In this week’s Manx Independent, we reveal that higher energy prices are likely as the Isle of Man feels the effects of global gas price rises.

Meanwhile, the Covid pandemic interrupted the exploration of billions of pounds’ worth of natural gas deposits under the Manx seabed, according to the company granted an exploratory licence by the government. But it’s going to continue the search.

The people behind the Ramsey Marina are back - with amended plans. We print artist’s impressions.

Ahead of the general election, students had the chance to quiz candidates. Among the questions was ’if you were a cake, what sort of cake would you be?’ We print some of the answers.

Reporter Paul Hardman speaks to three Manx sixth form students who won scholarships to the United Space School programme.

Douglas woman Annette Jane Kaye has admitted theft and fraud by false representation.

Megaslam wrestling is to return to the island.

Loganair is to introduce bigger planes to Ronaldsway routes.

James Jeremy Rennison has admitted driving despite being banned for 13 years just last year.

Roofer Ashley Nicholas Stewart, who brought an air pistol back to the island on the ferry, has been punished.

A chance to nominate your police officer of the year.

Manx Utilities has announced the addition of the island’s first public rapid Electric Vehicle (EV) charging point.

Some patients have been shocked to discover that their medical records are available to view on a new app.

The new statue outside the Gaiety Theatre.

Two pages of photos of classic cars that came to the island over the weekend.

Tholtan Theatricals will host ’At the Season’s Edge’ at the Erin Arts Centre next month. We find out more in our Island Life section.

Pupils from the island’s primary schools have been using the Manx language to help unlock a mysterious puzzle, education officer Jo Callister tells us.

Photos from a pantomime in Ramsey.

Kaytlyn Adshead put in a terrific performance at the final round of the Trial 2 Women’s Championship at Gouveia in Portugal. She features on the back page.

There are 11 pages of sport in total.

There is also plenty of community news, a page of your letters, our puzzles pages, Pullyman, the gig guide and a seven-day television guide.

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