Old News

OLD NEWS 19 APRIL 2026 CR High School

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0100

As we hear that plans for a new Castle Rushen High School are being kicked down the road once more, H looks back at how the school - and its current building - have featured in the papers over the decades

OLD NEWS 12 APRIL 2026 Coastal erosion

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0100

As coastal erosion comes up in the headlines again this week, H looks back in the papers on how much it's featured over the years. An early 18th century problem it seems . . . !

OLD NEWS 05 APRIL 2026 - Dredging

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0100

As we read of "ongoing" dredging issues in Douglas Harbour, H looks back at how dredging issues have featured in the press over the years. We certainly seemed to do more - but then we did have our own dredger . . .

OLD NEWS 29 MARCH 2026 Peel Commissioners . . .

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 08:30:00 +0100

As something of a - what shall we call it . . . . rumpus rages at Peel Commissioners over complex issues such as when a vote has been taken and when it hasn't, H looks back to see if there have been problems at the Commissioners before. Turns out there have . . .

OLD NEWS 22 MARCH 2026 Salvation Army

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 08:30:00 +0100

Following recent stories relating to the Salvation Army seeing a marked increase in the work it does supporting people struggling with debt, H looks back at how the "Army" have featured in news stories over the years. Lots of good stories of course, but it seems they weren't always welcome by some!

OLD NEWS 15 MARCH 2026 Gales!

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 08:30:00 +0100

It's been windy again of late - for a change . . . . H looks back at how wind and gales have affected the Island over the years as reported in the Island's papers

OLD NEWS 08 MARCH 2026

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 08:30:00 +0100

This week, Howard delves into the archives to look at the big news stories of 1688.

OLD NEWS 01 MARCH 2026

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 08:30:00 +0100

This week, Howard goes back over 400 years to look at the news making the headlines in 1620.

OLD NEWS 22 FEBRUARY 2026 Hall Caine

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 08:30:00 +0100

As election fever hots up on the Island - or doesn't perhaps depending on your viewpoint - H looks back at one of the view celebrity MHKs the Island has had - the novelist Hall Caine

OLD NEWS 12 FEBRUARY 2026 Golf Links Hotel

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 08:30:00 +0100

As we hear about plans to redevelop the Golf Links Hotel site in recent news, H looks through the archives to find how the iconic building has featured in the press over the years

OLD NEWS 08 FEBRUARY 2026 Meteorologist

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 08:30:00 +0100

As we hear of an amateur meteorologist hoping to set up his own weather website, H looks back at how forecasters have fared over the years in the press. Not always favourable it seems . . !

OLD NEWS 01 FEBRUARY 2026 Bishop's vote

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 08:30:00 +0100

H looks back at how the Bishop's vote has featured in the press over the years. Stormy at times it seems . .!

OLD NEWS 25th JANUARY 2026 Reshuffle!

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 08:30:00 +0100

There's been a bit of a reshuffle within COMIN of late it seems . .. H looks back at what "reshuffles" there have been reported in papers of yesteryear - not all political!

OLD NEWS 18 JANUARY 2026 Clowns!

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 08:30:00 +0100

Clowns appear to have been in the headlines of late . . . . H digs back in the papers to see if our baggy-trousered friends have featured much in the news over the years - for whatever reasons!

OLD NEWS 11 JANUARY 2026 Comets!

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 08:30:00 +0100

As we hear that comet Schaumasse may be visible in Manx skies, H looks back to see how the heavenly visitors have featured in the papers over the years. More than you may think!

OLD NEWS 04 JANUARY 2026 NEW YEAR 1926!

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 08:30:00 +0100

As we start 2026 . .. . H looks back exactly 100 years to the start of 1926!

OLD NEWS 28 DECEMBER 2025 Boxing Day!

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 08:30:00 +0100

It may have just passed, but H looks at some wonderful Boxing Day traditions reported on in the Manx papers over the years. Bring back the Police v Clergy football match!

