Retailers have had a tough time of it over recent years.

The pandemic meant they couldn’t open their doors for weeks.

Now they’ve been hit with another blow.

The Examiner has the story on page one.

Also this week:

Friday’s bank holiday might have been cancelled - but not for everyone.

A plane impounded by the government after Flybe collapsed has been released but no money has been paid.

More details about the Castle Mona Hotel renovation plan.

The Chief Minister begins the process of ending the state of emergency.

A long report on the committee examining the fallout of the promenade scheme. Its members asked politicians and construction chiefs about the many problems the development has suffered.

Schools will reopen for four year groups from June 22. We report which.

After weeks of being unable to conduct our street interviews, they’re back this week. We ask members of the public how they’ve been managing during lockdown.

Bad news for money launderer Elton Sheldon.

Good news about the television licence for the over-75s.

Three people in an inflatable dinghy are lucky to be alive after being badly prepared to go to sea.

Why an Isle of Man Border Force is to be created.

A new law could make the wearing of helmets compulsory for cyclists.

A Black Lives Matters demonstration is to be held.

The Chief Constable writes about the scourge of racism.

Port Erin could be the home of glamorous camping. We have new details of a plan for the village.

A campaigner who wants cheaper gas is worried about how the sacking of Policy Minister Chris Thomas will affect things.

Our historic front page comes from a 1960 Isle of Man Weekly Times. It leads with a man who changes his sex. Sixty years ago, that was a remarkable story.

In the centre pages we look at how Port Erin’s businesses are trying to get back to normal.

Watchmaker Roger Smith tells us about his company during lockdown.

Estate agent Peter Wood is remembered.

A Manx company’s new product is helping the fitness industry.

Our look back at races of the past continues in our TT News section.

We examine BMW’s time in the island and remember an old star who’s died aged 70.

Plus your letters, our popular crossword and plenty of community news.

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