Open-to-all approach has done all it can, says director of public health
The Island's stop smoking service is to start targeting specific groups in a bid to cut the number of smokers.
Recently-published public health figures show 11.1% of Manx adults smoke, compared to 15.5% in England.
Pregnant women and those awaiting surgery are among those to be given priority.
Director of Public Health Dr Henrietta Ewart hopes the targeted approach will be more effective:
More than 500 Isle of Man Energy customers overcharged for VAT
It's charged 2% of its domestic customers the standard rate instead of the reduced one
Police working with schools to teach children about the dangers of social media
It's after the popularity of the TV series 'Adolescence'
Drivers turning in Douglas Fire Station forecourt leads to 'near misses'
Fire service says staff have nearly been hit on a number of occasions
Isle of Man Government ‘closely monitoring’ impact of US trade tariffs
Government assessing risks as 10% levy on goods prompts concern
'Angel of Ronaldsway' could be installed at the Manx Aviation and Military Museum
Planning application also includes a display with the nose of a retired aircraft