The government's reminding people not to trim their bushes until the end of summer.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture says hedgerows, sod banks and verges are refuges for wildlife and shouldn't be cut back between March and August.
The Department of Infrastructure's been trimming hedges to prepare for the TT, but says that's for road safety reasons.
And the DOI says it makes every effort to limit the impact on plants and habitats.
70% of cars fail police winter roadside checks
Police carried out their first roadside checkpoint last night, as part of 'Operation Uplift'.
One hour MEDS phone line outage this evening
Manx Care says the phone line for the Manx Emergency Doctors Service will be unavailable this evening for an hour.
Festival of Remembrance at the Villa next month
A special concert will be held to mark the 80th anniversary of WWII next month.
Planning fireworks? Let the airport know
The Isle of Man Airport's asking people to let the Civil Aviation Administration know about their firework displays.
FOI reveals nearly 90,000 untaxed vehicles
There are currently 89,519 untaxed vehicles on the Island.
Ramsey Remembrance service to be marked by maroon rockets
Ramsey commissioners say maroons will fire next month as the town holds its remembrance events.
MEDS phone line to be down temporarily
Manx Care says the phone line for Manx Emergency Doctors Service will be temporarily out of service tomorrow.
Committee to examine link between poverty and poor academic performance
A Tynwald committee will hear evidence from education department bosses next month as it looks into links between poverty and poor academic performance.
