This week’s Isle of Man Examiner reveals that a big boost for a campaigner who’s been complaining about how leachate oozing out of the former Raggatt tip near Peel is disposed of.

A top legal official agrees it should go to a public inquiry.

Also this week:

A jury has heard allegations that a former soldier stabbed his on-off girlfriend three times from behind. He claims it was an accident and he acted in self-defence. Our reporter was in court.

The Cherry Orchard Hotel is closing and its boss tells us why.

In the last five years Manx bus drivers have claimed millons in overtime, it has been revealed.

Interested companies are being sought to make bids to explore Manx seawaters for potential supplies of gas.

An environmentally friendly ’passive house’ in Port St Mary has been shortlisted for the 2017 Best Eco Home award by Build It magazine.

A 56-year-old Pulrose woman has been jailed by magistrates for eight weeks for a £12,866 benefit fraud.

A page about how the new Equality Act could affect employees and employers.

The new man in charge of the Isle of Man’s youth service will have a £1 million budget.

A 59-year-old man from Glen Maye been in court after permitting his daughter to drive his car without insurance or a valid licence.

A pioneering claim involving an allegation of space industry fraud has been heard in the Douglas high court.

An elderly man’s life was saved by a customer in a cafe in Port St Mary.

A landmark Douglas building that is a familiar sight to passengers arriving on the ferry - but less visible from dry land - is up for sale.

A 21-year-old Douglas man has been to court after admitting possession of cannabis for a fifth time.

How a puzzle about the Manx £1 coin got Radio 4 listeners scratching their heads.

A picture special at the MSPCA dog show.

The Final Whistle sports pullout.

Your letters.

The social diary.

Mark Owen’s column.

Terry Cringle’s two pages of nostalgia.

Ten pages of business, including a special on the aircraft registry.

Plus community news.

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