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.
Six weekend ferry crossings could face disruption
A series of sailings this weekend could be at risk of cancellation.
President of Tynwald announces retirement
Lawrence Skelly has announced he'll be stepping down as President of Tynwald this year.
Police close Mountain road
The Mountain Road has been closed as police recover a car.
Fuel firm says "fingers crossed" for calmer energy costs
An Island fuel company says it's hoping energy prices stabilise in the future, with its next shipment already planned.
Ring doorbells will need data protection registration - but shouldn't cost you money
The Island's Information Commissioner says you will have to register for data protection for your CCTV doorbell, but it should be free.
Hospice UK head calls Island cuts "cack-handed" ministerial muddle
The head of Hospice UK says cutbacks at the Island's Braddan facility have exposed what he calls a "cack-handed muddle from the Council of Ministers".
Bus drivers voting on "final offer" from government
A final, eighth offer has been made by the government to bus drivers in an attempt to resolve ongoing industrial action.
Vampire show featuring Manx ferry cancelled
Manx vampire fans will be disappointed this week - after a show featuring the Ben my Chree in its season-ending cliffhanger was cancelled.
