The Manx Independent this week leads with an MHK’s call for Lloyds Bank to be pressed to pay the £1.3m lost to the taxpayer following the collapse of the airline EuroManx.

Also in the news:

Bus drivers feel vilified following reports that they are being offered £25,000 to relinquish their old terms and conditions, says their union.

There has been a data breach in the homecare service of Adult Social Care, the government has confirmed. Details of 33 service users have gone missing.

You may have spotted Jez the Castletown cat while wandering around the town square. His owners are asking well-meaning people to stop taking him to the vets thinking he’s just a scruffy stray. See page six for the story.

An author who gave true crime talks in the island has been challenged on his claims about interviewing serial killers. Paul Harrison said he had interviewed infamous murderers Ted Bundy, The Yorkshire Ripper, John Wayne Gacy and others. FBI agents believe differently.

Which island beach is the best? The Sunday Times has listed Jurby beach as one of its six favourite island beaches in the British Isles.

A scientist who first identified microplastics did so while a student at Port Erin’s marine laboratory. The professor spoke on Radio 4 recently.

In our Food and Farming pages with Julie Blackburn: Get ready for a big event this weekend as the Southern District Agricultural Show will see island farmers, food producers and equestrians showcase their talents.

Julie also speaks to chef Pippa Lovell who has launched a new pop up restaurant at Foraging Vintners in Port Erin.

There are two pages of environment news. Meet a family of beekeepers, learn how to create a bee-friendly garden and find out the details of the government’s new community plan to reduce single-use plastics across the country.

In sport: Last weekend’s major cycling event, the Gran Fondo, saw the appearance of Mark Cavendish who took on the 85-mile ride. See back page.

Island Life, our entertainment and leisure section, includes two pages of pictures from the Dark Horse Festival along with a What’s On guide and a seven-day television guide.

There’s also readers’ photographs, your letters, and lots of community news.

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