Politicians and health experts say we should watch our weight, exercise and eat well.

And you might think that healthy eating would be a priority at the National Sports Centre, the bastion of keeping fit and well.

But a look at the menu tells another story.

This week’s Manx Independent has the story.

Also this week:

The 78-year-old from Douglas who spent nine months in jail before his conviction was quashed.

A consultant who hit the headlines in the autumn after his victory over the health service has now resigned.

A roofer and decorator from Douglas who took money from customers but failed to do the work has been jailed.

Howard Quayle’s reassurance for the 4,000 EU residents - that’s about 5% of the population - who live here.

We also report on the reaction to the constitutional crisis that’s been averted for now.

There’s big news for Peel about how silt will be dealt with.

Planners give the go-ahead for people to stay on the old prison site in Douglas for the TT.

The top causes of death in the Isle of Man.

Why some people are getting yellow reminders about the electoral register.

The thousands of pounds raised in memory of Sophie Moolman.

A look back at the life of David Christian, a member of the family that ran EB Christian, the old Ford dealership.

Ramsey’s Little Miss Dynamite has been in court.

Hover kart racing gets the go-ahead in Ballasalla.

Bus Vannin has applied for further changes to scheduled bus services as part of the expansion of dial-a-ride in the north of the island.

An event billed as the ’biggest family disco of the year’ brought families together at the Villa Marina. We have a page of pictures.

There’s also a great selection of photos from the pancake extravaganza in Maughold for Shrove Tuesday.

Why people swam in a pool full of rubbish in the south of the island.

A leading advocate reckons the island needs more lawyers.

In our two pages of farming and food news, we look at lambing time.

In our 16-page entertainment and leisure section, Island Life, we look back at Les Mis and forward to blues gigs this weekend.

Our sports team look forward to the weekend’s action.

Plus there’s the Isle of Man’s What’s On guide, a seven-day television guide, your letters, news from this week’s sitting of the House of Keys, and lots of community news.

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