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.
Fire breaks out at airport
Police are asking the public to stay away from Ronaldsway Airport this evening.
Speed sign work to close Mountain Road for 30 minutes tomorrow
The Mountain Road will close early tomorrow morning.
Three months of work could bring smells and noise to Peel promenade
Manx Utilities is warning of smells and noise in Peel from next month as work continues on its sewage pumping station.
Hustings meeting announced in Andreas next month
Andreas residents will get the chance to quiz their election candidates next month.
Government reveals AI spending figures
The government says it's spent almost £165,000 on AI for its workers over the last two years.
Yellow flood warning issued for Ramsey overnight
Ronaldsway Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for tonight.
Could your big motorbike be a movie star?
Do you have a 1000cc motorbike that would look good on the big screen?
Mountain road cycling ban in force from tomorrow
Cyclists are being warned to stay off the Mountain Road over the next fortnight.
