This week’s Manx Independent tells its readers what to look out for as a big event means getting around the island will be harder than usual.

A jury finds a man accused of rape not guilty.

The latest on the Douglas promenade roadworks.

A whistle-blower reveals he risked losing his house in a legal battle.

Scores of fish have been found dead in island reservoirs.

Two men admit money laundering.

A car that was decorated as a rainbow for a charity mission from the island has been stopped by German police.

A tribute to the former Captain of the Parish of Lonan.

A woman from Port Erin has been punished after headbutting a woman outside Jaks.

Why a gambling company based in the Isle of Man has been fined nearly £6m.

A Castletown man is representing the UK at a large international celebration of Scouts, hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico.

The Isle of Man has been tipped as a top spot for Viking fans.

A merger of the local authorities in Arbory and Rushen could see a cut in rates.

Nine island businesses battled it out to see who could cycle the most miles in the name of charity. We feature participants.

The government hopes that an ’international lottery’ run from the Isle of Man will be a new moneyspinner.

A special event to celebrate 60 years of the original is being held in the north of the island soon.

Sixty school pupils from China have been to the Isle of Man. We find out what they’ve been up to.

A 20-year-old Douglas man has been sentenced after leaving £248-worth of cannabis in a hotel room, while a 49-year-old man has been punished for an assault on his wife.

Results from the Southern Agricultural show.

Kella Distillers has won another award for its ’innovative’ spirits, produced in Sulby.

Plus our great sports coverage, Island Life, our entertainment and leisure section, the Isle of Man’s What’s On guide and a seven-day television guide.

There’s also readers’ photographs, your letters, and lots of community news.

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