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Action plan for syringe danger

A task force will be set up to deal with the surge in needle users in Downpatrick.

Mabel celebrates her 100th birthday

An Ardglass woman reveals the secrets to living a long and happy life.

‘Finding AWARE NI changed my life’

Downpatrick woman Erin Erwin has spoken about how the support group has made a difference in her life.

Learn about Ballynahinch men’s and hens’ sheds

The Ballynahinch men’s and hens’ sheds are holding an information day to explain what they do and why you might want to be part of it.

Crossgar Hall volunteers praised for long service

Susan Scott, Helen Graham and Jim Browlee are long standing members of the Crossgar War Memorial Community Hall who have been praised for decades of work.

St Patrick’s Day to get funding boost

A council committee has agreed that additional funding should be provided for Downpatrick’s St Patrick’s Day celebrations.

Tributes paid to health campaigner Dermot MacNabb

Mr MacNabb played a crucial role in the campaign to build Downpatrick’s new hospital.

Thousands raised for cockapoo hit by car

A beloved dog, Lydia, was struck by a car on the road between Crossgar and Downpatrick and sustained terrible injuries that needed major surgery.

‘Faces of Crossgar’ event celebrates lives of residents

Hundreds of people attended the ‘Faces of Crossgar’ event which saw the lives of 100 residents captured in a special exhibition.

Farmer appeals for livestock donations for charity auction

RAFFREY farmer Dee Heron is set to hold a ewe breeding lamb auction early next month to raise funds for Action Cancer. Dee, an Action...

Funding for ‘treasured landscapes’ announced

By Ryan Sands ALMOST £2m in funding has been secured to help protect and restore the district’s ‘most treasured landscapes’. Last Wednesday, it was announced that...