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.
Exam board strike could delay GCSE and A-Level results
GCSE and A-Level students on the Island could face delays getting their results this year, because of strike action.
Island skydiving company almost ready to take bookings
Fancy hitting speeds of 120mph straight down? An Island company says it'll soon offer you the experience of a lifetime!
Celtic League says government failing over Island poverty
The Celtic League has accused politicians of failing the public, after a report to Tynwald revealed around one in seven people on the Island are living in poverty.
News agency releases 100 year old TT footage
With less than a month to go until this year's race festival, a film archive has released online videos showing how the TT looked a century ago.
New exhibition opens in TT legend's hometown
What's being described as the best collection of road racing memorabilia in Ireland has been put together to commemorate a TT legend.
Ramsey Cottage Hospital services to return in time for TT
Manx Care has confirmed a number of services will return to Ramsey Cottage Hospital in time for TT.
Government won't release UK letter about assisted dying
The government says it won't release a letter about the Island's assisted dying laws sent by the UK's Deputy Prime Minister.
Closure on one of town's main streets next week
Part of one of Castletown's main streets will be temporarily shut next week.
