The Manx Independent this week reveals that Sure is set to swipe a plum contract from Manx Telecom.

The government’s mobile deal is up for grabs.

Also this week:

We hear from a Manx family about their wait for a heart transplant for a 21-month-old girl.

A report on the 3,000 responses to the Abortion Bill consultation.

A television licence inspector could lose his job. We explain why.

The governemnt is helping people in Africa by funding a project that will help them get clean water.

The world’s fastest car - capable of doing 1,000mph - is being developed, in part by a Manx company.

Our reporter gives an account of the gas charges protest earlier in the week.

A government minister says the reforms of public sector pensions are working.

The island’s chef of the year.

The health minister says how much money could raised if prescription charges rise in line with proposals.

We meet a father and son who have climbed Mont Blanc for charity.

Queen Elizabeth II High School’s prize giving day.

In Island Life, our entertainment and leisure section, we look forward to a literature festival and appearance by author Chris Ewan.

There is also 12 pages of sport, your letters, the Isle of Man’s What’s On guide, your seven-day television guide and lots of community news.

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