Douglas’s town hall is to be lit in a special colour again to promote a good cause.

Over the last few years different coloured lights on various landmarks - including the Tower of Refuge, the town hall and Pulrose power station - have been used to publicise charities.

On September 9 to 15 the town hall, which is on Ridgeway Street, will be bathed in red light as part of the charity Leukaemia Care’s blood cancer awareness campaign.

More than 50 buildings in the UK will also be lit red as part of the promotion.

Leukaemia Care wants to advise people of the disease’s signs and symptoms, as part of its Spot Leukaemia campaign.

Leukaemia is a form of blood cancer.

Blood cancer is the UK’s fifth most common cancer and the third biggest cancer killer.

Blood Cancer Awareness Month takes place each September and is a chance for patients, charities and healthcare professionals to share stories of their experience of blood cancer.

As well as shining a spotlight on leukaemia, the charity is encouraging members of the public to take its free leukaemia awareness course, which will help to highlight the vague symptoms of this condition.

The charity also have free fridge magnets and symptoms cards available to order.

The director of patient advocacy for the charity, Zack Pemberton-Whiteley, said: ’We’re delighted that Douglas town hall has agreed to turn red.

’This is part of our efforts to ensure that people are more aware of the vague symptoms of leukaemia which can often be mistaken for other common illnesses, such as the flu.

’As well as enjoying the light up, we’d encourage members of the public to take our free online course, which will improve their awareness of leukaemia.’

www.spotleukaemia.co.uk