The front page of this week’s Manx Independent features two stories that are bound to be talking points.

First there’s the pink seagull that’s been spotted in the north of the island.

Then there’s a story about a businesswoman who’s selling Manx air in cans.

On a more serious note inside, we look at the road at the Sloc.

Has the derestricted road enticed bikers sick of speed limits elsewhere and constant closures of the mountain road? We look at the number of accidents there.

The man accused of threatening TT marshals with an axe was back in court this week.

Data from the government suggests a sharp drop in house transactions from March last year.

An embarrassing admission from the chairman of the Post Office.

The Hooded Ram has got planning permission for its brewery - although it has brewed there for years.

The government says it will ’review existing policies’ after the BBC announced it will be scrapping universal free TV licences for those aged 75 and over.

The island should use ’all reasonable means’ to encourage the redevelopment of urban sites over greenfield sites. So what’s happening?

Jake Warren McKernan, of Malew Street, Castletown, has been jailed after he launched a lude foul-mouthed tirade at a police woman.

A government worker has left his job with a £390,000 ’golden goodbye’.

Tynwald is being urged to appoint a champion for people with autism.

Fashion students Matthew Collister and Molly Wade, from the Isle of Man, were selected for tops spots at a press show in the annual Graduate Fashion Week in London. They spoke to reporter Jess Ward about their success.

The new headteacher at Andreas Primary School.

We meet Gary Smith, who has been repairing public footpaths in his spare time.

A couple’s magnificent TT wedding cake.

A picture special featuring children from Peel cleaning up their town’s beach.

Our farming pages focus on the work of foresters and find out about an innovative company, the Baby Cheezus.

Our Island Life section is brimming with news from the worlds of entertainment and leisure.

The big news is the Mananan Festival.

We also look back at the Moddey Dhoo bike show and include plenty of photos.

Plus there’s Isle of Man’s What’s On guide, a page of pictures from the past, a seven-day television guide and lots of community news.

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