The UK will go to the polls on July 4, in an attempt to upstage the Island's National Day.
Rishi Sunak made the announcement this evening outside 10 Downing Street.
He'd been promising a general election in the second half of this year.
Tynwald Day celebrations will get underway in St Johns on July 5.
Manx Care negligence payouts detailed
Manx Care's paid out more than a million pounds in clinical negligence claims since it was set up four and a half years ago.
Ballakilley Park plans scaled down
A local authority has scaled back its plans to develop a park in the south of the Island.
Weather warning issued for ice
Ronaldsway Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning about freezing weather overnight.
MiCard users offered payment exception service
The government says benefit claimants and pensioners without a bank account can contact it about a payment exception service.
Two ferry crossings at risk, with gales forecast
Two ferry sailings overnight could be facing disruption.
Revenge porn warning from police
Police are highlighting new laws which outlaw revenge porn on the Island.
Last chance to submit views on offshore windfarm plan
A consultation into plans for the Island's first ever offshore windfarm closes today.
Escape to the Country: Pat chooses the south!
A retired nurse from Licolnshire chose Port Erin to move to yesterday - when Escape to the Country aired its first ever Manx episode.
