Rates pressure is on

28 January 2015
DOWN District’s flagship tourist event could be postponed for a year as part of a series of radical cost-cutting proposals being examined by local politicians.

Lily celebrates her centenary in style

DOWN district’s latest centenarian believes a simple life recipe is responsible for her longevity.
Residents resist plan to modernise local lighthouse

OPPOSITION to a controversial plan to replace the iconic lamp at St.
Dogs kill sheep in Seaforde

A LOCAL farmer has warned he will shoot dogs which attack his sheep.
Tributes paid after sad caravan deaths

A NEWCASTLE couple who died alongside each other from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning have been remembered as a devoted and loyal couple.
Crossgar group on the verge of folding
10 year livestock ban on Saintfield farmers after case
Woodland cemetery will be province first
£2m sewage plan will help villages
Ballyhornan woman mystified by decision

A BALLYHORNAN pensioner has questioned the logic of a decision by health officials to abandon its daily meals on wheels service.
Funding boost brings hope for local charity

A LEADING charity which delivers vital support for vulnerable adults across the district has been provided with a funding boost.
After 20 years Roisin ready to take to the streets again

DOWNPATRICK woman Roisin Polly comes from a family closely associated with health care.
Rally is vital in Downe’s future fight

ONE of the district’s most senior trade union officials says next month’s Love the Downe rally is a key part of the battle to secure the provision of local healthcare for present and future generations.
£11,000 upgrade for angling club
50 new jobs for Downpatrick with fisheries division
Ageing playing fields will be rejuvenated by £44,000 plan
Sadness as rescued turtle dies in centre

SPORTS

Down High open bid

DOWN High School embark on their Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Cup odyssey when they take on Rainey Endowed at Ballynahinch Rugby Club in the second round of the competition on Saturday morning.
Down High marching on in Medallion

DOWN High’s Medallion team welcomed Coleraine Inst to Downpatrick on Saturday for their Danske Bank Medallion Shield third round tie.
Galbraith at the double for Ardglass against YC

STEVIE Galbraith shot Ardglass to the top of the Amateur League’s Premier Section for the first time in the club’s history.
Down fail to progress despite win

DOWN narrowly missed out on a McKenna Cup semi-final spot when Cavan beat Monaghan on Sunday to relegate Jim McCorry’s men into the runners-up spot in their group.
Newcastle Nomads in derby day dream land

NEWCASTLE Nomads blasted out a warning to their Senior Two title rivals with a superb win last weekend.
Newcomer Daniel in runners-up spot

ANNAHILT teenager Daniel Harper put in a flying performance in the first round of the 2015 McGrady Insurance ANICC Junior 1000 Rally Challenge Ireland, which took place at Kirkistown recently.

FEATURES

Katie's dedication is rewarded with prize

A DOWNPATRICK teenager who cared for her family as her mother battled cancer is a Pupil of Courage.
COUNTRY DIARY

From the pages of the Down Recorder, January 21, 1975
Crossgar arts exhibition

A WINE-INSPIRED fine art exhibition by one of Northern Ireland’s best known young artists is to open in Crossgar tomorrow.
New drama season at centre

A HARD-HITTING drama launches the new season at Down Arts Centre, with the theatre only one of two Northern Irish venues hosting a performance of Heroin.
3,000 visit Frozen at local centre

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Photographer talks about his travels in Europe and America

MEMBERS of Ballynahinch Camera and Digital Imaging Club last week welcomed Paul Hanley as their first visiting speaker of 2015.

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