19 MAR 2024
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Review of £45m bypass
13 March 2024
A CONTROVERSIAL decision to axe the long-awaited Ballynahinch bypass scheme is to be reviewed.
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Downpatrick flooding report due in months
THE report into the catastrophic flooding which caused millions of pounds worth of damage in Downpatrick town centre last November is due to be completed by early summer. -
Ferry excluded from new ticketing system
THE Strangford ferry service has been left out of a scheme designed to make public transport easier and cheaper. -
There can be a real momentum in local politics
SOUTH Down’s newest Sinn Féin MLA has said there is a real opportunity for young people to shape our society’s future, now that the Stormont Executive has returned. -
Trust launches new domestic abuse policy
HEALTH chiefs launched a vital workplace policy on domestic abuse and sexual violence on International Women’s Day last Friday. -
Major £560,000 resurfacing work in Ballynahinch
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Annual festival celebrating St Patrick’s legacy of faith
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Saintfield association and Newcastle community group are recognised
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‘Baroness delivered for us’
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Council and health body team up over vaccination
NEWRY, Mourne and Down Council is working with the Public Health Agency to highlight the importance of the MMR vaccination for children. -
Staff remember visit of ex-health minister
STAFF at Ardview House can vividly recall Baroness Denton’s visit to the facility on a sunny Saturday morning in June 1994. -
Downe Hospital staff get award
STAFF at the Downe Hospital have been presented with an award for ensuring the safety and comfort of their patients. -
Joy as Department to consider road crossing
A ROAD safety campaign by pupils at Ballynahinch Primary School has been given a major boost. -
Delight Crossgar Community Association is revived for area
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Unique fundraiser with Mount Everest challenge
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Top marks for science students
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Keeping Dundrum water free of litter
SPORTS
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Racing Robbie
LOCAL runner Robbie Hagen has reflected on finally winning the Jimmy’s Ten race in his hometown of Downpatrick. -
Back and forth clash ends in Killough joy
KILLOUGH advanced to their third NFU Mutual Harry Clarke Cup final in as many years after overcoming Downpatrick in a highly entertaining local derby clash at Ballyhornan on Friday night. -
Newcastle AC’s racing Robbie is first past the tape in latest instalment of Jimmy’s Ten
THE 24th edition of Jimmy’s Ten and Relay took place on Sunday bringing much excitement to the streets of Downpatrick. -
Not to be for St Malachy’s
IT was another rollercoaster ride on Saturday for all associated with St Malachy’s High School, Castlewellan, even more dramatic than the four games that had taken the school to the Masita Dr Eamon O’Sullivan Cup final in Carlow. -
Saints secure final berth after stunning display
SAINTFIELD seconds welcomed Annadale thirds to the Demesne on Saturday for the semi-final of the Junior Shield. -
Strangford overcome rivals St John’s in Handicap Shield
CHEERED on by a full house of home spectators, Strangford A comfortably defeated St John’s to win the Lecale Table Tennis League Handicap Shield, which is dedicated to the memory of home legend Noel Breen.
FEATURES
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Nurse Emily helps launch Marie Curie Daffodil Appeal
A SAINTFIELD woman met one of Northern Ireland’s finest actors as he got behind Marie Curie’s Annual Great Daffodil Appeal. -
COUNTRY DIARY
From the pages of the Down Recorder, March 16, 1994
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Bertie Ahern on challenging times securing Good Friday Agreement
THE former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern revealed his connection to County Down, when he shared stories before a live audience at The Saint Patrick Centre in Downpatrick last week. -
Light Trail is free family friendly town attraction
LET there be light is the message which will be shining out of Downpatrick from this weekend. -
Down Community Radio to showcase live broadcast
DOWN Community Radio will be broadcasting loud and proud in the streets of Downpatrick ahead of St Patrick’s Day. -
Bird conservation to be topic at Saintfield Heritage Society event
BIRD conservation will be the topic at tomorrow’s meeting of Saintfield Heritage Society.