OLD NEWS 21 DECEMBER 2025

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 08:30:00 +0100

It's Christmas! As it has been at this time of year for generations. H looks at how it's featured in the papers over the years. Merry Christmas!

OLD NEWS 14 DECEMBER 2025 Xmas Decorations!

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 08:30:00 +0100

H looks back at Xmas lights and decorations reported in the papers over the years! And how "Ollick" found an "N" !

OLD NEWS 07 DECEMBER 2025 Ramsey Cottage Hospital

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 08:30:00 +0100

Ramsey Cottage Hospital: No closing or change of use contemplated. Recent news? Yes - but this headline was first used in 1961!

OLD NEWS 30 NOVEMBER 2025 Ice!

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 08:30:00 +0100

With icy weather having gripped the Island again recently, H looks back to see if it's something new for the papers to report. And you've guessed - it isnt! Some things never change . . . !

OLD NEWS 23 NOVEMBER 2025 20mph limit

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 08:30:00 +0100

With talk of the introduction of 20mph zones never far from the headlines of late it seems - H looks back at the papers to see if this concept is new. Spoiler alert - it isn't.

OLD NEWS 16 NOVEMBER 2025 Aurora

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 08:30:00 +0100

Did you see the aurora recently? Did you know it was news in the Manx papers over a hundred years ago?! It was of course - it's old news!

OLD NEWS 09 NOVEMBER 2025 Tram Horses

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 08:30:00 +0100

As the public decide to call a new tram horse foal "Mona", H looks back at how the "trammers" .. .as the horses are sometimes known, have featured in the papers over the years. Overworked? Or "a gentleman's life"?!

OLD NEWS 02 NOVEMBER 2025 Fireworks

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 08:30:00 +0100

As a local farmer asks for further restrictions on the use of fireworks, H looks back in the papers on how they have featured in the press over the years - both the good and the bad . . .

OLD NEWS 26 OCTOBER 2025 Peel Power Station

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 08:30:00 +0100

As works take place to repair parts of the flues in the chimney at Peel Power Station, H looks back at stories featuring the facility which have appeared in the papers over the years

OLD NEWS 19 OCTOBER 2025 Floods!

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 08:30:00 +0100

As six years are marked since the terrible floods in Laxey, H looks back at other flood stories on the Island over the years - more than you'd think including one which was particularly bitter . .

OLD NEWS 12 OCTOBER 2025 Chough!

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 08:30:00 +0100

As we hear that the Island's population of choughs seems to be in decline, H looks back at how the iconic species have fared on the Island over the years as reported in the Manx papers

OLD NEWS 05 OCTOBER 2025 Harry Kelly's Cottage

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 08:30:00 +0100

As the iconic cottage hits the news again as it's reported work is to get underway to repair its rare earth and thatch roof following storm damage, H looks back at how it hit the headlines when it was first opened to the public in 1938

OLD NEWS 28 SEPTEMBER 2025 Manx words

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 08:30:00 +0100

As the OED lists Manx words which have been "borrowed" by the English language and are listed in the dictionary, H looks back at Manx words in the papers over the years. Pinjean anyone?!

OLD NEWS 21 SEPTEMBER 2025 Gaiety Theatre

Sun, 21 Sep 2025 08:30:00 +0100

As a special mural is unveiled to celebrate 125 years of the Gaiety Theatre, H looks back at reporting on its opening and how some of its early entertainment was reported!

OLD NEWS 14 SEPTEMBER 2025 MANX SHEARWATERS

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 08:30:00 +0100

As we hear the good news that Manx Shearwater numbers on the Calf of Man are bouncing back, H finds out how the iconic seabird has featured in the papers over the decades - and how it once featured on the Manx Christmas table . .!

