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.
Smartmeter alert problem now fixed, says Manx Utilities
Manx Utilities says it's now solved problems that sent users false alerts about their smartmeter balance.
Merchant Navy Day marked this week
Merchant Navy Day will be marked on Island with a remembrance service for those who lost their lives at sea.
Filipino festival planned for Laxey
A huge celebration of the Island's Filipino community will take place in Laxey later this year.
Glen Maye requisition meeting scheduled
A requisition meeting will be held in Glen Maye next month.
Political satire is coming to the Gaiety Theatre in Douglas next week, just in time to poke fun at the general election.
Viking longboat races today
Viking races will finally get underway in Peel today - after a six-week delay.
Postal vote applications have to be in soon
Living far away but want to cast your vote in September's election? Time's running out!
Mum launches petition over university support
A petition's been launched calling on government to provide more support for Manx university students.
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