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.
Don't fall for airport baggage scam!
Another scam targeting Manx residents is doing the rounds on Facebook - this time impersonating Ronaldsway Airport.
Tributes paid to Island's groundbreaking sculptor
Tributes are being paid to a world-famous Manx sculptor who's died at the age of 95.
Island's Chinese Association applies to be dissolved
An organisation set up to promote Sino-Manx relations has applied to be dissolved.
More flats for Bayqueen Hotel development?
A company has applied to add extra flats to a development in the south of the Island after nobody came forward to lease commercial space.
£5,000 Tesco windfall for primary school
Port St Mary school will be getting a £5,000 boost after being chosen by a Tesco customer.
Medical helicopter evacuations on the rise
The Department of Infrastructure says the number of medical airlifts from Noble's Hospital has been steadily rising over the past three years.
Emissions research inconclusive on 20mph limits
Infrastructure Minister Michelle Haywood says research into 20mph limits isn't conclusive on whether it'll affect greenhouse gas emissions.
Cinema closes for projector update
A cinema in Douglas will close next week for upgrades.
