The Department of Health and Social Care says more than 7,000 people have signed up for an electronic service for doctor appointments.
The text reminder service sends out a message three days prior to a patient's appointment - confirming the time and date.
As of this year, 7,060 people use the service, as opposed to 5,788 last year.
The Island's medical director Dr Jugnu Mahajan says the service has reduced the number of missed appointments.
Second vehicle stolen from Ballasalla
Police are appealing for help finding a second vehicle taken from Ballasalla overnight.
Beach water quality good or excellent, says government report
All but one of the Island's designated bathing beaches have good or excellent water quality, according to a new report.
Interactive family percussion event this Saturday
Fancy taking a trip across land and sea in the form of percussion music this weekend?
Have you seen stolen motor?
Police are asking for your help tracing a car stolen in Ballasalla overnight.
Keys to discuss Braddan Roundhouse
Braddan's Roundhouse will be on the House of Keys question paper for the next sitting.
Area plan inquiry date announced
A public inquiry into a plan for how the north and west of the Island can be developed will take place from July 16.
Drug-driver crashed into another car
A motorist ended up in court for drug driving after he crashed into the back of another car.
Let your garden go ungroomed, urges council!
Douglas Council is asking people to let their grass grow wild next month.
