17 OCT 2025
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93 year-old in six-hour ambulance wait
15 October 2025
THE family of a 93 year-old Downpatrick man, who waited six hours for an ambulance after sustaining a serious head injury in a fall at his home, have called for the return of emergency services to the Downe Hospital.
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Ambulance Service issues apology after six-hour call delay
THE Ambulance Service has apologised to Mr MacNabb for the six-hour delay in responding to the emergency call. -
Secretary of State visits Down GAA centre site
SECRETARY of State Hilary Benn was in Ballykinlar last week to mark an important stage in the development of an exciting new multi-million pound GAA centre of excellence. -
Dog owners can now be reported for not cleaning up after pet
DOG owners who refuse to clean up after their pets can now be reported via a new online system. -
Asda store is set to open in early 2027
A NEW Asda store and three adjoining retail units in Downpatrick are expected to open in early 2027. -
Delight work begins on £400k scheme to improve Saintfield
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MLA appeals for help over SENCO school support
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Newcastle Lions Club set for Europa Forum
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New bus shelter to be located on Ballydugan Road
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Consultants set to start Newcastle centre plans
SPECIALIST design consultants to spearhead the drive for Newcastle’s new £12m leisure centre will be formally appointed tomorrow night. -
Arsonists warned they could face prosecution
A STARK warning has been issued to people who deliberately start wildfires across Northern Ireland that they will be taken to court. -
Man escorted off pitch by police in stolen car probe
A 25 year-old man was arrested in the Crossgar area on Saturday afternoon as he was preparing to take part in a football match. -
New £1.2m 3G sports pitch
NEWCASTLE’S Donard Park has been transformed into a modern sports facility with the opening of a new £1. -
Litter awareness talk
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Engine restoration work is going full steam ahead
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Half a century of serving children from Downpatrick
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Downpatrick PS marks 50 years of education on current site
SPORTS
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County glory up for grabs
IT is decision time in Down as the three county champions are set to be crowned in an action-packed weekend at Páirc Esler. -
Wasted spot kicks seal cruel Castlewellan fate
CASTLEWELLAN Town were unravelled by a penalty shootout as they fell short of an Intermediate Cup giant-killing against Premier Division Ards Rangers. -
Kilclief hit by late blow in decider
AN added-time post from Aghaderg’s Moya Lavery spelled defeat for Kiclief Ben Dearg in Saturday’s Down Junior Camogie Championship final in Drumaness. -
Liatroim U-14s storm past Bredagh to claim Shield
THERE was no denying the Liatroim Fontenoys their second underage camogie title at Darragh Cross on Saturday, but they had to come from behind to beat Bredagh as they lifted the Down U-14 Shield, which they now add to the U-16 trophy the club collected -
Classy Ethan scores six tries in ‘Hinch rout
IT was a day to remember for Ethan Graham on Saturday as he torched UCD with six tries as Ballynahinch eviscerated their student opposition with a scintillating display of attacking rugby in perfect conditions at a packed Ballymacarn Park. -
Big turn-out yet again for GR8 Dundrum Run
THE village of Dundrum was buzzing with excitement on Saturday as runners, volunteers and supporters turned out in force for this year’s GR8 Dundrum Run.
FEATURES
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Down County Museum wins coveted Accreditation status
DOWN County Museum has been awarded coveted Museum Accreditation status by the Northern Ireland Museums Council. -
COUNTRY DIARY
From the pages of the Down Recorder, October 18, 1995
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‘Wonderful teacher’ retires after 21 years
DOWNPATRICK Primary School has said a fond farewell to one of its longest-serving members of staff. -
Actor Shaun on new play premiering at international arts festival
A DOWNPATRICK actor is set to star in a new play premiering at Belfast International Arts Festival next week. -
Cameron credit support to help overcome addictions
A DOWNPATRICK man has shared details of his battle to recover from addiction. -
Tractor run to raise money for boy battling cancer
A CHARITY tractor run is taking place in Crossgar this weekend to raise money for a young boy battling cancer.