Clowns appear to have been in the headlines of late . . . . H digs back in the papers to see if our baggy-trousered friends have featured much in the news over the years - for whatever reasons!

As we hear that comet Schaumasse may be visible in Manx skies, H looks back to see how the heavenly visitors have featured in the papers over the years. More than you may think!

As we start 2026 . .. . H looks back exactly 100 years to the start of 1926!

It may have just passed, but H looks at some wonderful Boxing Day traditions reported on in the Manx papers over the years. Bring back the Police v Clergy football match!

It's Christmas! As it has been at this time of year for generations. H looks at how it's featured in the papers over the years. Merry Christmas!

H looks back at Xmas lights and decorations reported in the papers over the years! And how "Ollick" found an "N" !

Ramsey Cottage Hospital: No closing or change of use contemplated. Recent news? Yes - but this headline was first used in 1961!

With icy weather having gripped the Island again recently, H looks back to see if it's something new for the papers to report. And you've guessed - it isnt! Some things never change . . . !

With talk of the introduction of 20mph zones never far from the headlines of late it seems - H looks back at the papers to see if this concept is new. Spoiler alert - it isn't.

Did you see the aurora recently? Did you know it was news in the Manx papers over a hundred years ago?! It was of course - it's old news!