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Council eager to address illegal off-road vehicle problem

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“Particular concern has been expressed about off-road vehicles on council land in Newry and Downpatrick, with the issue regularly discussed at meetings of the District Electoral Area (DEA) Forums."
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MLA calls for better road safety in Dromara

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Speaking in the Assembly, Michelle Guy made the point that the residents of Dromara believe that a tragedy is imminent if road safety issues are not addressed.
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Vehicles are being weaponised against police

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The Chief Constable of the PSNI has said the incident in Downpatrick reflects a chaotic surge of violence towards the police.
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Free car parking during Downpatrick Fleadh Cheoil

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THE council has agreed to make its Downpatrick car parks free of charge when the town hosts Fleadh Cheoil an Dúin for the first time later this month.
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Spa Golf Club to host new NI content creator event

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A champion boxer, a former Manchester United a player and a radio presenter and comedian will take part in a first ever event of its kind at Spa Golf Club.
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New community park celebrates Saintfield’s heritage

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Windmill park has been built on the site of the historic Glasdrumman Windmill which was destroyed in 1839 and regarded as an important location in the village of Saintfield.
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Rally champions visit SERC as Downpatrick event approaches

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Jonny Greer and William Creighton visited the Downpatrick campus of SERC to help promote the upcoming Carryduff forklift Lecale Rallye event.
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Down Cathedral appeal for volunteers

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“The Cathedral staff are developing different tours and need more support from volunteers.”
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£2.9m scheme to unlock Downpatrick regeneration set to start

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A public realm scheme that will provide new footpaths and paving at Church Street and De Courcy Place will boost tourism according to reports. Work on the scheme is due to start soon.
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Knockevin pupil reaches joke-telling finals

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Shea McKeever is a year 9 pupil at Knockevin School in Downpatrick who reached the finals of the VoiceBoxNI joke-telling competition, competing with the help of his augmentative and alternative communication device.
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Crossgar school enjoys third film award nomination

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St Colmcille’s High School in Crossgar made a film called ‘Dog Days -The Final Whistle’ which was created by 23 year 8 pupils. It has been entered in the Into Film Awards, and the school are bidding for another success.