OLD NEWS 07 SEPTEMBER 2025 Ice Cream

Sun, 07 Sep 2025 08:30:00 +0100

As an MHK says he wants to see local Ice Cream remain on the menu for primary school dinners, H looks at how Ice Cream has featured in the papers over the years. . .

OLD NEWS 31 AUGUST 2025 School Meals

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 08:30:00 +0100

As primary school meals on the Island are made healthier, H looks back at how the provision of school meals has featured over the years in the papers . .

OLD NEWS 24 AUGUST 2025 MGP

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 08:30:00 +0100

From a cancellation before WW2 to selling the event in the UK, the MGP has never been far from the news . .

OLD NEWS 17 AUGUST 2025 Knockaloe

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 08:30:00 +0100

A planned breakout from the internment camp in 1917 - partly foiled by artist Archibald Knox . .!

OLD NEWS 10 AUGUST 2025 1921!

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 08:30:00 +0100

In the last of the holiday mini-series of Old News, H looks back to happenings in 1921 . . including a drop in population and licensing issues

OLD NEWS 03 AUGUST 2025 . . . 1911

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 08:30:00 +0100

H looks back at some news from 1911 . . a year which saw the first aeroplane to be seen on the Island . . taking off from Nobles Park . . . and strikes on the horse trams!

OLD NEWS 27 JULY 2025

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 08:30:00 +0100

In this week's edition, Howard looks back at a radio station planned for Creg-ny-Baa in 1938 and an event involving Laxey Wheel.

OLD NEWS 20 JULY 2025 The 1925 Whale!

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 08:30:00 +0100

H looks back at the incredible beaching of a massive whale on the Island, almost exactly 100 years ago!

OLD NEWS 13 JULy 2025 - 1925

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 08:30:00 +0100

H looks back 100 years to news of 1925!

OLD NEWS 06 JULY 2025 Tynwald Day

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 08:30:00 +0100

It's Tynwald Day tomorrow - not on the 5th though . . but that's old news of course . .

OLD NEWS 29 JUNE 2025 - Seaweed

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 08:30:00 +0100

As PSM commissioners work to deal with the smell of rotting seaweed, H looks back at how it's been dealt with around the Island over the years. There's no shortage of it around the Island's coastlines - but is it a boon or a bane?

OLD NEWS 22 JUNE 2025 School Attendance

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 08:30:00 +0100

As school attendance is raised in the Keys, H looks back at how attendance - or truancy - has featured over the years - and why blackberries used to be a problem. . .

OLD NEWS 15 JUNE 2025 Douglas Council

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 08:30:00 +0100

Never far from the news and looking for new members - how have the council fared in the press over the years? Pretty well it seems with a good row never far away . .!

OLD NEWS 08 JUNE 2025 Sunny!

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 08:30:00 +0100

It's not always the case that the sun shines on the Isle of Man - ask any TT fan - but when it is sunny does it make the news? H looks back .

OLD NEWS 01 JUNE 2025 . . . more TT stories from yesteryear

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 08:30:00 +0100

H looks back at more stories from the past about the Island's most iconic sporting event

OLD NEWS 25 MAY 2025 TT!

Sun, 25 May 2025 08:30:00 +0100

H looks back again at how the TT has featured in the papers over the years. There's no shortage of old news here!

OLD NEWS - warm weather!

Sun, 18 May 2025 08:30:00 +0100

H looks back at some of the thoughts recorded in the Island's newspapers over the years on the subject of warm weather. Get your flannels on and keep off the buses !

OLD NEWS 11 MAY 2025 VE Day 80th

Sun, 11 May 2025 08:30:00 +0100

As we celebrate the 80th Anniversary of VE Day, H looks back at how it was celebrated here on the Isle of Man

OLD NEWS 04 APRIL 2025 Douglas Head

Sun, 04 May 2025 08:30:00 +0100

As the concept of making Douglas Head a conservation area is considered again, H looks back at the ups and downs of the iconic area in the papers over the years . .

