After we broke the news that KFC was considering opening a new outlet in Douglas (in the best-selling Manx Independent of the year so far), we report what’s happened next.

Starbucks is moving to the site too.

We have the details of the planning application.

Also this week:

Staff who weren’t paid for their work have been awarded payouts by a tribunal.

There’s a huge difference in the amount of money a hospital consultant takes home in the Isle of Man than in the UK.

A Japanese motorcyclist has been travelling around the world and this week visited the Isle of Man. We talk to him.

We’ve been trying to uncover more about the runaway tram incident last year. But we’ve been thwarted by officialdom. Read more in today’s paper.

Rob Callister MHK tells us what he’s been spending his expenses on.

Tributes to Pat Corrin.

The Isle of Man’s chef of the year is crowned.

Three people have appeared in court after a brawl in a petrol station that was filmed and shared online. We were in court to find out more.

In another court case, a man who brandished a hammer in a confrontation with his landlord has been jailed.

How many hot dogs could you eat in one go? We meet the Isle of Man’s champion.

A planning application for the Liverpool Arms pub in Baldrine has been criticised.

The latest Pothole of the Week.

One of our reporters has tried driving blindfolded. Why? You’ll have to read the paper to find out!

Recordings featuring musician Bernard Caine have been unearthed.

We talk to Archie Veale, who had sepsis when he was younger, tells us how that experience has influenced his career.

A picture special on the Cronk-y-Voddy show.

Two pages of coverage of Isle of Man Newspapers’ charity golf event.

Plus:

Fantastic sports coverage that also looks forward to the weekend’s action.

Your 16-page Island Life, which leads with Litfest.

The Isle of Man’s What’s On guide.

A seven-day television guide.

Readers’ photographs.

Your letters.

A page of pictures from the past.

And lots of community news.