This week’s Manx Independent exclusively reveals proposals from an off-island investment company to spend millions on Douglas and radically change the capital.

The story the main report on page one.

Also this week:

A government investigation into leaked information that was published in the Examiner has concluded. But its findings are to be kept secret.

A long report on the Vision Nine inquiry in which TT business development manager Paul Phillips denies he was ever offered a job with the company.

A con man who diddled nine hotels in the Isle of Man is now enjoying a stay at the Jurby Hilton.

Memorabilia collected by Mr TT - Geoff Cannell - is to go up for auction.

The roadworks in Foxdale are running late while an MHK has accused highways chiefs of not consulting enough.

The latest licensing row over the TT brand.

Another bank is going to leave the Isle of Man.

The tram horses have called in sick so there are no services on Douglas promenades.

A woman from Onchan who wanted cigarettes jumped into her car to make a short journey to a shop. She was in court this week.

The latest attempt to give Manx food and drink a marketing boost.

Our editorial comment gives our view about the Laxey and Dhoon primary schools sharing a headteacher.

The Island Life section is full of information about leisure and entertainment in the Isle of Man including Cyclefest and a look back at Bluesfest.

It also looks at the museum’s plans to get people to visit in the dark and showcases old photos of events in the Isle of Man from the fifties, sixties and seventies.

Plus:

Twelve pages of sport and a look forward to this weekend’s action.

The Isle of Man’s What’s On guide.

Your seven-day television guide.

Photos of Thai new year celebrations in the Isle of Man.

A brave 67-year-old was one of many who tried the zip wire in Douglas at the weekend.

We were at the red carpet opening of Douglas Choral Union’s production of The Producers.

Two pages of readers’ photographs.

A page of your opinions.

A page of puzzles

And important information such as the duty pharmacies.

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