OLD NEWS 27 APRIL 2025 Silt

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 08:30:00 +0100

H gets to the bottom of things as he looks back at how silt around the Island's harbours and watercourses has been an issue for - well quite some time!

OLD NEWS 20 APRIL 2025 Visitor Numbers

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 08:30:00 +0100

As we hear that the Island is apparently on target to attract half a million visitors a year by 2032, H looks back at how visitor numbers have featured in the papers over the years . .

OLD NEWS 13 APRIL 2025 Archibald Knox

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 08:30:00 +0100

As a major new exhibition of the work of Archibald Knox opens at the Manx Museum, H looks back at how his life and work featured in the press over the years . . . and why he took the Steam Packet to court!

OLD NEWS 06 APRIL 2025 Wind power

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 08:30:00 +0100

With the ongoing debate and new environmental impact studies taking place with regard to possible wind turbines being built, H looks back at how generating power from the wind has featured in the papers over the years. As usual . .it's nothing new . .

OLD NEWS SUNDAY 30 MARCH Dredging!

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 08:30:00 +0100

H dredges up some old news about this most beloved, essential but oft forgot aspect of life on the island . . .

OLD NEWS 23 MARCH 2025 Steam Trains

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 08:30:00 +0100

As the Steam Trains to Port Erin start again for a new season, H looks back at some train stories of yore . . . and sees some correlation with current views, as is usually the case!

OLD NEWS 16 MARCH 2025 Eisteddfods

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 08:30:00 +0100

With one of the few remaining Eisteddfods on the island - The Braaid Eisteddfod - about to take place, H looks back at how the once popular evenings have been reported over the years.

OLD NEWS 09 MARCH 2025 Scouts

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 08:30:00 +0100

H looks back at how the scouting movement have fared in the news over the years. Dib Dib Dib!

OLD NEWS 02 FEBRUARY 2025 - Manx Food

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 08:30:00 +0100

As the news features a search for the perfect Manx menu, H looks back at the papers to see how local fare has fared . . . . . .

OLD NEWS 23 FEBRUARY 2025 Unemployment

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 08:30:00 +0100

Following recent news that unemployment on the Isle of Man is up again, H looks back at the jobless figures and how they have featured in the papers over the years . .

OLD NEWS 16 FEBRUARY 2025 Plantations

Sun, 16 Feb 2025 08:30:00 +0100

As we hear of news that trees from the Island's plantations are to be harvested and some timber exported, H looks back at plantation news featured in the papers over the years

OLD NEWS 09 FEBRUARY 2025 Beer!

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 08:30:00 +0100

It's been proudly brewed on the Isle of Man for centuries - but how has beer fared in the news over the generations? And why? Beer for breakfast anyone?!

OLD NEWS 02 FEBRUARY 2025 Homelessness

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 08:30:00 +0100

As a recent survey into Homelessness on the Island garners some 800 responses, H looks at how the issue has been dealt with in the papers over the years . . .

OLD NEWS 26 JANUARY 2025 Winds!

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 08:30:00 +0100

After another stormy weekend on the Isle of Man and the first storm of 2025, H looks back at how windy and stormy days have been reported in the papers from years gone by

OLD NEWS 19 JANUARY 2025 Hedgehogs and Uncle Tim!

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 08:30:00 +0100

Following on from last week's Icy blast, H has a couple of interesting pieces left over on Hedgehogs and from Uncle Tim!

OLD NEWS 12 JANUARY 2025 Ice!

Sun, 12 Jan 2025 08:30:00 +0100

H looks at all things icy in the papers of yesteryear - from scooter rallies to ice for sale!

OLD NEWS 05 JANUARY 2025 . . 1925!

Sun, 05 Jan 2025 08:30:00 +0100

As we enter 2025, H looks back to a few local newspaper articles which appeared at the start of 1925!

