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.
Barclays Bank to remove three cash machines
Barclays Bank has announced that three ATMs will be removed across the Island later this year.
Firefighter takes on running challenge to mark 9/11
A firefighter plans to run 62 miles between all of the Island's fire stations to mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
Nearly 100 pyjamas donated to children's ward
Nobles Hospital Children's Ward is celebrating after nearly 100 pyjamas were donated.
Post Office release Manx treasure stamps
The Isle of Man Post Office has released Manx treasure stamps in collaboration with Manx National Heritage.
Inflation rose in August, say government stats
Inflation jumped up by 0.2 per cent last month, according to the government's latest figures.
Happy ending for Port Erin's lonely cock
One of Port Erin's best known residents is on his way to a new home.
Commissioners looking for cafe operator
Could you be the person to run a lakeside café in the north of the Island?
Candidate's banner slashed with knife
An election candidate says vandals attacked one of her banners with a knife last night.
