The lessons of the Summerland tragedy were forgotten - with distastrous consequences for the people who died in the Grenfell Tower.

That is the finding of researchers working for a television documentary.

Today’s Manx Independent reveals more.

Also this week:

Astonishing waiting times at Noble’s Hospital.

The former warden of a children’s centre at the centre of abuse allegations appears in court.

Almost a year ago, the Isle of Man was rocked by allegations in the Guardian and on BBC television’s Panorama centring on Lewis Hamilton’s jet purchase. The UK Treasury said it would investigate. So what’s happening?

Flybe has posted record losses - so what does this mean for its plan to set up a new permanent base here? We’ve asked.

An MHK wants the Isle of Man to be a test bed for self-driving cars.

Dredging is to start again in Peel harbour - but the Department of Infrastructure won’t say what it will do with the toxic material.

A third generation volunteer has been recognised for his 20 years service to Peel’s Coastguard.

There’s good news for the volunteers trying to fix Ramsey’s pier.

Two reports on the House of Keys Brexit debate.

Pupils at Ramsey Grammar School are researching all the people from the Isle of Man who died in the First World War.

Ahead of a debate on women in politics, we talk to female MHKs and MLCs.

A woman who was bitten by a dog issues a warning.

The latest on work on Douglas Promenade.

The Co-op has stopped supplying food to the wardens on the Calf of Man.

A teenage taekwondo champion has been banned from getting behind the wheel for driving while unfit through drugs.

A picture special on the last horse tram service of the year.

In Island Life, what’s on for Hop tu Naa plus lots of news about leisure and entertainment in the Isle of Man.

Our sports section previews all the weekend sport.

Plus the island’s What’s On guide, your letters, readers’ photographs, a seven-day television guide and lots of community news.

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