‘I have waited over 40 years to come forward ... it’s about taking the first step’

17 September 2025
A FORMER Portaferry woman, who waited over 40 years to report being indecently assaulted by her brother as a child, says “there is help out there” to others who have experienced similar abuse.

Funding boost for new Knockevin school base

FUNDING has been made available for Knockevin Special School’s new multi-million pound campus in in Downpatrick.
Motorhomes set to be permanently banned from Newcastle’s Castle Park

MOTORHOMES look set to be permanently banned from a town centre car park in Newcastle.
Town site preferred for Newcastle leisure centre

NEWCASTLE’S proposed new £12m leisure centre will not be built on an out-of-town site.
£1m hotel investment

A £1m funding pot is being made available for potential hotel developers keen to invest in the area.
Serial fraudster subjected victims to ‘wicked and despicable’ offences
36 people killed and 60 seriously injured highest in province in five years
Mournes rescue team at five emergency callouts
Politician issues condemnation of youths setting off fireworks
Minister delighted over ‘high-quality’ pump track

THE opening of Downpatrick’s new £500,000 urban sports park has been welcomed by Stormont communities minister Gordon Lyons.
‘Troubling’ district has highest agriculture crime

THE Newry, Mourne and Down area is a hot bed for agriculture crime.
Co Down hotspot for unearthed treasure

SIGNIFICANTLY more treasure is unearthed in Co Down than any other county in Northern Ireland, new research has found.
Ballygowan’s James in a spin with specialist trike

A BALLYGOWAN boy, who has been presented with a specially adapted bike, is delighted to be enjoying newfound freedom and confidence.
Fears Downpatrick park and ride could be hit due to lack of funding
Saintfield Christmas charity ride
March for Palestine
Pilgrims at Walk the Cross

SPORTS

Glory for Chris

ALL eyes were on London’s iconic O2 Arena on Saturday night as local Karate starts Chris Boyd and Conor McAnulty made their debuts in Total Kombat MMA.
Kilmore are kings of the comeback in Irish Cup win

KILMORE Rec showcased their relentless spirit when they came from two behind to dump intermediate side Newtowne out of the Irish Cup.
Blues targeting semi-final spot after gutsy win over Bredagh

LOUGHINISLAND marched into the quarter-finals of the Down Senior Football Championship with victory over Bredagh, but only after surviving a dramatic late scare that left the blue and white supporters gasping for breath in Liatroim.
Relegation confirmed after play abandoned

DOWNPATRICK travelled to Queensway, Derriaghy, in their last league game of what has been a very demanding and challenging season, and once again they came out second best.
Allison hits top form on Anne’s day

ALLISON Crichton defied challenging conditions to win Anne Teggart’s Lady Captain’s Day at St Patrick’s Golf Club on Saturday.
Sutton first home for Newcastle AC

THE Dromiskin 5K made its return in the heart of County Louth on Saturday, promising another thrilling evening of speed, community and athletic excellence.

FEATURES

Lady Mary opens new extension at Saintfield Community Centre

LADY Mary Peters was the special guest at last Saturday’s official opening of an extension to Saintfield Community Centre as part of the town’s fun day celebrations.
COUNTRY DIARY

From the pages of the Down Recorder, September 20, 1995
James goes Back to the Future as he meets his sci-fi heroes

NORTHERN Ireland was invaded by a galaxy of stars from TV and film recently – and I was there to witness it.
If one person feels less alone after reading this, I’ll feel like I’ve done my job

A LOCAL reality TV personality has released his debut book.
Return of Bog Run Castlewellan in aid children’s charity

CANCER Fund for Children are delighted to announce the return of their famous Bog Run Castlewellan Forest Park on Sunday, October 12.
‘Goldilocks’ weather to help butterflies flourish

IT really has been a bumper year for butterflies.

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