In this week’s Manx Independent, we report on a challenge to the ’lenient’ sentence for a former police officer.

The lead story is about the return of pupils to school.

Our coronavirus related stories include the Chief Minister’s comments about the possibility of more cases being identified.

We also report on the fact that there is no legal requirement for businesses to keep records of their visitors.

On page three, we celebrate the first register office wedding since lockdown began.

Politicians discuss whether the Isle of Man might accommodate more people from Hong Kong.

Completion of the Promenade project could be threatened by the need for further funding, a Tynwald scrutiny committee has warned.

The role the Steam Packet played in the rescue of troops from Dunkirk is well known. In a special feature, we report on how its ships helped in a later rescue.

Farmers in the Isle of Man are concerned about a trade deal the UK is negotiating with the United States. It could mean that we’d be able to eat food that would be illegal to produce in the island.

Also in our food and farming pages, we join a bloodhound race.

Flood-hit residents in Laxey can’t even get car insurance, it was claimed this week.

Laxey Wheel is reopening to visitors.

New legislation could make it mandatory for private landlords to register themselves and their property, and to maintain minimum property standards.

It’s hard work being a parent right now with all the pressures that have been facing people for the last few months, a Ramsey-based life coach says.

Many of the island’s local groups are hastily dusting off their instruments and remembering how to play their favourite songs, after this week’s announcement from the Isle of Man Government that pubs, bars and venues around the island can re-open.

The Isle of Man has a rich history of traditional folk music, dance and tales. Manx music officer Chloe Woolley takes a look at some of the stories that lie behind some of the best-known songs.

Despite the island having most of the social restrictions lifted and life seemingly turning to normal, a popular annual literary event has had to cancel its forthcoming event.

Our sports team remember rugby stalwart James Clarke.

Following three months of lockdown and strict social distancing rules, Ben Carling is one of many keen to start coaching face-to-face again. We catch up with him.

Members were out in force to support the club-sponsored multi-tee stableford at Castletown Golf Club. Our sports pages have a full report.

There’s plenty more sport and community news in the Manx Independent, as well as your letters, our puzzles page, a seven-day television guide and Pullyman’s popular column.

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