Routine smear tests will now be every five years instead of three for women testing negative for the HPV virus.
Government says advances in screening technology means the tests aren't needed as often.
And it adds more effective tests mean the HPV virus behind cervical cancer can be detected before it can develop.
From July 24 to 49 year olds will be invited again after five years for the next routine test.
Rural road's poor condition closes it for weeks
A rural road in the South of the Island has been closed for nearly a month.
50-mile Ultramarathon to launch in Island
A new charity ultramarathon will launch in the Island this summer.
Another yellow weather warning for coastal overtopping
Ronaldsway Met Office has issued a further weather warning for coastal overtopping today.
Dental practice to relocate once more
Manx Care says a dental practice is set to relocate once more this coming week.
Weather cancels two ferries today
The Steam Packet has announced it's cancelled two ferries because of bad weather today.
Douglas Harbour bridge to temporarily close overnight
The Douglas Harbour lift bridge will be temporarily closing overnight next month.
Weekly lunch club to combat loneliness
The Salvation Army's about to launch a weekly lunch club to fight loneliness and isolation around the Island.
New laws to regulate gas suppliers to be debated
Laws dealing with the economic regulation of Island gas suppliers will be discussed in the House of Keys this coming week.
