This week’s Manx Independent reports police fears that fires were set deliberately.

That is the lead story on page one.

Also this week:

The Snaefell runaway tram report has been completed.

The government highlights the number of developments on brownfield sites rather than places in the countryside.

Two derelict hotels in Douglas have now been sold.

A landmark employment tribunal ruling against the Manx government on flexibility at work.

The horse tram depot can be redeveloped.

Two temporary non-executive directors have been appointed to the board of the newly-state owned Steam Packet Company.

A martial arts instructor died after a five-day cocaine binge - having taken the drug to ease agonising toothache, an inquest heard this week.

Isle of Man Railways says it is taking steps to reduce the risk of lineside fires caused by sparks from steam locomotives.

A former TT course landmark, the Glen Helen Hotel, has been demolished and is being replaced by ’glamping’ accommodation.

After years of negotiation, rugby club Southern Nomads has signed a 21-year lease and will develop facilities for recreational use in Rushen parish.

A series of photos from the Henry Bloom Noble primary school’s sports day.

In Island Life, your 16-page entertainment and leisure section, we preview the Isle of Man’s version of Strictly Come Dancing and review an eye-popping burlesque show.

The main story in our sports section concerns Mark Cavendish and his Tour de France hopes.

There are 12 pages of sport, including a look forward to all the weekend action.

Also inside there is the Isle of Man’s what’s on guide, a seven-day television guide, readers’ photos, a page of pictures from the past and lots of community news.

The Manx Independent is in the shops now.