In this week’s Manx Independent, charities are facing new charges from the Isle of Man Banks.

An investigation into how silt in Douglas harbour disrupted the Steam Packet’s services this week.

The red phone boxes earmarked for closure.

Backbench MHK Chris Robertshaw did not hold back in his criticism of the Office of Fair Trading as its chairman and head gave evidence to a Tynwald scrutiny committee.

The boss of the new arms’ length Manx Care health delivery service says it would be seen as a failure if it overspends.

The number of people who can contribute to a review of the Department of Infrastructure has been deliberately kept low.

The Isle of Man Arts Council is inviting the public to submit suggestions for the design theme of five new sculptures to feature on the St John’s to Kirk Michael heritage trail.

There’s been a tenfold increase in big spenders looking to live and work here in the island.

Douglas’s new mayor.

The civic amenity sites are open again.

How religious people will mark Easter during lockdown.

We learn about the Search and Rescue Dogs Association in a special feature.

Salon owner Taylor Keig has been nominated for two prestigious beauty awards.

The amount of taxpayers’ money spent on government support for air routes during the current border restrictions.

Memories of giant Easter eggs at a sweet shop on Prospect Hill, Douglas.

Island Life, the section of the Manx Independent devoted to the arts, music, what’s on and theatre, includes a story about Manx Youth Bard Brintha Yasodaran and her friends, who are are publicising for a feminist charity by getting creative each day of April.

Douglas singer-songwriter Forrest Beard has just released his second album after making the most of his time in lockdown.

The Isle of Man Arts Council has announced an emergency resilience fund.

It is also inviting the public to submit suggestions for the design theme of five new sculptures to feature on the St John’s to Kirk Michael heritage trail.

Photographer Gary Weightman shares some of his wonderful photos he has taken over many years of gigs that have taken place in the island.

Pullyman - Michael Cowin - remembers Easters in times gone by in Pulrose.

Our sports pages include a report on Erika Kelly and Tom Partington taking part in the 20-kilometre British Athletics Olympic Trial race walk.

There is also plenty of community news, a page of your letters, our new puzzles pages and a seven-day television guide.

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