This week’s Manx Independent reports the problems on vending company and Douglas Council are expecting after the change in design of the UK £1 coin and the Manx authorities’ decision to keep the round pound.

The story is one page 1.

We have also investigated links between the collapsed Euromanx airline and a bank fraud.

Adrian Darbyshire’s story is on page 3.

Also this week:

When the mobile phone network is upgraded to 5G we’ll need far more aerials.

A man who stole a car and went to board the ferry appears in court.

The old Cresent nightclub (or Paramount City) is up for sale.

We report on a man who tried to take drugs into the prison.

The island has no target for renewable energy usage.

We tell the fascinating story of a Manxman who married in Cambodia in a traditional wedding.

Our Island Life 20-page leisure and entertainment section.

A look forward to the weekend sport.

Your letters.

A page of nostalgic pictures.

Your seven-day television guide.

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