This week’s Manx Independent includes details of minutes from discussions about problems with the Douglas Promenade works.

One of our reporters has sifted through them to get a fascinating glimpse into what went on.

Also this week:

Our front page story concerns a baby whose life so far has been difficult to say the least.

His parents are now hoping to help him with treatment abroad.

Where and when fireworks displays will take place.

Why cycleway signs were removed soon after they were painted.

An MHK says the government is making things worse for sub-post offices, many of which are facing closure.

We’ve also been to Castletown and Peel to gauge feeling after the announcement of the closure of two banks.

There’s good news for pub-goers in Andreas.

Guess what. The diesel loco is out of action yet again. We find out what happened this time.

Scallop fishermen have been told they can land 20% less than last year.

A decision to reject a reduction in Port St Mary commissioners to five members is ’a bad day for democracy’ says chairman Michelle Haywood.

Construction of a new river wall is well underway in Laxey as the Onchan Rotary Club continues to raises money to help the victims of flooding.

More than 20 vehicles stopped in the first of this year’s police winter checks had a defect - with one vehicle being seized as it was in a dangerous condition.

A Pulrose woman has been fined £500 after kneeing a bouncer in the groin at Jaks bar.

Hairy Bikers Si King and Dave Myers will be returning to the island next year as part of their 2020 UK tour.

Individuals and businesses have been recognised at the Unesco Biosphere Awards for their contributions in creating a sustainable future in the island. We report who.

The role of the Attorney General is being examined.

Parts of the island will be turned into the colours of the rainbow for the island’s first ever Pride Festival.

A community group from Scotland is seeking to restore a boat with a strong Manx history.

In a story about a different historical boat, Manx National Heritage estimates the historic yacht Peggy will be returned to Castletown within 10 years. But the town’s commissioners fear it will be more like 30.

A feature about the role of the Isle of Man as the crucible of an ’old magic’ that spawned a new world religion.

Cyclist Rob Moneta has cycled the equivalent height of Everest on his way to raising more than £12,500 for charity.

More help is being offered to people with drink and drug addictions thanks to a lottery grant.

In our food and farming pages, fishermen say they don’t want to wipe out the queenies plus there’s climate change from a Manx farmers’ perspective.

Okell’s Brewery is celebrating achieving gold in this year’s Global Beer Masters competition for its bottled Manx Pale Ale (MPA).

The lead story on the back page is a change to TT timing for next year. There is a total of 12 sports pages.

Inside there is Island Life, our leisure and entertainment section, your letters, the Isle of Man’s What’s On guide, a page of puzzles, a page of pictures from the past and a seven-day television guide and lots of community news.

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