Vandals face risk of fines

7 April 2021
TEENAGERS trespassing at the Downpatrick and Co Down Railway have been warned that they could be fined up to £1,000.

Car SOS team restores famous 6R4 rally car

FOR petrol heads everywhere, National Geographic’s Car SOS television show is compelling viewing.
Police on patrol after speeder hit 95mph

TWO days after it was revealed that a driver was clocked travelling at an astonishing 95mph in the 40mph zone at the Strangford Road in Downpatrick, police were on patrol in the area checking motorists’ speed.
Shock after GAA items destroyed in Killyleagh

THE district’s Policing and Community Safety Partnership is to be asked replace equipment belonging to Killyleagh GAC which was destroyed in a malicious blaze last weekend.
Pharma chief in vaccine roll-out

A DOWNPATRICK man is leading the roll-out of 60 million doses of a new Covid-19 vaccine.
Official opening of new £15m distillery and visitor centre
Newcastle rocker to play live gig
Councillor hits out at bin vandals
Care package deliveries to Dundrum senior citizens
Fly-tipping concerns around Ballynahinch

A SOCIAL housing provider is to be asked to help address a fly-tipping issue in Ballynahinch.
Popular Castlewellan businessman retires after 25 years

AFTER nearly 25 years of running one of Castlewellan’s most popular shops, owner Joe Rogan has now retired as the helpful and ever friendly owner of JR’s store.
‘Culture change’ appeal to stop beach littering

THE National Trust has called for a “culture of change” to encourage people not to litter after shocking weekend incidents at the award-winning Murlough beach near Newcastle.
Street murals paint brighter picture of county town future

A NEW town committee has been formed to significantly raise the profile of Downpatrick with those involved determined to put transparency at the heart of everything they do.
‘Disgust’ at revellers leaving rubbish trail after drinking spree
Pupils join forces to create Then and Now storyboarding
Injured Mournes walker rescued
Trust introduces Zoom yoga classes for expectant mums

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Coach Conor gets call-up

KILLYLEAGH goalkeeper Conor Brennan has been helping Northern Ireland’s U-19s in a training camp ahead of their Euro qualifiers later this year.
Ryan puts pen to paper for Ballymacash outfit

BALLYNAHINCH goalkeeper Ryan Walsh has completed a move to Mid-Ulster League outfit Ballymacash Rangers.
Awards at Ballycran GAC

BALLYCRAN GAC recently announced the prizewinners of their annual senior presentation.
Sizzling at St Patrick’s

AFTER an absence of over three months local golfers returned to the fairways last Thursday.
Training return gets green light

LOCAL sports clubs have began preparations following the Stormount Executive’s decision to resume outdoor training on April 12.
Soccer action to make comeback

LOCAL soccer clubs are in preparation after the resumption of training was given the green light.

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Grieving mum pays thanks after poetry book launch

A BOOK of poems written by the mother of a Killyleagh man who died following an attack outside a Portaferry pub has gone on sale.
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From the pages of the Down Recorder, April 11, 2001
Thaddea and Eileen star in hit Netflix show

LOCAL actors Thaddea Graham and Eileen O’Higgins are proving intriguing characters in Netflix’s new series, The Irregulars – the telling of the Sherlock Holmes story like never before.
Engineer was legend in motor sport

JAMES Nathaniel Brown served his apprenticeship at Stewart’s Motor Works in Downpatrick before the Second World War, later moving to work for the former Ulster Transport Authority.
Funnyman Brian compiles humorous stories

FOR over 40 years Brian Johnston has been involved in entertainment, compering concerts and appearing at after dinner functions and events for numerous church, charitable and other organisations throughout the province and further afield.
Top marks for Emma after she secures spot at Oxford University

A STUDENT from Shimna Integrated College in Newcastle has gained a place on the Oxford University UNIQ programme.

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