A survey’s findings into the level of obesity in the Isle of Man suggests that our health service is facing a growing crisis.
The lead story in this week’s Examiner concentrates on the expanding waistlines of the island’s population.
Also this week:
Photos of every reception class in the Isle of Man.
A Panorama investigation into one aspect of VAT in the island.
The island’s planning system is to be overhauled.
The troubled Cherry Orchard in Port Erin is likely to go into liquidation soon.
More than 100 government workers are paid less than the new recommended living wage.
Sam Black’s X Factor reprieve.
A feature about how the island is preparing for more electric cars.
A senior officer at the island’s financial regulator’s lucky escape after a car crashed and landed on its roof just a metre away from him.
The havoc wrought by Storm Brian.
The government says it needs to rebuild its children and families services division to rebuild public confidence.
A fashion show featuring some women who have had breast cancer.
Why the bridge in Old Laxey is to close again.
More staff and additional costs may be the only solution to cut down on passenger delays at the airport, a government minister admits.
Health Minister Kate Beecroft is accused of trying to ’defend the indefensible’ in her explanation of why the department is considering increasing the age for free prescription charges.
A Ramsey mother is convicted of a £7,331 benefit fraud.
Plus: Terry Cringle’s nostalgia pages, your letters, a look back at the weekend’s sport, the social diary, business news and lots of community news.
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