Old News
Views from the past on the Isle of Man news stories of the day with Howard Caine
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OLD NEWS 18 SEPTEMBER 2026 Agatha Christie
Sunday, 18 October 2026
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 . .
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OLD NEWS 04 OCTOBER 2026 1866
Sunday, 4 October 2026
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 . . !
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OLD NEWS 27 SEPTEMBER 2026 Oldest Resident
Sunday, 27 September 2026
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?!
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OLD NEWS 20 SEPTEMBER 2026 Warm Summers
Sunday, 20 September 2026
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?!
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OLD NEWS 13 SEPTEMBER 2026 Reservoirs
Sunday, 13 September 2026
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 . .
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OLD NEWS 06 SEPTEMBER 2026 Niarbyl cafe
Sunday, 6 September 2026
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 . .
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OLD NEWS 30 AUGUST 2026 Pegleg Shooter
Sunday, 30 August 2026
H looks back in the papers for the story of the dog Pegleg Shooter and his part in rescuing a badly injured airman
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OLD NEWS 23 AUGUST 2026 Oie Voaldyn
Sunday, 23 August 2026
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!
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OLD NEWS 16 AUGUST 2026 Eclipse!
Sunday, 16 August 2026
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!
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OLD NEWS 09 AUGUST 2026 - 1405
Sunday, 9 August 2026
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!
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OLD NEWS 02 AUGUST 2026 Lobsters
Sunday, 2 August 2026
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!
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OLD NEWS 26 JULY 2026 President of Tynwald
Sunday, 26 July 2026
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 . . .
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OLD NEWS 19 JULY 2026 1887
Sunday, 19 July 2026
H looks back at the news of 1887 . .the start of tourism and drunkenness. No connection of course . .
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OLD NEWS 12 JULY 2026 1651
Sunday, 12 July 2026
H looks back to the news of some 370 years ago as detailed in "Her is the News"
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OLD NEWS 06 JULY 2026 Tynwald Day
Sunday, 5 July 2026
H looks back at the report on Tynwald Day of 1896 as written in the IOM Times July 11th
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OLD NEWS 28 JUNE 2026 Ballabeg Chapel
Sunday, 28 June 2026
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 . .
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OLD NEWS 21 JUNE 2026 Nobles Park
Sunday, 21 June 2026
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 . .
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OLD NEWS 14 JUNE 2026 - Dog Poo!
Sunday, 14 June 2026
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 . .
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OLD NEWS 07 JUNE 2026 TT weather!
Sunday, 7 June 2026
Is poor weather hampering the TT anything new? Of course not . . . it's as old as the event itself !
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OLD NEWS 31 MAY 2026 - TT!
Sunday, 31 May 2026
What else could we look at this week than TT reporting over the years!
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OLD NEWS 24 MAY 2026 - 1777
Sunday, 24 May 2026
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 . .
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OLD NEWS 17 MAY 2026 Horse Trams
Sunday, 17 May 2026
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!
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OLD NEWS 10 MAY 2026 Visitors
Sunday, 10 May 2026
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?!
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OLD NEWS 03 MAY 2026 The Guild
Sunday, 3 May 2026
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!
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OLD NEWS 26 APRIL 2026 - Castle Mona
Sunday, 26 April 2026
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!
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OLD NEWS 19 APRIL 2026 CR High School
Sunday, 19 April 2026
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
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OLD NEWS 12 APRIL 2026 Coastal erosion
Sunday, 12 April 2026
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 . . . !
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OLD NEWS 05 APRIL 2026 - Dredging
Sunday, 5 April 2026
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 . . .
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OLD NEWS 29 MARCH 2026 Peel Commissioners . . .
Sunday, 29 March 2026
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 . . .
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OLD NEWS 22 MARCH 2026 Salvation Army
Sunday, 22 March 2026
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!