In this week’s Isle of Man Examiner we report on a commercial passenger plane that had to turn back to the Isle of Man when smoke was detected in the cockpit.

We also find out the latest on the children who were hospitalised after they found a stash of illicit drugs in Douglas.

Inside we reveal that the taxpayer is footing the bill for the winding-up of a failed private-sector fund

Official figures show that house prices in the Isle of Man have risen but it’s a different story for flats. We look into the figures in more detail

In contrast, evidence of a falling population is laid bare in the latest Isle of Man in Numbers report. We look closely at that too

Meanwhile, the school rolls have been published. We list every school in the Isle of Man and its capacity and expected pupil number in the next school year

A Douglas councillor has been jailed for 20 weeks after admitting drink-driving twice. We report more details

The father of two lads who died after taking ecstasy is to address a meeting with his views about drug use

Two women who had a confrontation with two acquaintances after visiting their Willaston home late at night have been spared an immediate prison sentence

We talk to the Isle of Man Bank and McDonald’s after speculation about both firms in the House of Keys about work permits

A man has been jailed for more than four years after supplying drugs

Crossroads Care has launched its ’Superheroes’ fundraising campaign in the new play park at Tynwald Mills

The difference in treatment of public sector employees on varying grades in the island is more troubling that disparity in wage rates, a union chief tells us

In the latest of his full-page interviews with MHKs, Paul Speller profiles Kate Beecroft

Sixteen-year-olds could soon be allowed to work collecting glasses in nightclubs

A Colby teenager threatened to kill himself after he was arrested for dealing ecstasy and cannabis

Julie Blackburn finds out more about the new food craze: eating it raw

Did you know there’s a bridge between Liverpool and the Isle of Man? Nor did we. But a publication specialising in bridges includes it. Turns out its author fell for an April Fool’s joke. We report more

A set of Manx stamps has been launched to celebrate Freemasonry

Offenders who are repaying their debt to society have made the island a better place in various projects. We learn more

Terry Cringle’s nostalgia pages include an old shot of Murray’s Road in Douglas taken from the air

We have photos of Easter events around the island and were there when owls visited the Family Library

Our sports section features the FA Cup final and pays tribute to Murray Lambden.

The Final Whistle supplement also looks at the results of the weekend sport.

With a community news round-up, your letters, Terry Cringle’s column, the social diary and more from the Manx courts, the Isle of Man Examiner is an essential read.

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