It has been probably the most important week in the Isle of Man’s political and economic calendar.

Treasury Minister Alfred Cannan delivered his Budget this week and today’s Manx Independent is full of coverage - plus facts and figures.

Did you know the government spends more than £12,000 per person in the Isle of Man?Details of the tax cuts, the debate and the criticism are inside the paper.

The lead story, however, is about a man many readers will remember.

Donovan Kitching has been back in court. We reveal why.

Another story that’s bound to spark a lot of interest is a zoning plan for a supermarket, hotel and fast food restaurant on one of the busiest routes into Douglas.

Also this week:

Police investigate fraudsters who have been targeting bank customers on their mobile phones.

The Manx Labour Party celebrates its 100th anniversary.

Two teenage drug dealers - one from Jurby, the other from Douglas - have both been sentenced.

We meet ManxSPCA worker Liam Rice and his dog Luna, who’ve become social media stars because of some great photos, which are really worth seeing.

We also catch up with Ramsey model Tony Foster, who’s signed a deal with a clothing company.

There are calls for traffic-calming measures in Port St Mary.

Sulby’s shop is the subject of a film. We report more.

MGP competitor Ian Pert and retired competitors Ronnie Clucas and Jim Hunter have travelled almost 3,000 miles from the Isle of Man to Turkey to provide humanitarian aid in a van trip inspired by the late TT sensation, Joey Dunlop.

A builder from the north east of England has been banned from the Isle of Man after he appeared in court.

Ramsey ratepayers are going to have to pay more.

More Manx dogs on their way to Crufts.

A two-page picture special covering the release of seals back into the wild.

Twelve pages of sport featuring previews of this weekend’s action.

Our 20-page Island Life entertainment and leisure pullout previews Welsh traditional folk group Alaw, who are on their way to the island soon.

It also has a look forward to the weekend’s gigs, reviews, previews, the Pullyman column and the Isle of Man’s What’s On guide.

In addition, the Manx Independent includes a seven-day television guide, puzzles, a page of pictures from the past, your letters and lots of community news.

The paper is in the shops now.