The government is considering how border controls - brought in for lockdown - can be eased.

This week’s Isle of Man Examiner reports more.

The lead story is about a man whose cocaine importation plan was foiled.

Also on the front page, we ask pubs how things went when they were allowed to open again.

Inside:

The stone Three Legs on the slopes of North Barrule has sparked a lot of debate.

Flights have resumed to London City airport. But now there is a question mark over the service.

A Noble’s Hospital doctor accused of having an affair has resigned before a misconduct hearing.

More people are considering moving to the island.

A debate about the huge public sector pensions liaibilty will go ahead, despite some members’ misgivings.

Most children went back to school on Monday.

We catch up with some of Ballakermeen’s pupils about their experiences in lockdown.

Our big picture was taken at Bunscoill Ghaelgagh as pupils returned.

Organisations are getting the ball rolling again after lockdown to improve the island’s domestic abuse challenges. Reporter Jess Ward talks to the Joanna Simpson Foundation, The Children’s Centre and Space 4 Action (S4A).

A man found with more than £2,300 worth of cocaine in his flat has been jailed.

Designs for a new recreation park in the parish of Rushen have been unveiled.

Onchan MHK Rob Callister has been given two government roles.

Supporters of Ramsey’s Queen’s Pier will soon be able to take their first steps on the landmark.

There’s been some easing of Covid restrictions at the Jane Crookall maternity unit - and more could be lifted early next month.

We go back to a 1954 edition of the Isle of Man Weekly Times for our This Week in History feature.

Costs at a government-owned nursing home in Douglas have been queried by an MHK.

Swimming pools across the island are reopening. But no date has yet been given for the biggest.

Lots of scarecrows entered a competition in the south of the island. We went along for a look.

Staycations are a way of helping the Manx economy now we are effectively trapped in the island. We find out more in our business news section.

The international shipping industry has warned of a threat to global trade from a mounting crisis on board merchant vessels.

An experienced yoga expert has been forced to close her studio because of financial pressures caused by Covid-19.

The football season should start on August 15, if plans go ahead. Our sports pages have more information.

Our sports team also look back at 70 years of the Castletown Sports Stadium.

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

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