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.
Weather closes Mountain Road until Monday
The Department of Infrastructure says the Mountain Road will be closed over the weekend.
Register for charity Xmas tree recycling
There's still time to arrange for your Christmas tree to be recycled and help an Island charity.
Organ donations go opt-out from today
The Isle of Man's organ donation laws change today, and you're being reminded to register your decision.
Snow warning issued
Ronaldsway Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow tonight.
Small rise in homeschooling, says department
The Department of Education, Sport and Culture says the number of children registered as being homeschooled rose by just over three per cent last year.
Salt available for icy conditions, says DOI
The Department of Infrastructure says you can help prepare for cold weather this weekend.
See the first 2026 sunrise from Ramsey landmark
A Ramsey landmark will host a special event this morning.
Fell run to get underway in St Johns
Part of a road in St Johns will close today a hundreds of competitors take part in an annual fell race.
