBC Young Folk Musician of the Year award, tells us of her amazement at being crowned the winner.

The Isle of Man has seen a rise in population, according to government statistics.

Shawn Anthony Bartlett, aged 33, of Douglas has been punished by Deputy High Bailiff Jayne Hughes after admitting being drunk and disorderly.

Planning permission has been granted for a former electrial shop in Douglas to be transformed into a wine warehouse with a deli/cafe.

The starter’s flag is set to be waved on a museum dedicated to the TT in time for this year’s races.

Arguing the economic benefit was a key reason controversial plans for a care home in Port Erin were approved. We report the details.

The Methodist church in Castletown has appealed against refusal of its plan for new windows.

Thomas Edward Firth of Union Mills has been punished after admitting driving while he was under the influence of cannabis.

After a week of competition and top performances the winners of the Easter Festival of Full Length Plays have been announced, and we feature two page of photos.

The Island Life 20-page entertainment and leisure section includes a preview of the Gaiety performance of Chess and a look back at Peter Pan.

The paper also has the Isle of Man’s What’s On guide, a seven-day television guide, all the action from the Commonwealth Games, a look forward to the weekend’s sport, your letters and lots of community news.

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