OLD NEWS 29 DEC 2024 NEW YEAR 2025

Sun, 29 Dec 2024 08:30:00 +0100

It may almost be New Year - but of course it's old news . . . !

OLD NEWS 22 DECEMBER 2024 - Gold!

Sun, 22 Dec 2024 08:30:00 +0100

The three wise men travelled a long way to bring some to the stable - but in the 1850s many Manx men made a long journey in the hope of finding some on the other side of the world . .

OLD NEWS DECEMBER 15 2024 XMAS LIGHTING

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 08:30:00 +0100

It's bright and cheery and omnipresent at this time of year - but that's not always been the case. H looks back to find out more . . .

OLD NEWS 24 NOVEMBER 2024 - Lord Street Flats

Sun, 24 Nov 2024 08:30:00 +0100

As Lord Street Flats go on the market for re-development, H looks back at some of their history in the papers and asks - were they beautiful?!

OLD NEWS 17 NOVEMBER 2024 - Legislative Council

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 08:30:00 +0100

As applications direct from members of the public open for a position on the Legislative Council, H looks back in the papers to see how the body has featured in the press over the years - and finds calls for the idea of a directly elected body go back a little further than you may think!

OLD NEWS 10 NOVEMBER 2024 - Market Square

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 08:30:00 +0100

As it's decided to pedestrianize Market Square in Castletown year round, H thumbs through the papers to see how the historic venue has appeared in the papers over the years. Trumpets at the ready . . . .

OLD NEWS 03 NOVEMBER 2024 - Hop tu Naa

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 08:30:00 +0100

With Hop Tu Naa just gone for another year, H looks back at the custom as reported by the newspapers over the decades - with or two surprises . . .

OLD NEWS 27 OCTOBER 2024 - School Buses

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 08:30:00 +0100

As we hear that there will be less time for pupils to use school bus passes, H turns back the headlines to see how buses have fared over the years. It's all about money, as usual. Not forgetting the school trains . . .

OLD NEWS 20 OCTOBER 2024 Liverpool Arms

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 08:30:00 +0100

As it's suggested in the news that the Liverpool Arms, long-since closed as a public house, could possibly open its doors again, H looks back at how its history as detailed in the Manx papers - along with its two namesakes!

OLD NEWS 13 OCTOBER 2024

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 08:30:00 +0100

If you thought large infrastructure works being years late was something new on the Island - think again! It's an old tradition as Ramsey Swing Bridge can attest . . .

OLD NEWS 06 OCTOBER 2024 Bus Services

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 08:30:00 +0100

As bus services - or at least a lack of quite a few of them for staffing reasons - have been hogging the headlines again recently, H looks back to see how oft they've been news in the past -and yes! It's quite a lot!

OLD NEWS SEPTEMBER 29 2024 - School Meals

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 08:30:00 +0100

As we hear the cost of primary school meals is to go up to 15p to £2.55, H looks back to see how such meals have fared in the press over the years. The food has changed a bit - the cost has changed rather more!

OLD NEWS SEPTEMBER 22 2024 Police

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 08:30:00 +0100

As we hear of problems in the recruiting and retention of police officers on the Island, H looks back in the papers to see what problems have faced the Island's police force over the years. Some of them might surprise you . . .!

OLD NEWS 15 SEPTEMBER 2024 - Seagulls!

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 08:30:00 +0100

As we hear news that gull numbers on the Island are still in decline, H looks back at how the familiar "seagull" or herring gull has fared in the press over the decades . .

OLD NEWS 08 SEPTEMBER 2024 - Jurby Airfield

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 08:30:00 +0100

After recent unrest for possible future plans for Jurby Airfield brought it back into the news stream, H looks at how the facility has fared in the news over the years since it was built at the outbreak of WW2

The Herring - queens, admirals and catches!

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 08:30:00 +0100

After recent news that the island's herring quota had doubled for the next season, H looks back at fishy news from the last 100 plus years . .

