The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture has described the risk of wildfires during TT as "very high".
It says upland and lowland habitats are tinder dry, and winds are creating a very high risk.
In those conditions, the department says one spark could set off a blaze threatening wildlife, livestock, public safety and even TT racing.
It's urging people to take extra care in the countryside, adding rain is forecast in a few days' time.
School issues traffic plea to parents as summer holidays end
A school's appealing to parents to help avoid traffic carnage on the first day of the new academic year this week.
Digital display planned for airport approaches
A company's applied to build a digital billboard at the entrance to the Island's airport.
16 harbour dredgings for Douglas so far this year
The Department of Infrastructure says Douglas Harbour has been dredged 16 times so far this year.
Candidate hits back at trolls targeting would-be MHKs
An election candidate says he's frustrated by online trolls on social media.
Commissioners tell candidates where they can't stick their signs
A local authority in the south of the Island is warning election candidates about their signs.
August fourth-warmest on record
August was the Island's fourth warmest on record, according to Ronaldsway Met Office.
Emergency closure in place on quayside
The Department of Infrastructure says it's put an emergency closure in place on East Quay in Peel.
Passport services to move online
The government has announced applications for Isle of Man passports will be moving online in future.
