Episodes

  • OLD NEWS 28 JUNE 2026 Ballabeg Chapel
    Jun 28 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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    12 mins
  • OLD NEWS 21 JUNE 2026 Nobles Park
    Jun 21 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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    12 mins
  • OLD NEWS 14 JUNE 2026 - Dog Poo!
    Jun 14 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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    13 mins
  • OLD NEWS 07 JUNE 2026 TT weather!
    Jun 7 2026

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

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    13 mins
  • OLD NEWS 31 MAY 2026 - TT!
    May 31 2026

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

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    14 mins
  • OLD NEWS 24 MAY 2026 - 1777
    May 24 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250 years to news on the Island in 1777 when the population was falling and there was a belief that some Manx laws were outdated and not fit for purpose.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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    8 mins
  • OLD NEWS 17 MAY 2026 Horse Trams
    May 17 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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    13 mins
  • OLD NEWS 10 MAY 2026 Visitors
    May 10 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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    8 mins