OLD NEWS 1804 - Castlemona nears completion and complaints about the state of the roads!

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 08:30:00 +0100

H looks back at news from some 220 years ago - when it seems we were already complaining about the state of the roads . .

OLD NEWS - 1854 . . Laxey wheel and the end of smuggling

Sun, 18 Aug 2024 08:30:00 +0100

H considers the year 1854, when the Laxey Wheel first started turning and it was declared smuggling came to an end on the Island.

House of Keys Reform 1867

Sun, 11 Aug 2024 08:30:00 +0100

The House of Keys are now elected of course - but that wasn't always the case as H finds out when he looks back to 1866 . .

The sinking of the St George

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 08:30:00 +0100

H looks back to the sinking of the St George in 1830 and the amazing rescue of its crew by among others one Sir William HIllary

A new Lord of Mann - 1405!

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 08:30:00 +0100

H casts his eye back to 1405 when a new Lord of Mann was appointed as Terry C detailed in one of his earlier broadcasts . .!

OLD NEWS 21 JULY 2024 Bishop Wilson 1722

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 08:30:00 +0100

As Bish Trish prepares to move to the Island, H looks back to a time when the Bishop was imprisoned by the Governor!

The Bishop of Sodor and Man

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0100

In this week's edition, H looks at when the Bishop of Sodor and Man has featured in the Island's media.

Laa Columb KIlley

Sun, 23 Jun 2024 08:30:00 +0100

H looks at Laa Columb Killey, the annual event that takes place every June in the south of the Island.

Pulrose Power Station

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 08:30:00 +0100

H looks back to see how "Belching Bertha" as she was once known (or at least the chimney was) - Pulrose power station has fared in the news over the years. Nuclear power in the 1960s anyone?

TT visitors

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 08:30:00 +0100

H looks back through the papers to see how that essential to the TT - visitors - have fared in the press over the last 100 years!

TT Sidecars

Sun, 02 Jun 2024 08:30:00 +0100

As the TT roars into action for another year, H looks back at the chequered history of the chairs in the event as featured in the press

The Island's population

Sun, 26 May 2024 08:30:00 +0100

As questions are raised about the declared government aim to grow the Island's population to 100,000 by 2037, H looks back through the papers to see the ups and down's of resident numbers over the years. Not perhaps, as much as you'd think . .

Port Erin Commissioners

Sun, 19 May 2024 08:30:00 +0100

As Port Erin Commissioners re-elect their chair for a sixth year, H looks back at some Commissioners' headlines from years long gone! It's another hotbed of political activity . .

The Mayor of Douglas

Fri, 10 May 2024 11:02:33 +0100

The Mayor of Douglas is oft in the news but what stories have there been over the years? H looks back . .

The Guild!

Fri, 03 May 2024 13:34:28 +0100

H looks back at some coverage of the Guild over the decades - from thousands attending the Palace to Haydn Wood conducting and adjudicators' comments being published!

Taxis

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 13:43:43 +0100

Taxis have been back in the news again after recent controversial price hikes - and it seems arguments over various aspects of the taxi industry have never been that far from the papers over the years!

Port St Mary Commissioners

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 16:12:53 +0100

There's just been a by-election there - but has this hotbed of political fireworks been much in the papers over the years? Of course it has . ..

Rain

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 12:56:17 +0100

As the Island sploshes its way through the joys of a sodden spring, H looks back at the papers to see if rain has always been something which has depressed us on the Island. What do you think the answer could be . . .?

Potatoes

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 15:30:28 +0100

As a local grower announces they are to stop producing local potatoes, H looks back at how the humble spud has fared in the news over the years .

Easter

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 18:13:20 +0100

H delves back into the papers to see how Easter has been reported over the years. And why did a "Special Correspondent" call it absurd in the IOM Times of 1939?

