This week’s Manx Independent, we reveal a deal between Douglas Council and Dandara to build flats.

Also for page one, we’ve found out there will be yet more delays to the roadworks on Douglas promenade.

And, talking of delays, inside we report on the latest on the Liverpool landing stage development. The Manx taxpayer is funding it. The price has already shot up. And now, well, you’ve guessed it.

Inside the paper:

Why Chief Minister Howard Quayle warned MHKs not to twist his words.

After last week’s announcement about a clamp down on feeding birds in Douglas, can you still use bird feeders in your garden?

An investigation after Cayman Bank was hacked.

Minister Graham Cregeen has been cleared of bullying but he does not escape criticism entirely.

There has been another protest against 5G telecommunications development and the issue was raised in Tynwald.

The Treasury is investigating whether Laxey residents may already qualify for a UK flood re-insurance scheme.

Meanwhile, the flooding plan for Ramsey has sparked comment.

A yoga class that was just for men.

A local politician has completed an arduous two-month hike from the south of England to the top of Scotland.

Tynwald has approved further tweaks to pending changes to benefits for low income families.

The President of Tynwald’s OBE celebrations.

An initiative has been launched to help young adults with additional needs immerse themselves into the community through activities and learning job skills.

A man from Willaston who headbutted a police officer has been punished in court. It’s just one of many cases we cover.

It’s never easy to start out in farming if you don’t own land and don’t come from a farming background but Will Qualtrough has managed it. Julie Blackburn catches up with him for our Food and Farming pages.

She also previews the Carcase Show.

After Samantha Barks appeared at the Isle of Man Newspapers Awards for Excellence last week, she talks to Island Life about her career.

Our Island Life section includes news about entertainment and leisure around the Isle of Man.

There are also 12 packed pages of sport.

The Independent also includes your letters, the Isle of Man’s What’s On guide, a page of puzzles, a page of pictures from the past and a seven-day television guide and lots of community news.

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