In this week’s Manx Independent, a government-backed hospitality card designed to boost local trade has been slammed by business people.

We find out more.

The main front page story is about a restaurateur’s anger with his neighbour, Pizza Hut.

See what’s got him riled in the paper.

A reporter who became close to billionaire philanthropist Trevor Hemmings tells us his memories of him.

Tributes to Harry Taverner, the former head of Castle Rushen High School.

A rare glimpse inside a historic house in the heart of Castletown was one of the star attractions of the final weekend of Heritage Open Days.

A ’best interest’ declaration from a GP will be needed before some people can receive their booster vaccinations.

Meanwhile, it is possible children from the age of 12 can give their own consent, bypassing parents or guardians, to have their coronavirus jab.

Stalker Charles Tyrer, who let himself into a woman’s house and bombarded her with gifts, appeared in court again this week.

The government’s regeneration plans for Michael Street and Atholl Place in Peel have been approved to go ahead following an appeal, but only in part.

The election of the island’s new chief minister.

PC William Quayle has been nominated for Isle of Man Newspapers’ Community Police Officer of the Year.

Paul Anthony McCormick has been sentenced after a pub row on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Seven years after Glen Maye’s Waterfall pub shut, MHKs are looking for ways to use the building.

Plumber Dean Anthony Kinley has been punished for being drunk and disorderly and possessing cocaine.

Our Island Life section previews comedian Jack Dee’s visit to the Gaiety.

We find out why children’s author Pete Murray is touring the island’s schools.

A review of Annie the Musical.

Young actors and drama students are being given the chance to take part in a UK-wide drama festival.

There are 10 pages of sport in total, including news of netball success on the back page.

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

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