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.
Island couple wins trip to Vegas
A couple from the Isle of Man will be on their way to Las Vegas to get married after winning an online competition.
Could you star in TT film?
Would you like to get involved in a film during this year's TT festival?
Commissioners postpone decision on Pride event
Commissioners in Onchan have put off deciding whether a Pride event will go ahead in the village this summer.
Commissioners want to inspect your trimmed bush
Marown commissioners say you should prepare for inspections to check if your hedges are up to standard.
Bus drivers vote to end strike and accept government offer
The Island's bus strike is over, after bus drivers accepted the government's "final offer".
Birdlife charity marks special milestone
An Island charity says it's marked a special hat-trick this month - after receiving its first baby blackbird of the year.
Peel commissioners criticised after motions left off agenda
A Peel commissioner says two motions she wanted the board to discuss haven't been placed on the agenda for tonight.
Northern Irish minister meets government over fishing rights
A Northern Ireland minister has thanked the Manx government for talks on allowing overseas workers on boats from the territory to fish in Manx waters.
