3+ hour, 36+ min ago  (439+ words) AN "8 million programme of work will begin this summer at Downpatrick Wastewater Treatment Works (Ww TW). Announcing the work, NI Water explained it is being carried out to modernise the facility "and ensure that this critical asset can continue to…...

5+ hour, 12+ min ago  (462+ words) ELEVEN-YEAR-OLD gymnast Emily Hassard has continued her remarkable rise in the sport after qualifying for the 2027 British Gymnastics Championships. The Cumran Primary School pupil secured her place through the British Gymnastics Excel Pathway at the UK National Development Finals in…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (511+ words) A Downpatrick family has praised the support of the South Eastern Trust's Occupational Therapy Team for helping their son, who has Autism, achieve greater independence in his day-to-day life. Anne-Marie Kelly shared how her son Conor, now 26, was diagnosed with…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (196+ words) NIMACC's first XI produced an excellent all-round performance to secure a convincing 72-run victory over the Drumaness Superkings first XI in their NCU Senior League Section 3 fixture on Saturday, ending Drumaness's winning streak. The match marked a memorable occasion for…...

3+ week, 48+ min ago  (274+ words) GAVIN O'Hare has won the Newcastle and District St Mary's Snooker Club Championship with a pulsating display of snooker to defeat Sean Mc Donald 2-1. Gavin got off to the perfect start in the opening frame to take an early lead…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (453+ words) There is concern about the danger posed by the unauthorised use of scramblers, quads and other off-road vehicles on land owned by the local district council. Announcing plans to tackle the problem, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council said it…...

4+ week, 23+ hour ago  (539+ words) SPA Golf Club will host the first ever edition of the NI Creator Classic on Sunday, with Tik Tok stars, comedians and a former world boxing champion among those taking to the Grove Road course for a golf tournament with…...

4+ week, 23+ hour ago  (356+ words) NCU Senior League Section 3 Drumaness Superkings 213 (33. 5 overs) Victoria 177 (33. 2 overs) Drumaness Superkings beat Victoria by 36 runs DRUMANESS Superkings first XI continued their fine run of form with their fourth win in a row against Victoria on Saturday, moving them up to…...

4+ week, 23+ hour ago  (365+ words) Sunday, venue TBC, 2pm THE Down ladies" footballers believe they have not shown their true potential this season, and that is the foremost thought on their minds as they begin their All-Ireland Intermediate Championship campaign. Down will play Cavan in round…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (385+ words) The minor players took centre stage as the Killyleagh Summer League for primary schoolchildren completed its second week of the new season. Children from P1 to P7 play across four pitches for the full hour, climaxing in a penalty shootout to crown…...