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21 SEP 2017
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Drumaness family: ‘Police failed Caron’
13 September 2017
THE family of a Drumaness woman murdered by a violent offender with a history of abuse against women has said police “failed spectacularly” to keep her safe.
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Police accept report and issue an apology to victims’ families
THE PSNI has said that the Police Ombudsman’s report into their handling of a violent offender who went on to commit a double murder made “difficult reading”.
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Chrisy muscles in on top bodybuilding title
A CASTLEWELLAN man who battled obesity to achieve extreme fitness has received a regional award for his transformation.
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Drumlins Integrated opens new £3m school
STAFF and students of Drumlin’s Integrated Primary School are basking in a luxurious new £3m building.
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MoD looks at releasing land for new homes in Ballykinlar
A NUMBER of new homes could be built at the former Ballykinlar army base, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.
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Children left stranded by school transport mix-up
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Schools swamped by transfer test applicants
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Army cadet rescue groups are thanked
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New chairman takes over at Saintfield body
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Solicitor appointed as new head at visitor centre
THE new head of the St Patrick Visitor Centre Board is looking forward to her role and strengthening the Downpatrick facility’s link with the local community.
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Bill for resort tourism plan to be unveiled
THE cost of delivering highly ambitious new tourism proposals for Newcastle will be made public next month.
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Search and rescue units test their response to drama
A MAJOR air, land and sea search took place in Dundrum Inner Bay on Saturday to test the response of the emergency services to a major incident.
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Shooting survivor plans to sue police
A SURVIVOR of the UVF gun attack on the Thierafurth Bar in Kilcoo almost 25 years ago is taking legal action over claims the police failed to reinvestigate the case.
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Downpatrick railway is hopeful of progress
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Community projects get £370,000 funding boost
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Relaunch at Moneyrea Nursery School
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Opposition over plans to extend golf centre
SPORTS
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Second half collapse sends Mills spinning
A MONUMENTAL second half collapse from Drumaness saw them exit the Steel & Sons Cup in spectacular fashion and bring an abrupt end their winning start to the season.
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Conor pens four-year deal for Rodgers at Celtic Park
A SAUL teenager is certainly living the dream in Paradise.
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Carryduff secure coveted SFC title
CARRYDUFF created their own piece of history at Pairc Tomas Ruiseil on Saturday evening when they lifted the SFC crown for the first time.
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Double up for St John’s
ST John’s produced a masterful, potent display to lift the JFC crown at Paic Tomas Ruiseil on Saturday afternoon and complete a fabulous double.
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‘Hinch collect derby plaudits
BALLYNAHINCH claimed the bragging rights when they beat neighbours Banbridge at a bright and blustery Ballymacarn Park on Saturday.
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Adam proves uncatchable
A BREAK in the strong winds last weekend provided glorious weather for Killyleagh Yacht Club’s annual Closing Day on Saturday.
FEATURES
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Sisters on song for major charity fundraising event
A CHARITY which provides key support to families whose loved ones are battling cancer or have died from the disease will be the main beneficiary of a concert in Downpatrick this weekend.
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COUNTRY DIARY
From the pages of the Down Recorder, September 13, 1977
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Zapp family call into Newcastle during their 17-year world tour
THE site of a classic 1928 car turned heads as it trundled along local roads last week and while the vintage vehicle is truly remarkable, the story of the Argentinian family on board is even more fascinating.
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Prince Harry was really down to earth – I talked to him for quite a while
A CLOUGH teenager rubbed shoulders with royalty last week.
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BBC show to capture the friendship of councillors
ROWALLANE councillors Billy Walker and Terry Andrews will be appearing on television screens within the next few weeks in a new BBC series focusing on friendships.
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Portaferry concert to highlight beautiful NI
THE seaside setting of Portaferry has been chosen for a special concert highlighting some of Northern Ireland’s best coastal visuals.
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