Smokers on the Island are being encouraged to ditch the cigarettes and join in with the Stoptober no-smoking campaign.
It runs throughout October – last year more than 160,000 people in the UK took up the challenge.
The Department of Health says anecdotal evidence shows a number of people on the Island got involved in last year’s effort with the Quit 4 You clinics busier throughout the month.
Health psychologist Anita Imberger says it’s a perfect time for people to quit:
Great progress on Peel sewage works, says MU
Manx Utilities says it's making great progress on Peel's new sewage treatment works.
How much has been spent on carbon literacy training?
How much has been spent on carbon literacy training on the Island?
Gov made no assessment before apprentice scheme changes
No impact assessment was made for changes to apprenticeship schemes because other measures were taken.
Government strategy to promote local food under spotlight
The government's strategy to promote local produce will come under the spotlight in Tynwald next week.
Local man to run famous marathon for Children's Centre
A local man will be running the London Marathon to raise money for The Children's Centre.
Are there supply issues at the meat plant?
An MHK wants to know if there are supply issues at the meat plant in Tromode.
What's the target patient to GP ratio?
An MHK wants to know what the government's target GP to patient ratio is.
Plans for new high school to be discussed
Plans for the new Castle Rushen High School will come under the spotlight in Tynwald next week.
