The Department of Health has extended the age group for those eligible for free bowel screening.
The scheme now covers those people up to the age of 75 whereas previously it stopped at 69.
The first two-year cycle of the screening managed to identify 15 cases of cancer, with an uptake rate of 59 per cent.
Bowel cancer is the third most common cancer in the UK and the Isle of Man after lung and breast cancer, and the second most common cause of death after lung cancer.
New laws for young workers come into force today
New government regulations strengthening protections for children in part-time work have come into force today, Wednesday, April 1.
Manx Care extends mental health service to more surgeries
Manx Care's announced it's expanding a new mental health service to nine more GP practices.
Bus Vannin confirms normal services to run over Easter
Bus Vannin says services will be running as normal during the Easter weekend.
Steam Packet's new Northern Irish route launches today
The Steam Packet's officially launched its new Northern Irish route.
Creamery reassures milk buyers over price rise
Isle of Man Creamery has moved to reassure customers over the price of its milk.
April fool - did you get caught this morning?!
The Isle of Man's seen its fair share of online pranks this morning.
Tea room shuts its doors for good
A tea room in the west of the Island has announced it's closed down.
Milk up more than 5p a pint from today
The price of milk has risen by almost twice the rate of inflation today.
