After two policewomen were assaulted in the Isle of Man in three days, we talk to the Chief Constable about the issue.

The story is the main report on page one.

Also this week:

Snow shuts schools - but did they really have to close?

The cost of the new dock for Manx ferries that taxpayers in the Isle of Man are funding has already risen before a trowel has been lifted, our investigation reveals.

Our coverage of an investment company collapse that’s rocked the Isle of Man’s finance sector continues. Our latest story about the Louis Group is on page 3.

Reporter Sam Turton has met the widow of Scott Caldwell, the martial arts expert whose body was found recently in Union Mills. She pays tribute to him.

The island’s mobile phone companies are at war. They’ve each commissioned surveys that say they’re the best service provider.

Meanwhile, the Chief Minister says that broadband speeds will improve. But when?

Continuing the communications theme, you might be able to buy bus tickets with your mobile phone soon.

Plans for a five-day event designed to lure super cars and their owners to the Isle of Man.

Remedial work is going to be undertaken on the scoreboard at the Grandstand.

Reporter Julie Blackburn finds out how the Live at Home scheme is helping lonely elderly people.

A professional photographer has been sentenced for possessing indecent images.

The number seeking advice about debt has risen in the island.

Plus:

Island Life, our 20-page leisure and entertainment supplement.

A look forward to the weekend’s sport.

A page of readers’ opinions.

Your seven-day television guide.

The Isle of Man’s What’s On guide.

Plus lots of community news.