Routine smear tests will now be every five years instead of three for women testing negative for the HPV virus.
Government says advances in screening technology means the tests aren't needed as often.
And it adds more effective tests mean the HPV virus behind cervical cancer can be detected before it can develop.
From July 24 to 49 year olds will be invited again after five years for the next routine test.
Firefighters called to kitchen fire
Fire crews were called to a kitchen fire in the West of the Island this morning, Sunday, November 30.
Yellow weather warning for rain tonight
The Ronaldsway Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain tonight.
Twelve-marathon challenge has already raised over £10k
A local man aiming to run 12 marathons in 12 days has already raised nearly £10,000 for the Children's Hospice.
Fire crews deal with utility room blaze
Fire crews dealt with a blaze in Castletown yesterday evening.
Post Office suspends mail to Venezuela
There's some bad news if you have Christmas cards or gifts for Venezuela.
Mountain Road closed due to snowfall
The police say the whole of the Mountain Road has been shut due to snow.
Yellow weather warning for snow and ice
The Ronaldsway Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice.
Local authority homes could be improved
Local authority homes in Braddan could be getting improvements - if commissioners are given permission to borrow money for the work.