Behaviour of School pupils

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 14:57:10 +0100

With Ballakermeen High School restricting students' access to lavatories during lesson times, the issue of young people's behaviour has been back in the news. Is it worse than hitherto? Or do we just like to think it is . . . .? H looks back

Coastal Erosion

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 17:17:34 +0100

Coastal Erosion has been an issue for literally hundreds of years but we're still pondering what to do about it - and who should pay. No news there then . . .

Saltworks

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 16:51:04 +0100

An old industry on the Island now long gone - but remembered on recent Mannin Lines. Who remembers the saltworks? And was there salt in the papers?

Leap Years

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 17:20:34 +0100

They only happen every four years - so are they news? Of course they are . . . the language of leap years through the decades.

The RNLI

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 13:13:12 +0100

A sea of change.. but not that much change.

Braddan Bridge

Sat, 20 Jan 2024 16:22:17 +0100

From today's roadworks to a host of accidents, the TT and selling turnips - Braddan Bridge has never been far from the news it seems!

Wallabies

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 11:56:14 +0100

As the number of wild wallabies hop on to the Mannin Line, H looks back at how they've fared in the papers over the years - and whatever happened to Rufti Tufti . ..

Industrial action on the boats

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 15:38:17 +0100

As industrial action within maritime workers who crew the island's ferry service sploshes on, H looks back and finds it's nothing new! Who'd have guessed . . . .

An old year ends - a new one begins!

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 17:35:27 +0100

H looks back through the yellowing newspapers of the years gone by to see what they had to say about the New Year and how people celebrated it . .

More Xmas and New Year!

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 18:40:05 +0100

H looks back at more Christmas stories from the papers of yesteryear including shops, Xmas in Belgium and encouraging abstinence!

Christmas!

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 19:15:18 +0100

H looks back to centuries past to see how the festive season featured then - as it still does today!

Red Squirrels

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 14:25:48 +0100

As a new children's book about a red squirrel makes the news stream this week, H looks back in the papers to see how much they've featured in the papers over the years.

Frost

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 11:13:26 +0100

As yellow weather warnings for frost abound on Manx Radio, H looks back at some frosty stories in the papers over the years. Did you know they used to sharpen horses shoes?!

Laxey Wheel

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 12:15:24 +0100

As MNH receives an award for its restoration of the Great Laxey Wheel, H looks back in the papers to see if it's always been treasured and well preserved. Spoiler alert - of course it hasn't!

Storms

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 08:30:00 +0100

Whilst it's easy to think that the damaging storms we get on an annual basis are a recent phenomenon, a look back at the papers suggests - as usual - this is not the case!

Airlines

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 14:37:48 +0100

As the concept of a National Airline is back in Tynwald you may wonder is this news? Well yes - but of course it's old news . .at least 63 years old in fact!

Bonfires

Sun, 05 Nov 2023 08:30:00 +0100

In the second Guy Fawkes themed Old News. we look back at bonfires of yore . . in war, in peace, for coronations of just for fun. And there was a lot of it back in those carefree days . . .

Fireworks

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 13:56:00 +0100

It's that time of year again, and every year there seems to be more news stories on restrictions on the use of fireworks . . . but how have they featured in the past? Rather more positively it seems!

Floods

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 16:11:29 +0100

Floods seem an annual occurrence at this time of year - but bad flooding is nothing new. Have we learnt any lessons . .? Listen and decide . . . .

Plastics

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 16:27:14 +0100

As single use plastics are banned - how has the material fared in the press on the Island over the years? Pretty well is the answer . .!

Kippers

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 13:50:00 +0100

As the Island's only remaining traditional smokehouse announces its closing its doors, H finds the smoking of herring and the kipper industry has oft graced the pages of our local papers . .. and not a red herring in sight . . .

Public Conveniences

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 14:31:50 +0100

Public loos have been a matter of some debate on the Mannin Line of late - is it something which has been floated in news streams in times past? Of course it is . . .

