A bogus claimant who pocketed thousands of pounds in benefits despite receiving an undeclared pension and having a bank account with more than £40,000 in it, has been sent to prison.
The full story is covered on the front page of this week’s Manx Independent, which also features a picture of Manx TT rider Conor Cummin and a review of practice week.
Elsewhere in the paper, which is in shops now:
The redevelopment of Port Erin’s historic railway station is firmly under way - despite concerns the work is unnecessary and that the money could be better spent elsewhere.
A 29-year-old man from Douglas has admitted having 2,000 10mg diazepam tablets and 900 5mg tablets sent to him in a package from Cameroon in Africa.
An attempt by MHKs to exempt themselves from a new pay scales agreement has been branded ‘despicable’ by one union leader.
Independent reporter, TT marshal and MGP rider John Turner describes a session held at the weekend which aimed to make volunteer TT and MGP marshals more skilled and confident to handle a race or practice incident.
Nikki Allan reports on an art exhibition being held by retired NASA astronaut Nicole Stott, who has tried to recreate the stunning views from the International Space Station.
A 32-year-old Ramsey man has been fined £1,000 after admitting crashing his car on the Mountain Road while almost twice the drink-drive limit.
TravelWatch says there needs to be full public scrutiny of Steam Packet proposals before any decision is made on the future of ferry services.
A Douglas gym is celebrating after claiming success in a high-profile competition in Soutport.
There’s a full rundown of the events and gigs taking place around the island during TT Week, plus music and film reviews.
And sport looks back on a hugely successful practice week, while looking ahead to what is shaping up to be a tremendous first day of racing on Saturday.
Your Manx Independent is in shops now.
And don’t forget the second issue of TT News will be in shops from Sunday, with reports and pictures from the opening day’s race action hot off the press.