This week’s Examiner leads with concerns over the Isle of Man’s ferry links to Liverpool after the Steam Packet loses its Pier Head berth.

Also this week:

Former MLC Juan Turner awaits a court verdict.

How gardeners are coping with the hose pipe ban.

The Steam Packet’s legal threat to the Isle of Man Examiner.

The Manx delegation to a commemoration of the First World War.

A scaffolder who threatened to bite off the nose of his partner’s ex has been punished in court.

Manx National Heritage reviews its safeguarding policies.

A family has paid tribute to a seven-year-old after her tragic death.

After some criticised our coverage of a court case, senior reporter Adrian Darbyshire comments on how courts are covered in the media.

The island’s beleaguered state-owned abattoir has a new boss.

A man who donated stem cells tells us about his experience.

Neighbours are opposing plans to demolish an historic Manx cottage on Bradda hillside.

Plus business news, a look back at the weekend sport, a packed letters page, our monthly column in Manx, Terry Cringle’s nostalgia pages and lots of community news.

The Isle of Man Examiner is in the shops now.