The Manx Independent this weeks leads on the court appearance of the former clerk of Tynwald.

His odd, unpleasant behaviour was inexplicable, the deemster who heard the case said.

Also this week:

A firefighter is sacked in a racism row.

The latest on the stabbings in Douglas.

The opening of the inquest into the death of a man found near the Sefton Hotel earlier this month.

Harry Galbraith, a former headteacher of Queen Elizabeth II High School, tells us why he’s against new education legislation.

An MLC says ’public service’ broadcasting shouldn’t be restricted to Manx Radio.

More than one in 10 working people in the Isle of Man are paid less than the living wage.

An historic home near Peel is demolished to make way for sewage works.

People who bought tickets for a lottery-style win-a-house competition are still angry months after the organiser made a cash pay-out instead. We talk to them about it.

A new ’branding’ exercise is being undertaken in Ramsey.

The town’s commissioners also have their say about plans to redevelop the Nightlife night club.

A mystery firm is going to pay for a water wheel in Groudle to be restored.

A feature about Huntington’s disease. How much do you know about it?

A man has admitted burglary with intent to steal from a Chinese takeaway in Pulrose.

Ramsey Grammar School’s TT walk challenge.

A 21-year-old from Douglas has appeared in court charged with three assaults on police officers.

Meanwhile, another man who attempted to headbutt two police officers during a struggle as he was arrested has been to court to receive his punishment.

Groudle Glen Railway’s newest locomotive, Otter, has been spotted out on a steam test in preparation for its official launch in July.

We have two pictures of Easter egg rolling in Cregneash.

Residents are being given the opportunity to learn about the rare and interesting species and habitats of the island during Manx Wildlife Week. We report where and when.

Among the stories in our food and farming pages is a look at the scourge of dogs that attack sheep.

On the front page of Island Life, our entertainment and leisure section, we look forward to Spamalot.

In the centre pages, we join an orienteering club at the arboretum in St John’s.

The sports pages have more about the Easter Festival of Running and look forward to the weekend’s action.

Plus 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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