Today’s Manx Independent carries the front page story of parents at Cronk y Berry School who were shocked by what their children came home with.

The pupils, aged five and six took home colouring sheets which included a teaching of the Shahada, one of the five pillars of the Islamic religion.

Also in the news:

More than 300 car parking spaces could be lost in the short term in the island’s capital.

Plans for a multi-million yachting marina in Ramsey are unveiled.

Oddbins chief Raj Chatah calls in the administrators for some of his UK operations.

Police swoop in a £72,000 drugs bust as man is jailed.

Postal workers are going back on strike as talks with the Post Office fail.

Julie Blackburn meets Ruby Bunce, the brave little girl who has a one in 100,000 medical condition.

Reaction to Manx Gas’s U-turn on banded standing charges. The move is welcomed by one campaigner.

A Loganair flight had to return to the island after the captain noticed the plane had a cracked windscreen.

The Mercedes Citaro safety record is called into question following the Bus Vannin fire on the promenade two weeks ago.

EU nationals are ‘welcome to stay’, says Chief Minister as he reveals when right to remain scheme will open.

Plus Paul Speller’s round-up from this week’s House of Keys sitting.

Geography genius Zachary Elliott continues to make his mark as he seeks sponsorship to attend a global educational event in Hong Kong.

Rory Moffatt is swimming the length of the TT course at his local swimming pool.

Business:

Sure has launched a bursary scheme to help women who wish to study a science, technology, engineering or maths (STEM) related degree at university.

Tim Swift has been announced as president of the Isle of Man Law Society.

Island Life:

The fashion show made from recycling is back.

The Western Photographic Society turns 40 in the Sunset City.

The finalists for the Next Big Thing are set.

Juan Callister is under the spotlight in Island Profile.

Sports:

The special guest for the Isle of Man Sports Awards has been announced.

Amelia Sharpe has been claiming medals at the British National Track Championships.

Coverage from Ard Whallan fell running.

Lots of pictures from the annual Jude’s Sportshall event at the NSC this week.

A preview to the weekend’s rugby as Ramsey host Vagabonds.

The battle for survival in the Canada Life Premier League as Laxey fight to avoid the drop but face a tough task at Corinthians.

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

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