A committee that’s looking into the provision of public sector broadcasting is suggesting that one option would be to stop paying the licence fee.

So what effect would that have on people in the Isle of Man who like to watch BBC television and radio?It’s the lead story in this week’s Manx Independent.

Also this week:The latest on the Post Office dispute.

Two people working at the airport did not have work permits when they were supposed to.

A blunder on a website has affected seat allocation for TT fans.

The land speed team from which £18,000 was stolen talk to us about their plans for the future after the court case ended.

The minister in charge of planning has defended a government policy that means laws are not always enforced.

Poverty is getting worse in the Isle of Man, charities say.

In a related issue, the demand is growing for the Foodbank. We have a page feature ahead of Christmas.

The Manx police may be holding on to records of certain convictions apparently without legal grounds to do so.

Lots of news from this week’s sitting of the House of Keys.

Ramsey Commissioners have voted to support a proposal to place the former Farmers’ Combine warehouse - 33 West Quay - on the Protected Buildings Register.

Details about the long-awaited development at Ballasalla will be unveiled next week.

The Battle for Ballakilley is hotting up - with residents of Rushen urged to submit their views to a landgrab inquiry.

Why adults are enjoying school games to get fit - our reporters join in.

Ice magic in the centre of Douglas: pictures of the sculptures for Christmas.

Peel Charity Shop’s latest giveaway.

West End stars will fill the Gaiety Theatre this weekend, for a Christmas show, celebrating the songs from favourite musicals. It’s featured on the front page of our Island Life section, our 16-page entertainment and leisure supplement.

Plus there is a look forward to the weekend’s sports action, your letters, the Isle of Man’s What’s On guide, a seven-day television guide, readers’ pictures and lots of community news.

And, as you can see from the front page, there are great prizes to be won in our big competition.

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