This week’s Manx Independent features details of the damning review into the Manx health service.

We’ve looked at the report and spoken to its author about it.

The lead story is about a fraudster accountant who swindled his customers out of hundreds of thousands of pounds.

Also this week:

Flybe and the DoI never mentioned the Heathrow link was going to be summer-only when it was announced did they? Well, guess what!

A widow has pleaded for leniency for the doctor who killed her husband in a road accident.

The island’s financial reputation is under the spotlight again as a fund that invested in teak plantations in Brazil has been ordered to be wound up by the high court - as it is unable to pay its multi-million debts.

Castletown’s monster deckchair.

Hospice Isle of Man has confirmed that it will be moving some of its services to Port Erin while a refurbishment project is carried out.

Tribute has been paid to a former Speaker of the House of Keys, who has died.

There are no plans to bar children from island schools if they have not had the MMR vaccine.

Brewer Heron and Brearley has confirmed it will return to the TT Grandstand with its Trackside bar and entertainment for this year’s festival. We report details.

Government’s new payroll system has seen mistakes made in wages issued to employees, leading to a ’hideous ordeal’ for some employees.

Jubilant volunteers behind the restoration of Queen’s Pier say after a momentous Bank Holiday weekend, the big push is on to start work on the next two bays.

The first Manx Environment Festival has been hailed a success by its creator.

The government wants more people to walk and cycle to work. So how is it going to encourage that? You can take a look at their ideas.

More than 50 artists across a wide range of disciplines showcased their skills for the Isle of Man Art Festival. We have a picture special.

The ownership of a piece of the island’s industrial heritage has changed hands, as Braddan Commissioners have completed the sale of Cronkbourne village for £1.5 million.

We’re getting into show mood this week as the island’s two major agricultural shows both publish this year’s schedules and entry forms. Our Food and Farming pages have details.

On the front cover of Island Life, there’s a familiar face for Bushy’s regulars back in the 90s: Frank Sidebottom. Read on to find out why.

The 16-page leisure and entertainment section also includes pictures of the fire festival in Peel.

The Manx National Rally is previewed on the back page.

Our sports pages are full of action and look forward to the weekend’s events.

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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