Director of Public Health wants to focus on long term population health
Smoking, alcohol and poor diet have been identified as some of the Island's biggest public health challenges.
Matt Tyrer took up the position of Director of Public Health here in the first week of October.
His focus will be on long term population health for the Island.
Dr Tyrer has named some of the main issues he's identified since taking on the role:
Union says no 'authorised offer' has been made in bus pay dispute
Union says drivers should not be asked to give up established conditions as talks with Bus Vannin continue
Vehicle recovery company called out to Braddan Road eight times
Motorists call for either housing developer, DOI, or contractor take responsibility
Red weather warning issued for coastal overtopping
It will come into effect on Tuesday at 2:30pm
Douglas seawall breached
It's as a red warning for overtopping is expected to come into force