Login18 MAY 2025
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Drone in chopper near miss
14 May 2025
A DRONE operator, who flew his device close to a search and rescue helicopter which was about to take off in Newcastle at the weekend could face a criminal prosecution.
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Council not at fault for gondola failure
RESPONSIBILITY for the failure to deliver the £44m controversial gondola ride into the Mournes does not lie with local council officers, the district’s first citizen is insisting.
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Alternatives suggested for £30m City Deal funding
AS Newry, Mourne and Down Council plots its next move to retain the £30m City Deal funding in the area, two organisations have come forward with proposals to spend some of the money.
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Downpatrick Fountain Foodbank receives giveaway financial boost
THE Fountain Foodbank in Downpatrick has secured a £1,000 boost from the Asda Foundation.
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‘By grace of God’ lives were not lost in Mournes wildfires
A STORMONT Minister believes “it’s only by the grace of God” that not more lives were lost during the recent wildfires that swept across the Mournes and other parts of the province.
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Disaster averted after officers distinguish burning fire on beach
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Petition for restoration of 24-hour Downe A&E
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Down High School fond farewell event
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Appeal for end to vandalism at local play park
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Motorhomes may face ban on Newcastle overnight parking
A DECISION to enforce legislation banning motorhomes from parking overnight in a busy town centre car park in Newcastle is expected shortly.
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First resident-led homes scheme for Portaferry
PORTAFERRY is to become home to Northern Ireland’s first resident-led housing development.
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Police appeal after mature tree felled on Newcastle road
A MATURE tree was felled at Lawnfield Grove in Newcastle last weekend sparking a police appeal to find who was responsible.
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Blue Flag status for local beaches is welcome news
THREE local beaches have earned the iconic Blue Flag award.
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Travel industry workers in geopark familiarisation trip
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Activity centre receives £5k funding boost
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VE Day exhibition in Downpatrick
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Employers invited to boost vacancies at local jobs fair
SPORTS
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Doubt over triathlon
FEARS are growing that this year’s Mourne Sprint Triathlon will again be cancelled due to concerns over the water quality at the lake in Castlewellan Forest Park.
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Rossglass crowned Division 1 champs
A DRAW was enough for Rossglass County as they beat rivals Downpatrick seconds to the Division 1 title on the last day of the season.
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RGU’s win maintains early form in league
DOWNPATRICK RGU continued their good run of performances with an excellent win over Ballyholland at Pairc Tomas Ruseil on Friday night.
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Downpatrick fall short in run chase against Armagh
DOWNPATRICK seconds fell just 25 runs short of their target of 221 at the Mall in Armagh on Saturday.
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Mourne club hosts riders in Seaforde
THE Mourne Motorcycle Club held their annual May Day motocross event at Seaforde Moto Parc on Monday.
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Killyleagh club hosts regatta
KILLYLEAGH Coastal Rowing Club enjoyed a fantastic day of sport and community spirit on Saturday as rowers and spectators flocked to the towards to the waterfront for the annual regatta.
FEATURES
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American football hero Tom Brady putts down in Newcastle
AMERICAN football star Tom Brady and American country pop singer Morgan Wallen were surprise visitors at Royal County Golf Club last week.
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COUNTRY DIARY
17th May 1995
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Recognition for Dromara pipe band at civic event
AN award-winning local pipe band has been honoured by Newry, Mourne and Down Council.
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Sally enjoying working in health support
A RETIRED banking official who has carved out a new career helping cancer patients says she is “just loving” what she is doing.
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Annual fashion show held in Inch Community Hall
INCH Community Hall hosted its annual fashion show recently.
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Shimna’s Maria is rowing star
A SHIMNA Integrated College student has been recognised for her talent in rowing at an awards ceremony at Queen’s University Belfast recently.
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