In this week’s Isle of Man Examiner: Why prisoners are now being allowed to have mobile phones in their cells.

The lead story is about the cancellation of the TT next year.

We look at the economic impact.

Inside:

The Health Minister has responded to criticism over the launch of private seven-day Covid-19 tests.

Jamie Lee Raby, a 37-year-old bricklayer who stole cash from Pulrose pub’s social club, has been sentenced.

The Department of Infrastructure has been accredited as a Mercedes Benz service centre after buying a lot of buses from the German company.

Strongman Sam Brand has broken a world record.

Alistair Ramsay looks at our politicians’ ’pay rise’ and says it’s not as simple as it first looks.

Sexual abuse survivor Christine Urquart is preparing to launch a Manx charity, Ellan Vannin Victims Service.

Shynia Forrester-McElevey, aged 21, cut a bouncer’s lip and face at a bar, a court has heard.

In our street interviews, we ask about post offices. As more and more close, how important are they really to you?

We have also been gauging opinion about the re-opened Douglas promenade.

Geraint Richard Darren Hughes, aged 38, has admitted assaulting his partner causing her actual bodily harm.

In our Buildings at Risk feature, we look at the area we now think of as the Sea Terminal in Douglas.

There are eight action-packed sports pages in all this week.

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

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