OLD NEWS 10 MAY 2026 Visitors

OLD NEWS 24 MAY 2026 - 1777

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250 years to news on the Island in 1777 when the population was falling and there was a belief that some Manx laws were outdated and not fit for purpose.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 . .

OLD NEWS 17 MAY 2026 Horse Trams

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!

OLD NEWS 10 MAY 2026 Visitors

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?!

OLD NEWS 03 MAY 2026 The Guild

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!

OLD NEWS 26 APRIL 2026 - Castle Mona

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!