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.
New dog byelaws for Jurby?
Jurby Commissioners say they want your opinions on new byelaws about dogs in the parish.
Half of entrepreneur immigrants turned down, says department
The Department for Enterprise says almost half of business immigrants asking for its backing are turned down.
Part of Douglas road closed tonight
The Department of Infrastructure says it needs to close part of the New Castletown Road this evening.
Drunkenness and antisocial behaviour blight Port Erin
Police in the south of the Island are urging people to report drunkenness and bad behaviour in Port Erin.
Island golfers 'putt' others to shame!
The Island's golfers are the best - and that's official!
Postal voting deadline approaches
Time's running out to submit applications in for postal votes in this month's local elections.
Could you be a TT street angel?
An Island charity that makes sure everybody makes it home safely at night is asking for volunteers.
Egg-throwing 'causes misery' say police
Police in Ramsey are asking witnesses to come forward after anti-social behaviour last night.
