410 drivers twice limit

4 December 2024
A STAGGERING 236 drivers were detected travelling in excess of 70mph in the 30mph zone in Strangford, just a short distance from the village’s primary school, shocking new figures have revealed.

Committee to discuss proposal for freezing district rates

ONE of Newry, Mourne and Down Council’s most powerful committees is to discuss a proposal aimed at freezing the district rate for the next five years via prudent financial management.
Minister urged to force rethink over gondola

STORMONT Economy Minister Conor Murphy has been asked to use his influence to force a rethink over the controversial cable car ride which is at the heart of the controversial £44m Mournes Gateway Project.
Officials working to ‘actively pursue all options’ on Ward 15

STORMONT Health Hinister Mike Nesbitt has said his officials are aware of the current challenges facing the award-winning addictions unit based at the Downshire Hospital in Downpatrick.
Etain on significance of check-ups after cancer diagnosis

A DOWNPATRICK woman who survived mouth cancer is encouraging people to have regular dental check-ups.
Community funding process like ‘applying for a mortgage’
Rosie joining national fast for Palestine day
Mountain team rescues walker
Stormont urged to prioritise suicide prevention initiative
Downpatrick pro life group vigil against assisted dying

MEMBERS of a Downpatrick pro life group have held a silent vigil to mark the second reading of a bill in Westminster to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales.
Quoile Countryside Centre closure ‘makes absolutely no sense’

AN appeal has been issued to Stormont agriculture minister Andrew Muir to reopen the Quoile Countryside Centre in Downpatrick.
Local fishing industry ‘standing on knife edge’

THE importance of the Ardglass fishing industry was highlighted during a special Stormont debate last week amid claims its future is “standing on a knife edge.
XL Bully owners advised to apply for new exemption

OWNERS of XL Bully dogs across the district are being reminded that it will be illegal to own the animals without an exemption certificate after December 31.
Countdown to Saintfield Christmas Charity Ride
Good Morning Down hosts interactive client initiative
Comber woman appointed new partnership president
Talks on distributor road delay

SPORTS

Title battle

KILCOO will have the chance to clinch their third Ulster club senior title in five years when they travel to face Tyrone champions Errigal Ciarán at the Armagh Athletic Grounds on Sunday.
Impressive Ardglass in command at the top

ARDGLASS maintained their perfect league record and made light work of Newcastle Town Swifts to consolidate their position at the top of the Newcastle League’s Premier Division table .
Despair for Ports in Ulster decider

PORTAFERRY were left stunned when Sleacht Néill staged an unlikely comeback to snatch the Ulster Senior Hurling Championship at the BOX-IT Athletic Grounds in Armagh on Sunday evening.
Dundrum’s Niamh gets top player award

DUNDRUM Cricket Club is celebrating after Niamh Lowry was named Section One Player of the Year title at the NCU end of season awards.
McGrady leads the way for East Down runners

SATURDAY afternoon saw the last big 10k of the road running season in Belfast.
Tribute to Elfriede

THE members of Downpatrick Bowling Club were saddened at the recent passing of their honorary life member, Elfriede Coburn.

FEATURES

Simon reflects on calendar success

A TALENTED photographer from Killinchy has earned a spot in Ulster Wildlife’s 2025 charity calendar.
COUNTRY DIARY

From the pages of the Down Recorder, December 7, 1994
Senior Downe Hospital social worker wins award

A SENIOR social work practitioner based at the Downe Hospital has been awarded ‘Ally of the Year’ award at the annual GNI Mag Awards for his advocacy and support to the LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent community.
Gemma’s work in Ulster laboratory

A SAINTFIELD woman is one of the many unsung heroes working feverishly behind the scenes at the Ulster Hospital.
Down High students shine brightly on silver screen

DOWN High School students have shone bright in moving image arts.
Art exhibition in aid of Air Ambulance NI

A STRANGFORD art collective is holding an exhibition to raise funds for Air Ambulance Northern Ireland this weekend.

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