The rally fiasco issues rumbles on.

In this week’s Manx Independent, a backbencher is calling for the Enterprise Minister to resign.

Also this week:

The government is considering giving more free meals to poor children. We report the details.

After our revelation last week that KFC is considering a new site in Douglas, we have news of plans for a peri peri chicken restaurant out of town.

In Ramsey, a Dalek has been damaged, thanks to a pothole. At least the planned invasion has been thwarted, at least for now.

Sulby’s general stores, a famous landmark on the TT course, if up for sale.

A drink-driver whose car ended up in a river then hid from police, a court has heard.

The issue of what restrictions dog owners should face when they take their pets on to a beach has been raised again.

Treatment for stroke patients at the hospital should be much better after the donation of new equipment.

The closure of Ballasalla’s car dealership came as a complete surprise to local commissioners, we report.

A man who assaulted three people at the Sea Terminal during the TT has been sentenced.

The public health director has questioned a controversial call for teachers to look out for side-effects of the HPV vaccine in students.

How parents of pre-school children could claim thousands of pounds.

A Manx-born chef who has made himself known around the globe for his culinary prowess is set to judge dishes at the 2018 Food and Drink Festival.

The astonishing speeds reached at Jurby’s drag race.

Lots of photos from the Douglas Soapbox Derby.

The highlights in Island Life include a look ahead to the film festival and this weekend’s Our Island: Our World’ world music festival _ plus a look back at the Shindig festival.

Plus a look forward to the weekend’s sport, your letters, the Isle of Man’s What’s On guide, a seven-day television guide and lots of community news.

The Manx Independent is in the shops now.