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Old News

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Views from the past on the Isle of Man news stories of the day with Howard Caine

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The Parish Walk 23.06.2023 8:35

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

RESERVOIRS & WATER SHORTAGES 16.06.2023 6:58

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 08.06.2023 10:55

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 02.06.2023 6:42

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 24.05.2023 5:11

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 19.05.2023 6:43

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 12.05.2023 5:20

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 05.05.2023 6:48

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 24.04.2023 5:01

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