Childhood obesity is one of the greatest public challenges facing the Isle of Man today.
That's according to the Island's Director of Public Health, Dr Henrietta Ewart, in a report on the subject released today.
It says that around a quarter of Island children are overweight or obese at the age of five.
Adopting healthy lifestyles has been promoted as the first strategic goal of the Department of Health and Social Care in their five-year strategy.
Weather warning for heavy rain today
Ronaldsway Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain today.
How many government workers take sabbatical?
How many government workers have gone on sabbatical leave over the past three years?
Police: non-life threatening injuries in Ramsey incident
Police say this afternoon's incident in Ramsey involved a man being assaulted outside Tesco.
Roundhouse cafe employment tribunal adjourned
An employment tribunal against company which used to run a coffee shop in Braddan's Roundhouse has been adjourned - while a former employee tries to put the company back on the register.
Two in custody after Ramsey incident, police say
Police say it was an 'isolated incident' which they dealt with at Tesco in Ramsey, with two suspects now in custody.
Serious incident closes Tesco in Ramsey
Police say they're dealing with a serious incident at Tesco on Bowring Road in Ramsey.
Pleasure Park to freeze prices and extend hours
If you love Onchan Pleasure Park, there's a double-helping of good news - with ticket prices frozen and extra opening hours.
How does government measure public sector performance?
An MHK wants to find out how the government measures productivity in the public sector.
