People on the Isle of Man are being urged not to ignore a test which screens for cancer just because they're squeamish.
The Department of Health and Social Care is supporting the national 'Be Clear on Cancer' screening campaign which runs until the end of March.
Residents aged between 60 and 74 are sent screening kits every two years:
Each year 2,000 people in this age bracket are diagnosed with bowel cancer in the North West - Doctor Henrietta Ewart is the director of public health:
Warning over beach work in Douglas next week
Douglas Council is asking people to take care on the beach as it shifts sand around from next week.
Racer appeals for return of missing awning
An Island racer has threatened to break fingers after his awning went missing from the Southern 100 paddock.
Charity worker announces Malew election bid
Another candidate has declared their intention to stand in the general election for Arbory, Castletown and Malew.
Woman releases fundraising poetry book
A book of poetry has been published by a local author in aid of cancer charities.
Castletown hosts tin bath racing
There'll be road closures in central Castletown today as the World Tin Bath Championships get underway.
Mountain Road closed for skateboarding today
The northern end of the Mountain Road will be shut for much of today.
Peel ready for huge community sale later
Peel will host the Island's biggest jumble sale today.
Cruise ship makes first stop of week
A cruise ship is making the first of three visits to the Isle of Man in a week this morning.
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