Unruly teenagers causing mayhem in Downpatrick

17 October 2018
BUSINESSES in Downpatrick town centre are being forced to close early by defiant teenagers running amok, it has been claimed.

Couple who met in South Africa discuss their marriage in TV show

A BALLYNAHINCH couple who fell in love within a few short weeks of meeting in South Africa are starring in a new series for UTV.
Proceeds of crime could finance CCTV upgrade

THE proceeds of crime recovered by a leading government department could be used to help finance an upgraded CCTV system in the district’s main towns.
‘Brilliant’ support helps raise £110k for Siobhan

THE appeal to raise money for cancer sufferer Siobhan McCann’s treatment received a massive £51,427 boost at the weekend.
Police asked to get tough after trouble at Killyleagh walkway

UNRULY teenagers have again caused trouble in Killyleagh, prompting fresh calls for police to get tough with the troublemakers.
Man facing charges of being crime gang ringleader
Festive cheer coming as six villages to get Christmas tree
Red Bull Racing bringing Formula 1 car to City of Merchants Festival
Beaches among top with bathing water in Europe
Public events to discuss hike in parking charges

A SERIES of public events are to take place to provide ratepayers with an opportunity to make known their views on the controversial decision to hike car parking charges in Downpatrick and Ballynahinch.
Arboretum and Annesley Gardens could be restored to former glory

AMBITIOUS plans to restore Castlewellan Forest Park to its former glory could begin in just over 14 months’ time, local council officials have revealed.
Newcastle man’s charity cycle to Cork

ON one of the happiest days of his life, Newcastle man Barry Johnson was struck down by a rare and incurable condition.
Life Change presentation

MEMBERS of the Life Change, Changes Lives charity in Downpatrick made a special presentation last week to a senior official from the National Trust.
Get down to Big Apple Gala Ball
Peace lantern walk marking WWI end 100th anniversary
New beds installed at Downe
GAA officials to probe violent brawl at club match

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GAA clubs punished for league brawl

DOWNPATRICK RGU and Ballyholland Harps have been banned from taking part in next year’s Down Senior Football Championship.
Racecourse named Sports Venue of the Year at awards

DOWNPATRICK Racecourse is celebrating after being named Sports Venue of the Year at the Northern Ireland Hospitality Awards last week.
Teconnaught just hang on to clinch crown

TECONNAUGHT were crowned JFC masters for the second time in five years at a miserably wet St Patrick’s Park, Newcastle, on Saturday afternoon.
Party time for Ballynahinch to celebrate 50 glorious years

BALLYNAHINCH United will celebrate their golden anniversary in the Milbrook Lodge Hotel on Friday night.
Reaney saves the day with penalty to deny Armagh

THE first All-Ireland League home match of the season brought poor conditions to Ballymacarn Park for the visit of Ulster rivals City of Armagh.
Bright’s Victor is player of the year

THE East Down Churches Table Tennis League held its annual presentation night, which had been postponed from last spring, in French’s, Clough, on Friday evening.

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Choir on song to produce charity DVD

A CROSS-COMMUNITY group of young people from various schools across the Newry, Mourne and Down Council area have come together to launch an exciting DVD featuring them singing to raise awareness of the local children’s cancer charity, Daisy Lodge
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From the pages of the Down Recorder, October 17, 1978
Neil in the running for Heritage Angel award

THE driving force behind the Portico arts centre in Portaferry has been shortlisted for a Heritage Angel award.
Royal British Legion Ballynahinch WWI commemoration

ROYAL British Legion officials in Ballynahinch are organising a number of events to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War.
Council scoops coveted prize at local government awards

NEWRY, Mourne and Down Council won a top prize at the recent local government awards ceremony.
Anna lifts arts award at London ceremony

A BALLYNAHINCH schoolgirl is celebrating after being named as a winner of the 2018 Arts & Minds competition organised by NASUWT teachers’ union.

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