This week the Isle of Man Examiner has been looking more closely into the government’s announcements on spending millions on Douglas harbour.

Those plans include what seem to be preparations for what could happen if the Steam Packet and the government don’t come up with a new user agreement for the port.

The government has even earmarked the sort of vessel it would like to see.

The news comes after the Examiner revealed in December that government ministers were looking into nationalising the ferry service.

Also this week:

The investigation’s verdict into the runway incident that ended up killing the Citywing virtual airline.

A man who beat up his partner in front of her children on Christmas Day has been sentenced in court.

Reporter Jess Ward sees how easy it is to shop and refuse plastic in the Isle of Man.

The five new MLCs.

Car tax is likely to rise.

Regent Street post office has been sold - but for what will the building be used?

Education Minister Graham Cregeen has hit out at Children’s Champion Daphne Caine MHK.

Our photographer John Maddrell has found a forgotten historic pipe unearthed by Storm Emma.

Three very different pieces of theatre will be performed by Rushen Players in their Easter shows.

A man who stole £50 from a taxi driver has been in court.

We report good news for customers at Castletown’s butcher’s shop.

Ever wondered what it’s like to work in our news room? Max Moore-Lees, who did work experience with us last week, shares his experiences.

How work on the Premier Inn is going.

Plus business news, our sports supplement ’Final Whistle’, your letters, a look forward to the Keys’ sitting, the social diary and lots of community news.

The Isle of Man’s favourite newspaper is in the shops now.

AND DON’T FORGET! Token three in our competition to win an i-Phone 8 is in the paper.