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1 DEC 2020
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Ministers urged to restore A&E
25 November 2020
HEALTH campaigners are demanding “political intervention at the highest level” to ensure the rapid restoration of full emergency services at the Downe Hospital.
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Killough family’s praise for Downe’s ‘miracle workers’
KILLOUGH woman Grace McAndrew, who survived a major heart attack at her home earlier this year, says that she’s alive today as a result of the urgent medical attention she received at the Downe Hospital.
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Support retailers by shopping local
PEOPLE across the district are being urged to shop local this Christmas — and safely.
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Deirdre’s amazing eight-stone weight loss transformation
CROSSGAR woman Deirdre Killen lost over eight stone the old fashioned way — counting calories and upping her exercise.
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MLAs welcome new domestic abuse bill
TWO South Down MLAs have supported and welcomed new legislation protection from domestic abuse which will widen access to legal aid for victims and survivors in child contact cases.
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Council workers to go on 24-hour strike
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Access to heritage site given welcome
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Legal bid on Kilcoo shooting remains on hold
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Councillor targeted in online fraud
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Concerned principal in appeal for speeding calming at school
ROADS officials have been asked to prioritise the provision of a new 20mph zone outside St Joseph’s Primary School in Strangford.
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Views sought of provision of public toilets in district
RATEPAYERS are being asked for their views on a new public toilet strategy for the district.
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Police chase ends with two men arrested
A POLICE chase which started in Lisburn ended in Saintfield when the driver of a BMW car lost control of the vehicle and crashed.
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Residents support shoebox appeal
THE community in Crossgar has once again responded magnificently to an annual shoebox appeal to bring much-needed Christmas cheer to children in need overseas.
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St John’s donations to Pantry food bank
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Concern as quarter of Covid-19 deaths linked to those with dementia
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Speech therapy needs focus on stammering
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Newcastle housing will reap natural gas benefits
SPORTS
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Soccer freeze
LOCAL football’s big kick-off will not start until the New Year at the earliest, it has been confirmed.
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Down heartbreak in Christy decider
THERE was despondency for Down in Sunday’s Christy Ring Cup final against a wily Kildare side who carried off the silverware at Croke Park.
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Camogs power past Meath to set up glory bid
DOWN’S camogs are one game away from All-Ireland glory.
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Down manager full of praise for All-Ireland finalists
DOWN manager Derek Dunne was understandably happy after he watched his charges brush Meath aside at St Tiernach’s Park on Saturday.
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Top stars take part in in Drumaness Masters
SOME of snooker’s leading names from the past three decades will be on their way to Drumaness next month.
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Tributes paid to club stalwart who died at weekend
BALLYNAHINCH Youth FC have paid tribute to one of the founding members of the club, Paul Allison, who has died.
FEATURES
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Kind-hearted Rory raises hundreds for victims of Newcastle flooding
OVER £1,400 was recently donated to help the victims of flooding from Storm Francis over the summer.
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COUNTRY DIARY
From the pages of the Down Recorder, November 29, 2000
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Moderator in appeal for prayer to beat Covid-19
THE Moderator of the Presbyterian Church has called on congregations across the district to prayer at the end of this week as the coronavirus continues to take lives and have a major impact on the economy and the way of life.
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Road Safety Week drive at Drumlins primary school
CHILDREN at Drumlins Integrated Primary School in Ballynahinch have gone in front of the camera to highlight the importance of road safety.
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Aromatherapy wellbeing help for students
STUDENTS at St Colman’s High and Sixth Form College in Ballynahinch are being offered aromatherapy sessions to help support and improve their wellbeing.
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Culinary star Alex in running for chef of the year award
THERE’S still time to vote for Dundrum chef Alex Greene who has been shortlisted for a national chef of the year award.
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