In this week’s Isle of Man Examiner, we report on a tragedy in which a young pilot from the Isle of Man died in Dubai.

Also this week:

The latest on the stabbing in Peel.

Why Steve Mercer, the injured TT rider, is being taken to court by the ACU.

How the government is hoping to cut carbon emissions from houses and flats.

A health service boss gives his frank verdict on the failings of the health service after the Michael report that highlighted lots of shortcomings.

We reveal details of the deal that’s ended the Post Office dispute.

Two men have appeared in court after causing ’considerable damage’ to land at Ayres nature reserve.

Banned driver Jason Norman Harry Ernest McNulty, who was caught behind the wheel for a ninth time, has been jailed.

A chartered accountant jailed for stealing more than £500,000 from his employer has lost his appeal against his conviction for offences of deception.

An assault victim who had to give evidence in court has thanked the police officer who supported him through the process for giving him ’invaluable advice and confidence’.

A businessman whose Manx company is at the centre of a controversy over Brexit gave Brexit party leader Nigel Farage hundreds of thousands of pounds, he has confirmed.

Why some Barclays customers are angry about being asked for more personal information.

The Isle of Man Bank explains why its status is changing after criticism from one of our readers.

A man is accused of assaulting his elderly parents.

The minister in charge of local authorities says he expects to see more mergers, but that the government’s role was to ’guide’ commissioners rather than impose change.

Political columnist Alistair Ramsay comments on the damning health service review and the habits of meddling politicians.

In our ’Word on the Street’ feature, we ask people whether they’d drive an electric car.

The views of Port Erin Commissioners on the redevelopment of the former marine laboratory.

Ever fancied trying your hand at axe throwing? If so, you might get your chance sooner than you think. We report why.

Meet the five-year-old who completed the Harbour 2 Harbour walk.

A 1,000-year-old Manx cross slab has been moved from its home in St John’s chapel. We report why.

Our Buildings at Risk feature continues the fascinating story of bridges over the River Sulby.

To coincide with Dementia Awareness Week 2019, the wife of a man with demential tells one of our reporters what it’s like to be his new full-time carer.

A trombone, maracas, wooden spoons, a rainstick and several garden forks were just some of the implements used to encourage worms to break the surface at Maughold Church’s annual Worm Charming Championships. We were there.

A picture special from the Manx Youth Games.

A page of cheque presentations.

Plus there’s the weekend’s sports action in our Final Whistle section, 10 pages of business news, your letters, Terry Cringle’s Times Past and lots of community news.

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