Public Health Isle of Man is warning people to be on the look out for Ticks.
The small, spider-like creatures feed on the blood of both animals and people and are most active between Spring and Autumn.
They can transmit bacteria that causes Lyme disease and are mostly found in long grass, parks and gardens.
As a result, the health body is asking people to check themselves and their pets after they've been outdoors, particularly if you've been in tall grassy areas or woodlands.
Meeting this week to debate closure of Sunday School facility
A requisition meeting will be held in Lonan this week to discuss the closure of a Sunday School building.
Two sailings at risk because of weather later
Two of the Steam Packet's evening sailings are in doubt because of bad weather later.
Garage to close after more than 50 years in business
An Onchan garage has announced it'll shut after more than 50 years.
Nine questions to be debated in House of Keys this morning
The House of Keys is due to sit this morning, with nine questions on the order paper up for debate.
Peel Commissioners hit back at member's allegations
Peel Town Commissioners have issued a statement in response to comments from a member hitting out at the board on social media, calling them inaccurate.
More than £43k in uncashed benefits cheques
Treasury Minister Chris Thomas says more than £43,000 in benefits cheques remain uncashed.
Workshop on how to spot depression in children this week
Do you know how to spot if children are worried or depressed?
What's to stop migrants using UK scheme to come here?
An MHK wants to know what's stopping migrants being repatriated on a UK scheme from coming to the Island instead.
