Old News

As we hear of a radio play being broadcast by the BBC about Agatha Christies visit to the Isle of Man in 1930 to research a commissioned short Treasure Hunt story to help attract visitors to the Island, H looks back at how the papers of the time reported it . .

As a new House of Keys takes its place - H looks back at 1866 the year when it was decided the Keys were to become an elected body - and other stories of the year. All seem vaguely familiar as usual . . !

As we hear that the Island's oldest resident, Jim Parkes, is celebrating his 107th birthday, H looks back at how our oldest folk have featured in the papers. Will you make it up Snaefell to celebrate you 101st birthday?!

As we hear that this summer was the warmest on record, H looks back in the papers to see how warm weather has featured over the years. Is the IOM warmer than you think?!

As we hear that work on a new service reservoir in Jurby is nearing completion, H looks back at reservoir construction and development on the Island over the decades . . .and how they once provided work for hundreds of local men . .

As we hear that MNH are on the lookout for new operators for the cafe at Niarbyl, H looks back at how the facility and the area itself has featured in the papers over the years . .

H looks back in the papers for the story of the dog Pegleg Shooter and his part in rescuing a badly injured airman

As we hear that the Oie Voaldyn Festival is to be rested next year, H looks back in the papers to see how the May Day's Eve Festival and customs have featured in the press over the years . . . when gorse everywhere was set ablaze!

With this week's solar eclipse garnering much excitement and press coverage, H looks back at how eclipses have featured in the papers over the decades and finds everything from advice, biblical quotes, poetry and grabbing lawyers!

This week H turns the clock back a bit - quite a bit to be honest as he looks at what could have been the main stories in the Manx press of 1405!

As so-called Lobstergate features in recent news, H looks back in the papers to see how often the long-lived crustaceans have featured in the papers over the years. Quite lot it turns out - including a poem!

As Juan Watterson becomes the new President of Tynwald, H looks back at how the position has been featured in stories in the press over the decades. Hear hear . . .

H looks back at the news of 1887 . .the start of tourism and drunkenness. No connection of course . .

H looks back to the news of some 370 years ago as detailed in "Her is the News"

H looks back at the report on Tynwald Day of 1896 as written in the IOM Times July 11th

As we read Ballabeg Methodist Chapel faces an uncertain future, H looks back at how it's been documented in the press since its earliest years . .

As we hear about a new master plan for Nobles Park, unveiled by Douglas Council, H looks back at how the much-loved facility has featured in the news over the years . .

H steps into the murky world of the Island's problems with dog poo. Something new? Of course not - stories abound in brown and white over the years . .

Is poor weather hampering the TT anything new? Of course not . . . it's as old as the event itself !

What else could we look at this week than TT reporting over the years!

H looks back almost 250 years to news on the Island in 1777 when the population was falling and there was a belief that some Manx laws were outdated and not fit for purpose. Bit like now really . .

As yet another deadline for restoration of the horse tram tracks along the full length of the promenade is missed, H looks back at they're somewhat chequered history . . and gasps with amazement at how many folk they used to carry back in the day!

As we get into the tourist season proper and more cruise ships arrive, H looks back at what the Island was like for tourists 100 + years ago. Better or worse?!

You may have been in it this week. Your parents may have competed . . and your grandparents. . . The Manx Music, Speech and Drama Festival has been going for generations and is of course current and old news!

H looks back at the history of the iconic building on Douglas Promenade - once grand but semi-derelict and still awaiting full re-development. Not built as a hotel of course!