People in the Island need to avoid dangerous fad diets in the New Year.
That's the advice from the Department of Health - which says it is the time of the year when people look to make lifestyle changes.
The average person will put on approximately 5lb of weight by the end of December.
Community dietitian Hannah Crawford says although fad ideas might seem like a good idea in the short-term it isn't a healthy way of losing weight:
Drop-in to open bank accounts for benefits and pensions
The government's to hold a special drop-in session for people on benefits or pensions who don't have bank accounts.
Work permit changes delayed until next year
The Department for Enterprise says it'll take another 10 months to bring in changes to the Island's work permit system.
Protect yourself from flu as cases rise, say officials
Public health officials are warning people to prepare to flu season.
Drop-in session to gauge views on 20mph limits
Commissioners in the south of the Island say they'll hold a drop-in session for people to find out more about proposed 20mph speed limits.
Steam Packet schedule features more sailings to Ireland
The Steam Packet Company has released its timetables for next year, with three vessels running a regular schedule of sailings.
Ramsey's Xmas lights turned on tonight!
Ramsey will be the next town to switch on its Christmas lights this evening, after Douglas yesterday.
Hob fire sparks fire service callout
Firefighters say nobody was hurt during a kitchen fire in Douglas yesterday.
Ice warning remains in place today
A yellow weather warning is in place this morning with sub-zero temperatures overnight around the Island.
