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It's believed six percent of the local population on the Isle of Man have been diagnosed with diabetes.  
This week marks Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week - a time to increase awareness around the condition and how common it is. 
Dr Joannis Vamvakopoulos is a consultant in Endocrinology at Noble's Hospital. 

A report assessing the types of homes needed on the Isle of Man can't just "sit on the shelf".
That's the view of the chair of the Housing and Communities Board.
The Objective Assessment of Housing Need document will be used as an evidence base for the Island’s Strategic Plan.
MHK David Ashford told Amy Griffiths why it's taken so long to publish it.

We had glorious weather last year, so will we be as lucky for TT this year?
Senior Met Officer at Ronaldsway Kirsty Pendlebury looks ahead to the first few days of this year's racing.

The lead singer of The Undertones says the dumping raw sewage into the sea off the Island is 'horrifying'.
Feargal Sharkey campaigns against water pollution in the British Isles since retiring from the music industry.
Manx Utilities says efforts to stop the practice have been delayed because of difficulties getting specialist equipment and contractors from the UK and delays during land acquisition.
Feargal's been telling Amy Griffiths why the issue caught his eye:

Street Angels Limited is a volunteer group that walks around Douglas each week helping vulnerable people. 
It plans to have members out on patrol throughout the fortnight. 
Tommy, Tina and Hayley spoke to Chanelle Sukhoo about how they get ready for the Island's biggest tourism event:

The announcement about the Bishop-designate of the Isle of Man came as she visited a number of places around the Isle of Man.
The Venerable Patricia Hillas also took the time to come to Manx Radio where she spoke to Beth Espey.