10 DEC 2019
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Dumpers fail to halt Santa ride
4 December 2019
A MAJOR Christmas charity event planned for Saintfield this weekend is to go ahead as planned.
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Operation to remove sunken fishing vessel
A FISHING trawler which ran aground and subsequently sank off Ardglass harbour has been raised from the seabed and taken to a Scottish port for inspection. -
Man admits the killing of friend
A FORMER friend of Newcastle man Padraig Fox admitted last Friday to his unlawful killing. -
Torched car rolled down hill at estate
TROUBLE flared again at a notorious hotspot in Downpatrick last weekend. -
Concern at speeding drivers in Newcastle
ROADS officials have been asked to prioritise a speed survey at the Larchfield Park area in Newcastle in the wake of mounting concerns expressed by residents. -
Politician hits out at ‘secret’ meeting on tourism centre plans
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Man ‘disgusted’ for sending images gets 30-month jail term
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Ballynahinch man ‘clear danger to children’ gets five-year prison sentence
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Saintfield impaired hearing group shopping appeal
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No Stone Unturned journalists to sue police after arrests
TWO journalists who worked on the Loughinisland Massacre film, No Stone Unturned, are to sue the PSNI for wrongful imprisonment. -
Amended plans for unmanned petrol station at Ballymote
AMENDED plans have been lodged to build an unmanned petrol station adjacent to the Ballymote shopping centre on the outskirts of Downpatrick. -
Concern at school closures over noroviris outbreak
AN outbreak of the winter vomiting bug known as the norovirus has prompted calls for people to exercise caution. -
Success of Saintfield community centre can drive support
THE stunning success of Saintfield’s new community centre is spearheading the drive for other available space at the Belfast Road site to be used by local people. -
Meeting to prepare businesses for Brexit
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Support for Down GAA centre of excellence
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Knockevin trio call for better healthcare at children’s day
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Universal support for Unison strike action
SPORTS
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Kings of Ulster
MISSION impossible became mission accomplished at Healy Park on Sunday when Cill Chua lifted the Seamas McFerran Cup for the first time. -
Top award for Ciara
PORTAFERRY’S Ciara Mageean was named Athlete of the Year at the Irish Life Health National Athletics Awards in Dublin last week. -
Magical Molloy strikes for Olympic
BALLYNAHINCH Olympic are back in the Border Cup final for the second year in succession thanks to two collector’s item goals from Ryan Molloy. -
Lyons roars for Olympic to seal Dalzell final spot
A SWASHBUCKLING Olympic side weathered a Rovers’ storm in a frenetic, but seriously entertaining NFU Mutual Bobby Dalzell Cup semi-final on a bitterly cold Friday night at Binnian Park. -
Niamh points the way for St Columba’s
ST COLUMBA’S Portaferry began this game with a goal, a ground shot from Niamh Savage, and it was a sign of what was to follow as their ability to find the net turned this evenly-contested derby final in Downpatrick into a comfortable victory and -
Shimna Wheelers awards night
SHIMNA Wheelers held their annual Christmas awards evening in the Donard Hotel, Newcastle, on Saturday night.
FEATURES
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Emma’s teddy bears on Kirsty Allsopp’s Handmade Christmas show
A WOMAN’S love of crafting landed her a spot as a maker of traditional teddy bears on TV presenter Kirsty Allsopp’s annual celebration of handcrafted Christmas decorations and treats. -
COUNTRY DIARY
From the pages of the Down Recorder, December 4, 1979
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Mary Lou braves a night on the street for charity
A DOWNPATRICK estate agent has experienced what it is like to have nowhere to sleep at night. -
Science student Annie in final of UK competition
AN Assumption Grammar School student has been selected to compete at the UK finals of a science and engineering competition after her exciting project caught the judges’ eye. -
Novice competition held at camera club meeting
BALLYNAHINCH Camera Club held its annual novice competition last Thursday evening. -
Restored junction signal cabin in line for heritage award
THE Downpatrick and Co Down Railway is in the running for another award.