Health care firm to create 40 new jobs

21 September 2016
A LOCAL health care firm is creating up to 40 new jobs in the district as part of a major investment initiative.

Politicians at loggerheads amid claims district may suffer £300m Brexit blow

ALLIANCE and DUP politicians have clashed over claims that the Newry, Mourne and Down Council area could potentially lose a staggering £300m over the next four years as a result of the UK’s decision to leave the EU.
Golden girl Bethany firth flies home after rio success

CHURCH friends, school friends, old friends, new friends — Bethany Firth returned home yesterday to a hero’s welcome.
Nicola hopeful Mexican stem cell treatment could happen

A DOWNPATRICK woman has real hope she may walk again following a huge local reaction to her campaign to secure potentially life-changing treatment.
By-pass is four years from cash

BALLYNAHINCH’S proposed £50m by-pass is not a flagship project for Transport NI.
Community centre is agreed for Ballykinlar
Givan challenged on offices
Single punch lands Ardglass man with six months in prison
Armstrong clashes with Minister over funding
Survey to review ferry service

TRANSPORT NI is planning to carry out a review of the Strangford Lough ferry service.
Teen given a chance by local sports club

A TEENAGER who burgled a shop in Downpatrick has been given a life-line.
Killough to host second debate on nationalism

THREE rising stars of Irish politics will be in Killough this Saturday to discuss whether Brexit will help or hinder the future prospects for a united Ireland.
Sparkle Ball will support Knockevin room project

THE last push is on in a major fundraising drive to help children with severe and profound learning difficulties.
Councillors earmark up to £7.6m to replace out-of-date IT system
Turbine may be in wrong place
Holiday burglary strands councillor
Domestic and sexual assault victims are focus of seminar

SPORTS

Hero’s return for golden Bethany

GOLDEN girl Bethany Firth jetted in from the Paralympic Games in Rio yesterday afternoon with a crock of goal in tow.
Stevie’s wonder goal as Killyleagh’s force awakens

KILLYLEAGH produced a stunning smash-and-grab raid to plunder all three points on their visit to Bells Bridge on Saturday.
Bredagh edge thriller

BREDAGH lifted the Intermediate Hurling Championship title with a committed display at Newcastle on Saturday.
Caitriona’s goals give Liatroim upper hand in thrilling decider

LIATROIM retained the senior county title when they saw off a concerted Portaferry challenge at Pairc Esler, Newry, on Saturday.
‘Hinch off to a flyer

WARM and sunny conditions greeted the players and supporters for Ballynahinch’s opening clash of the 2016/2017 Ulster Bank All Ireland League.
Deegan’s day at Ardglass

EDMUND Gilchrist’s President’s Day competition at Ardglass had to be postponed last month because of the weather, but the re-run on Saturday was well worth the wait.

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Willie Walker wins his latest charity battle with fellow councillor Terry Andrews

THE weather wasn’t kind for last weekend’s latest charity challenge organised by Rowallane councillors Billy Walker and Terry Andrews.
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From the pages of the Down Recorder, September 21, 1976
Teenagers race on the high seas from England

A GROUP of seafaring Downpatrick cousins have returned home from a once-in-a-lifetime voyage.
Samuel ploughs to bronze

LOCAL man Samuel Gill was a member of the successful Northern Ireland ploughing team which tasted success at the recent world championships in England.
Firm’s skills help build motorcycle for world record

A BALLYGOWAN firm has used the latest in engineering technology to help an entrepreneur develop and build a motorcycle he will use in an attempt on the world land speed record.
Hit Edinburgh Fringe play to open in Downpatrick

THE smash hit show Two Sore Legs is back.

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