This week’s Manx Independent leads on comments from a nurse turned MHK.

Clare Bettison says staff were pressurised into keeping quiet.

Also this week:

The Sefton pays back its government loan.

Why the discovery of bees has meant part of Mooragh Park is shut off.

The millions of pounds to be spent on new buses.

A vehicle has used the new horse trams tracks in Douglas. But wasn’t powered by legs.

How work on the promenade is affecting businesses.

The inquest into the death of Southern 100 competitor James Cowton.

A man has admitted bringing £69,734 worth of cannabis to the island.

Manx police officers are to start wearing body cameras.

The help available in the island for victims of domestic violence.

After the death of a man evicted from local authority housing, a government minister makes a promise.

Trade unions have made a joint submission to a consultation being carried out by the Public Service Pensions Authority. We say what it covers.

Tributes have been paid following the death of two Purple Helmets.

The presence of Japanese knotweed at the Empire Garage in Peel could cause issues for a major planning application.

A review of school catchment areas.

Headteachers campaigned against examinations from one board, it has been revealed. We report why.

Vandals have targeted a fairy castle near Port Erin.

How children can expand their brains and shrink their stomachs.

Good news for patients - and their escorts - travelling to the UK for treatment.

A woman who took money from TT fans for accommodation she never provided has been handed punished by a court.

The achievements of more than 70 students were celebrated at the UCM Further Education Awards 2019 ceremony. See photos of the event.

Lots of photos from the airport fire station open day.

TT fortnight gets under way this weekend. The entertainment highlight is a full day of bands raising money for charities. Read the preview in our entertainment and leisure section Island Life.

You can also read about an exhibition of TT memorabilia there.

Our sports pages are full of action and look forward to the weekend’s events, including the start of TT fortnight.

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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