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15 NOV 2018
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Vandals hurl abuse and smash glass in incident at railway
7 November 2018
HERITAGE railway officials in Downpatrick have been left with a hefty repair bill following a Halloween vandal attack.
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Burglars beat woman in ‘particulary wicked’ raid
A WOMAN was beaten with a baseball bat during a terrifying burglary in her home outside Ballynahinch last week.
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Rogue trader tried to swindle £7k from Newcastle pensioner
A FRAUDSTER tried to scam an 80 year-old Newcastle woman out of nearly £7,000 for tarmacing her driveway which he had deliberately damaged, Downpatrick Court has heard.
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Sprightly 94 year-olds say close family is key to happiness
THEY were only 17 when they first met and 77 happy years later, Jimmy and Helen Todd can claim a true love match as they mark their platinum wedding anniversary.
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Condemnation after flytippers dump hazardous items in estate
A COMMUNITY effort is being credited with ensuring tyres were not burnt on a Halloween bonfire at one of Downpatrick’s largest estates last week.
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Youths causing ‘panic and fear’
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Politicians united calling for reversal of sports funding axe
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‘Irresponsible’ flytippers should feel full force of the law
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Vandals ‘out of order’ after Crossgar attack
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Teenager Sophie shortlisted for SuperStars award
A BIG-HEARTED Downpatrick girl, who decided to help an elderly neighbour whose home was targeted in an arson attack, is in line for a prestigious award.
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Appeal for council to identify land to help lack of parking spaces
THE lack of available parking spaces in Castlewellan will be raised at next Tuesday night’s meeting at The Lodge in the town as part of Newry, Mourne and Down Council’s series of public consultations to discuss increased parking charges acr
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Doors close for final time at old leisure complex
LAST Saturday marked the end of an era when the Down Leisure Centre closed its doors to the public for the final time, ahead of the formal opening of its £16m replacement at the end of this month.
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Public given their say on the future of Delamont
LOCAL people have been praised for making the most of the opportunity they were given last week to have their say on the future development of Delamont Country Park, outside Killyleagh.
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Councillors clash over £10k Irish language funding boost
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Ballynahinch bypass scheme edges closer
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District rejoices at end of war that changed the world
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Lantern walk to mark centenary of First World War
SPORTS
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Ballycran have it all to do in final
BALLYCRAN’S hurlers are hoping that history repeats itself at the Athletic Grounds in Armagh on Sunday when they take on Cushendall in the Ulster Club Hurling Championship final.
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Double for Danny boy
A DOWNPATRICK teenager was the talk of the racing world at the weekend.
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Downpatrick hang on for priceless win
DOWNPATRICK will be playing their football in the top flight again next year after a nervy win over an Riocht at St Patrick’s Park, Newcastle, on Saturday afternoon.
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St John’s avoid dreaded as Ballymartin are relegated
A MAGICAL strike in added time from Conor Braniff at St Patrick’s Park on Saturday helped St John’s secure their tenure in Division 2 and condemn Ballymartin to relegation.
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The Famous Five go wild in the Fair City
TWENTY-ONE Newcastle AC athletes made the journey down to a cold and sunny Dublin for the 39th annual Dublin Marathon.
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Happy Harriers in Dublin
LAST Sunday’s annual Dublin Marathon saw over 16,200 entrants take to the streets of Ireland’s Fair City.
FEATURES
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Striking image of Dundrum soldier to appear on Murlough Beach
THE haunting image of a brave Dundrum soldier who died in the First World War will appear at Murlough Beach this weekend.
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COUNTRY DIARY
From the pages of the Down Recorder, November 7, 1978
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Charles sends his gratitude and appreciation for the generosity
A RECENT fundraising event in aid of Zambian businessman Charles Mwanda has raised £3,600.
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Castlewellan food firm in running for major awards
A CASTLEWELLAN food company has been shortlisted for major business awards.
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Photo man Gavin’s passion flying high
A FLEDGLING aerial photography company is flying high after taking part in a business programme run by Newry, Mourne and Down Council.
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Newcastle gets ready to host Creative Spaces
A NEW arts event, entitled Creative Spaces, will take place in the Newcastle Centre on Saturday, November 17.
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