This week’s Manx Independent we report why Manx Radio’s plans for its Douglas Head headquarters could be in trouble.

That’s the lead story on the front page.

Also this week:

Island swimmers’ plans to train in the Canary Islands have been dealt a blow after the airline with which they booked - Monarch - ceased training.

After it was withdrawn from auction it the summer, we reveal that the Castle Mona Hotel is up for auction again.

A buyer has come forward for the horse tram stables in Douglas.

Residents in the Cherry Orchard flats in Port Erin have been told to take their mobile phones with them into the lifts - in case they get stuck.

Two teenagers have been in court for a number of offences - including the theft of a Pot Noodle.

A man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving on the island’s roads.

We’ve been told there’s a shortage of labour, but one woman who used to live and work on the island and has qualifications says the work permit system has thwarted her desire to return.

There’s a follow-up on the story about the Douglas Council tenant who’s been evicted and appeared on page one of the Examiner. The council has responded to our request for a comment.

Work to change Castle Rushen has been given planning approval.

A man who threatened to bite off police officers’ noses has been in court.

There’s a campaign to get Castletown-based sports star Jonathan Rea on the shortlist for BBC Sports Personality of the Year.

We review the Litfest in Island Life, our 20-page leisure and entertainment section.

Plus there’s a look forward to the weekend sport, have two pages of letters, three pages of readers’ photos, the Isle of Man What’s On guide, a seven-day television guide and lots of community news.

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