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6 AUG 2020
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Strangford pier tragedy
5 August 2020
STRANGFORD is mourning former broadcaster and environmentalist Brian Black, who died after his car plunged into the harbour close to the ferry quay yesterday morning.
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Covid spike fears with 34 new cases
PEOPLE across the district have been warned against complacency in the fight against the deadly coronavirus.
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£10k reward offered after family escape arson attack
A £10,000 reward is being offered for information which leads to the conviction of the person responsible for a terrifying arson attack in Newcastle last week which forced a young family to flee for their lives.
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Police asked to help stop vandalism at railway
TALKS are to take place with police in a bid to bring about an end to vandalism attacks at the Downpatrick and Co Down Railway.
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Planning decision on poultry farms deferred for review
A DECISION on plans for two poultry farms in Ballynahinch and Seaforde was deferred at last week’s meeting of Newry, Mourne and Down Council’s Planning Committee, while a proposal for a third in Dundrum was withdrawn from the schedule.
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Downpatrick motorists facing further disruption
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Free parking extended until middle of month
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Meeting to discuss reopening of pool
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Campaign group voices concern as tender sought to replace beam
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Heartache at ‘beautiful’ service for tragic Joleen
A FINAL farewell was paid last week to tragic murder victim Joleen Corr who was fatally attacked by her partner in Downpatrick nearly four years ago.
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Catholic Chuch to sell Killough parochial hall
CATHOLIC Church officials have confirmed that they are pressing ahead with the sale of a parochial hall in Killough.
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United front in drive to restore Downe services
HEALTH campaigners have welcomed the new united front in the campaign to restore key services to the Downe Hospital.
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Ambulance cover 21st century scandal, says chairman McGrady
HEALTH campaigners have criticised the lack of emergency ambulance cover in the area.
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Call for removal of republican banner
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Political giant who was ‘man of peace’
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Mourne rescue team assist child after fall
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Councillor wants hike in dog fouling penalties
SPORTS
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The Italian job
DROMARA runner Zak Hanna took on some of the best mountain runners in the world at the weekend.
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Doherty goal leaves ‘Ford with too much to do in derby
THE sun was shining on Friday evening in glorious Newcastle for the local derby league encounter between Bryansford and Cill Chua — the final game for both sides before the start of the championship.
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‘Fin unable to deal with Maguire threat
THIS was a first ever meeting of these two clubs at senior level in recent times.
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Downpatrick see off Saintfield by four runs in close contest
WHAT a difference 48 hours makes in the game of cricket.
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Locals set off for Lisburn
THE Eikon Exhibition Centre in Lisburn was the venue for the second event in the ChampionChip Ireland Race Series on Saturday.
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Barrie and Colum take part in epic swim challenge
LOCAL men Barrie Atkinson and Colum Surginor have been determined to continue their swimming training despite the closure of Down Leisure Centre.
FEATURES
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Saintfield Horse Show success
THIS year’s Saintfield Horse Show on Saturday at Eugene Milligan’s “magnificent venue” in Castlewellan was hailed as one of the best shows and attracted a large number of entries — despite the impact of the coronavirus loc
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COUNTRY DIARY
From the pages of the Down Recorder, August 5, 2000
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Frances captures the beauty in nature and people
FRANCES Price had always enjoyed taking photos but never knew how to use a camera except in automatic mode.
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Space exhibition set to be out of this world
A NEW space exploration themed project aimed at young scientists has been launched by the soon-to-open Sir Hans Sloane Centre in Killyleagh.
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Ballynahinch woman secures coveted research placement
A BALLYNAHINCH woman has secured a coveted student placement with Nuffield Future Researchers, an organisation funded through the Nuffield Foundation and Northern Ireland based charity, Sentinus.
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Killyleagh to mark VJ Day 75th anniversary
THE 75th anniversary of VJ Day is to be marked in Killyleagh.
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