On average more than a quarter of all reception year school children on the Island are overweight or obese.
That's according to government figures released by Education Minister, Graham Cregeen, in the House of Keys earlier this week.
For the 2016/17 academic year, on average 25.1% of reception pupils at Manx primary schools were classed as overweight or obese.
The percentages were based on 864 children that were measured during that period.
Emergency road closure in Glen Vine until 1pm
A road in the West of the Island is closed until 1pm today for emergency repairs.
Have you seen this car?
Police are appealing to the public to look out for a car which is the subject of an investigation.
2,542 calls to 999 last month
The emergency services responded to more than 2,400 callouts last month.
Community service for man who stole from brother
A man who stole thousands of pounds worth of items from his brother has been ordered to do community service.
Council to spend £40k on prom lights
Douglas Council will dip into reserves to pay for decorative lighting on the promenade sea wall.
Mountain Road due to reopen tonight
The Mountain Road remains closed today as roadworks continue.
MHKs to discuss Braddan Roundhouse
The House of Keys sits this morning, with plenty on the agenda for MHKs.
Government roadshow moves to Peel
The second Listening To You government roadshow event will be held this evening.