The Cosy Nook

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 12:18:34 +0100

As expressions of interest are sought for future operators for the Cosy Nook in Port Erin . . .it seems the iconic cafe has been in and out of the news quite a bit over the years . .. .

Footbridges

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 16:35:04 +0100

Footbridges - Bray Hill and Museum ones have been newsworthy recently - but they've been a popular news source for years somewhere on the island it seems!

Port Erin Marine Biological Station

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 13:02:22 +0100

Whilst the site of the old Marine Biological station is still just a pile of rubble, we look back at how the station used to make positive headlines both for academics and the Island's tourist industry

More Wind!

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 13:00:27 +0100

Should the Island have windfarms in the north? South? Not at all? Is news? Or old news?!

M.G.P

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 16:53:11 +0100

As the M.G.P. celebrates its 100th . . . H digs back to see how often it's featured in the news over those years. Mis MGP anyone . . ?

Horse Trams

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 15:43:53 +0100

As the horse trams hit the news again for their lack of appearance for cruise line passengers, H is joined by Sadie Gilbert to peruse a few papers from the past - and yes it seems there's always been someone wanting to de-rail them . . .

Sex Education

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 14:03:38 +0100

Sex Education . . always a sticky issue and in the news recently. Of course, it's been in and out of the papers for decades . . . . similar calls to today have come up some 70 odd years ago!

Klaus Fuchs

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 16:39:07 +0100

As the blockbuster film "Oppenheimer" hits the big screens, we look how one of it's real life characters was old news in the Isle of Man

The Bishop

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 13:49:32 +0100

As our current bishop prepares to leaves the Island, H looks back at how his predecessors have hogged the headlines over the last 100 years or so more!

Gef the Talking Mongoose

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 11:25:00 +0100

As a new film about the famous story hits the news - we look back at when Gef himself was news in the Island's papers . . and how he may - or may not - have met his end!

Railways

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0100

As IOM railways celebrate 150 years . . we look back at various stories they've generated over the years .. from packed carriages still in the 60s . . .to shootings!

Herring

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 16:32:07 +0100

As the Island celebrates the return of a herring quota, H looks back at a little of its fishy history . .. and some of the ludicrous numbers once landed

Cannabis

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 18:30:17 +0100

H digs back to find how much cannabis has exercised the minds of the Island's journalists over the years . . .

The Parish Walk

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 13:57:05 +0100

The Parish Walk has been news since the 60s - 1860s that is! Join H to find out more . .

RESERVOIRS & WATER SHORTAGES

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 13:39:57 +0100

After an unusually long period of warm, dry weather, we look back to see if it's anything new, or as we suspect, old news . . . .

The TT

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 14:43:36 +0100

As this year's TT draws to close, we look back at issues such as the course, practice times and televising the event . . . all old news of course!

Jellyfish

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 13:21:25 +0100

H digs back to see if the problem of large amounts of jellyfish around the Isle of Man is a recent phenomenon. Spoiler alert - it isn't . .

The Manxman

Wed, 24 May 2023 13:38:45 +0100

As the third "Manxman" heads towards our waters, H looks back in the papers to the launch of the last one!

Fluoridation of the Island's water

Fri, 19 May 2023 14:00:42 +0100

Should the Island's water supplies be fluoridated? Whatever happens, authorities can't be accused of rushing into this one - the same idea was mooted almost 70 years ago!

Changes to coinage

Fri, 12 May 2023 14:28:51 +0100

Are you in favour of the idea to dispose of small value coins? Do people ever like changes to their money? H delves back to find some old news on the issue!

Bathing Huts

Fri, 05 May 2023 18:39:01 +0100

Bathing Huts. Popping up all over the Island again . . but not such a popular idea back in the 60s it seems! But could they be lifesavers . . ? H looks back

Windmills

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 16:17:37 +0100

The use of wind power is back on the agenda on the Island . . . . but has the island thought about this before? H looks back . ..