The Manx Independent today reports on plans for the Manx taxpayer to fund a new dock in Liverpool.

We have an artist’s impression of what the waterside will look like on the front page.

Also this week:

’Broader reform’ of the work permit system is on the way, following on from temporary exemptions in some sectors of industry.

Demolition of two historic Manx Electric Railways buildings has caused a storm of anger from the railway’s fan club.

A Douglas teenager, who started using cannabis when he was just 11, has been to court after drugs were sent to him in the post.

A Willaston man has been put on probation for 18 months after threatening to stab social workers.

An MHK has failed to force Manx Utilities to rethink its ’inflationary’ 6.4 per cent increase in the water rate.

Consultation over the Eastern Area Plan will continue - despite the latest census showing a declining population.

A driver sneezed so violently he lost contol of his car and crashed into a wall, Douglas magistrates were told.

The island has lost one of its most popular characters, with the unexpected and sudden death of Jonathon ’Jonno’ Gollow. We pay tribute.

The results of the Isle of Man Sports Awards.

The controversial approach taken over plans to sell Ramsey Courthouse and accompanying land has been a success - according to Home Affairs Minister Bill Malarkey.

The decision to change the patient transfer taxi operator was taken without discussion at political level in the Department of Health, Minister Kate Beecroft has revealed.

There is ’compelling’ evidence to pursue a legal challenge ownership of a section of beach in Port St Mary, a public meeting in the village heard.

Infrastructure Minister Ray Harmer has described his department’s decision to end its provision of airport baggage handling services as ’regrettable’.

Manx Grand Prix ambassador Davy Morgan and the Irish contingent of aspiring newcomers returned home in a private plane, after being stranded by the collapse of CityWing.

Films stars such as Tilda Swinton, Rhys Ifans and Peter Mullan, director Ken Loach plus a host of well known TV producers, including Russell T Davies, are included among the guests who will appear at the Celtic Media festival in May in the island.

Pupils aged nine and 10 from Ramsey have helped to creat an ecological area for the Manx Wildlife Trust. See our photo of them.

We have photos from the Isle of Man’s first ever Great Manx Cake-Off charity event.

Labradoodle Hudson has already done his bit for Comic Relief with a sponsored swim.

Packed out audiences have been enthralled by the Manx Operatic Society’s production of Legally Blonde: The Musical, at the Gaiety Theatre. Our Island Life section includes a review and lots of photos.

A look forward to the weekend’s sport.

The Island Life entertainments and features section.

Seven-day television guide.

Your letters.

Plus the Isle of Man’s comprehensive What’s On guide.

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