Hopes for Newcastle memorial to bike ace

20 February 2019
A MEMORIAL to road racing legend Tom Herron could be erected in the heart of Newcastle.

Man admits raping and abusing girl

A NEWCASTLE man has admitted raping and sexual abusing a young girl.
Lucky chef Sean strikes GOLD with £4m win in online game

MULTI-MILLIONAIRE chef Sean Doyle is taking his time making the first steps into his new life.
‘Nightmare’ over after body found

THE family of missing Newcastle man Connor Murphy have spoken of the “miracle” of finding his body in Amsterdam.
Glebe House future unsure over budget

A KILCLIEF holiday home which has been a lifeline for disadvantaged young people over the past 40 years is facing an uncertain future because of a lack of volunteers.
Growing economy is key for business
DUP announces five election candidates
Roadworks set to begin on pipeline in Saintfield
Brown to defend seat in Rowallane
Manufacturing boss concerned over tariffs

A LOCAL business leader has said he hopes that a Brexit deal is agreed before his manufacturing firm is subject to tariffs in the event of a crash-out.
108-home development set for release in Downpatrick

A MULTI-MILLION housing scheme has been announced for Downpatrick.
£1 million boost to build state-of-the-art 4G pitch

THE continuing social and economic regeneration of the Ballyhornan area has taken another significant step forward.
Pair fly in to say thanks for donations after fire tragedy

TWO people who helped survivors of the Grenfell Tower fire in London were in Newcastle last week to thank local people for their support and generosity following the disaster.
Community backing with petition for new footpath in Chapeltown
Council proposal of investing thousands to spend a pennny
Sinn Fein elect three for Mournes district
Delight over £500k play parks spend

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Ciara runs into form

WHAT a few days it has been for Portaferry’s Ciara Mageean.
Jimmy’s 10k set to be bigger than ever

DETAILS have been unveiled of this year’s Jimmy’s 10k road race in Downpatrick on St Patrick’s Day.
Ballynagross win in canter

BALLYNAGROSS showed no signs of relinquishing their grip on the Harry Clarke Cup with a rock solid performance against an experienced Ardglass on Saturday at Mountain Quarter.
Down High sail into Bowl final

PORTADOWN College travelled to face a strong and ready Down High team last Wednesday with a place in the Medallion Bowl final up for grabs.
Down netball players excel

A NUMBER of players from Down Netball Club have been rewarded for all their hard work with call-ups to Northern Ireland Performance Pathway squads.
Celebration time for Crossgar in cup final

CROSSGAR 325 QUEEN’S HALL 295 HAVING lost out in successive cup finals already this year, Queen’s Hall were hoping it would be third time lucky when they faced Crossgar in the McAllister Cup final.

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Muriel signs off from Saintfield school

A SAINTFIELD school secretary took her final roll call last week after almost 40 years in the post.
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From the pages of the Down Recorder, February 20, 1979
Allen claims World Style crown at farming event

LISTOODER Ploughing Society’s annual match took place on Saturday.
Killough woman helps run tea party in aid of rare health conditions

A KILLOUGH woman will be co-hosting a tea party with a Newcastle hotel to launch a province-wide campaign to help raise awareness for those affected by rare conditions.
Building projects in running for award

THREE local projects have been shortlisted for this year’s prestigious Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors awards.
Groups clean up at Beautiful awards

LOCAL organisations and individuals have toasted success at the Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful Community Awards.

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