Today’s Manx Independent leads with the story of a 13-year-old who has raised thousands for Hospice and has now had his customised bike confiscated by police.

Jake Hodgson, from Douglas had built the bike himself. His father explains why he is angry with the police.

Also in the news:

Roll up roll up! Consultation on medicinal cannabis is launched.

Health Minister David Ashford orders an external review after whistleblowers contacted Isle of Man Newspapers over their concerns about Manannan Court mental health unit.

And fresh from a cut in speech therapy services for children due to staffing levels, Mr Ashford has to face up to further staff shortfalls, this time in physiotherapy services.

Post Office management says it believes its latest revised offer to posties is ‘fair and realistic’.

Six months after they moved to the same site, Jess Ward visits St Thomas’ and Scoill Vallajeelt to see how everyone has settled in.

The government department seeking to save a former pub from demolition.

Elaine Christian, a founding member of charity Victim Support Isle of Man, has retired after 20 years of service.

Head teachers would be forced to accept a pupil who has been expelled from another school if instructed by education chiefs under a planned new law.

The sale of airline Flybe to a Virgin Atlantic-led consortium looks like good news for the Isle of Man, according to Infrastructure Minister Ray Harmer.

The six-year-old who is tackling Peel’s potholes with his Lego set.

A GP has been banned from driving after admitting she was unfit to drive..

Business:

The International Stock Exchange (TISE) has been approved as a Designated Offshore Securities Market (DOSM) by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

A review of the legal aid system has been welcomed by the society representing the island’s lawyers.

Sport:

The Manx athlete who claimed under-15 glory in Scotland.

Preview of Jurby stage rally.

Coverage and pictures from the final round of the Winter Walk League.

And a look ahead to the last 16 of the Isle of Man FA Cup as Rushen United host Corinthians at Croit Lowey.

Island Life:

The One Act Play Festival kicks off on Wednesday, February 13.

Christa McCartney goes under the spotlight in this week’s Island Profile.

Your Manx Independent also features our music guide, the Isle of Man’s What’s On guide, a page of pictures from the past, a seven-day television guide, your letters and lots of other community news.

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