First-time buyers have had to reorganise mortgages after their move-in dates were put back because of a row about street lights.

This week’s special joint edition of the Isle of Man Examiner and Manx Independent reports more.

Also this week:

Why more schools might be needed for the east of the island.

A ’crater’ like pothole in the north of the island caused one motorist to lose control of her car.

We picture some of the health staff who will be working as usual over the festive period.

It’s an award that might raise a few eyebrows among the residents and businesses who have endured the Prom redevelopment saga. Find out who’s praised the horse tram scheme.

How people helped by a charity are helping the homeless by making up Christmas hampers.

Police inquiries are continuing after a bouncer was arrested on suspicion of assault following an incident in Douglas.

More than 8,000 people and organisations responded to a survey that will go towards designing the Steam Packet’s new flagship vessel.

Planners have supported the development of new playing fields for Castle Rushen High School, the first stage in the redevelopment and replacement of the school.

The mix-up that led to delays in benefits payments earlier this month was the third time in three years that recipients have received their money late.

A love triangle led to a ’cat fight’ involving a six-month pregnant woman in Peel, a court has heard.

There have been two complaints made against ministers in the current administration - but the government is keeping tight-lipped on details.

A reptile rescue centre is trying to find the owner of a wandering snake, which was found in a house in Sulby.

A man who tried to breach an alcohol ban by wearing a Russian hat and glasses as a disguise to buy booze from Tesco, has appeared in court.

Business owner and extreme sportsman Guy Wolstencroft is to take on the route of the Tour de France.

Why war hero Hector Duff has received a special Christmas card from Holland.

A Douglas pub is offering a free Christmas dinner to anyone who may be facing the festive period alone.

The special joint paper includes sport, business, Island Life, your Christmas television guide, two Food and Farming pages, readers’ letters, What’s On, Terry Cringle’s Times Past nostalgia pages and lots of community news.

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