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Future of Carlingford Ferry uncertain - Down - education, transport - via The Mourne Observer
The Mourne Observerabout 1 hour ago

Future of Carlingford Ferry uncertain

The Carlingford Ferry operators said that the service will not operate at all in 2026. Local political representatives had their say on the matter and pointed out what effect it will have on tourism.

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A full ‘Nelson’ charge seals Spamount success for Chris - Down - politics - via Tyrone Herald
Tyrone Heraldabout 2 hours ago

A full ‘Nelson’ charge seals Spamount success for Chris

HILLSBOROUGH’S Chris Nelson tasted success at a rain-soaked Spamount Hillclimb on Saturday as the Speedcar driver produced a sensational time of 41.232 seconds to claim victory ahead of Roger Gage’s Peugeot 205 and Galbally’s Barry Morris in his Hyundai i20 N Rally2 machine. The damp conditions meant the event wasn’t dominated by the single-seater machines as is normally the case, and Nelson was able to take full advantage during a thrilling battle for victory with Ballymoney’s Gage, while Morris held off reigning NI Hillclimb champion, Tim Woodside who broke the Spamount course record a year earlier.

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Police Officer Seriously Injured In Downpatrick - Down - crime, sports - via Down News
Down Newsabout 2 hours ago

Police Officer Seriously Injured In Downpatrick

A police officer was seriously injured as a police vehicle is stolen and a shot is fired in Downpatrick A major incident has unfolded in Downpatrick this morning 31st May. The Police Service of Northern Ireland has launched an attempted murder investigation after an officer was struck by a stolen police vehicle in Downpatrick. Assistant […] The post Police Officer Seriously Injured In Downpatrick appeared first on Down News.

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More than 700 Amazon shoppers have already spotted this under-£10 hair removal beauty product (aff) - Down - community - via Newry Reporter
Newry Reporterabout 3 hours ago

More than 700 Amazon shoppers have already spotted this under-£10 hair removal beauty product (aff)

Affordable beauty products continue attracting attention as shoppers look for practical additions to everyday grooming routines.

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PSNI officer seriously injured after opening fire at stolen police car in Downpatrick - Down - crime, emergency - via Larne Times
Larne Timesabout 3 hours ago

PSNI officer seriously injured after opening fire at stolen police car in Downpatrick

A PSNI officer has been seriously injured after being struck by a stolen police vehicle.

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St Michael’s College supports mental health charity - Down - environment, community - via Fermanagh Herald
Fermanagh Heraldabout 3 hours ago

St Michael’s College supports mental health charity

PUPILS and staff at St Michael’s College have raised more than £1,100 for mental health charity AWARE following two successful fundraising events. The school community came together to support a sponsored ‘Walk for AWARE’ and a ‘You, Me and a Cuppa Tea’ coffee morning, with the combined total reaching an impressive £1,140.

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Newcastle house wins RSUA new home award - Down - sports, community - via The Mourne Observer
The Mourne Observerabout 3 hours ago

Newcastle house wins RSUA new home award

Tollymore House off the Bryansford Road is owned by James and Gabrielle Burns was described as a deserving winner of Royal Society of Ulster Architects award.

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One person arrested as drugs and large amount of cash are seized in Ballymena - Down - crime - via Larne Times
Larne Timesabout 4 hours ago

One person arrested as drugs and large amount of cash are seized in Ballymena

Suspected Class A and Class B controlled drugs and a large sum of cash have been seized by police following a house search in Ballymena.

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Ninja SLUSHi frozen drinks maker drops by £100 in Amazon deal (aff) - Down - environment, education - via Newry Reporter
Newry Reporterabout 4 hours ago

Ninja SLUSHi frozen drinks maker drops by £100 in Amazon deal (aff)

The bestselling frozen drinks machine can make slushies, frappés and frozen cocktails at home without ice.

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Tyrone hurlers lose to New York in Nickey Rackard Cup Final - Down - sports, environment - via Tyrone Herald
Tyrone Heraldabout 4 hours ago

Tyrone hurlers lose to New York in Nickey Rackard Cup Final

TYRONE 2-17 NEW YORK 2-22 PRIDE in the 2026 efforts of the Tyrone hurlers remains very much intact despite seeing their hopes of clinching a third Nickey Rackard Cup being dashed by New York in the final at Croke Park on Saturday. Penalty goals from Ciaran Magill and Mickey Little boosted the chances of the Red Hands in both halves. But they just couldn’t create the scoring opportunities required to defeat their American opponents.

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Women's Aid seeks skilled finance and communications professionals - Down - community - via Larne Times
Larne Timesabout 5 hours ago

Women's Aid seeks skilled finance and communications professionals

Women’s Aid ABCLN has launched a recruitment drive for two experienced professionals to join its board.

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Minor stars take centre stage at Killyleagh Summer League - Down - sports, environment - via Down Recorder
Down Recorderabout 5 hours ago

Minor stars take centre stage at Killyleagh Summer League

Penalty king and queens were decided at the Killyleagh Summer League.

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'Driving at speed isn't worth the risk' says PSNI as R-driver clocked at 95mph on M1 near Lurgan - Down - transport, environment - via Larne Times
Larne Timesabout 5 hours ago

'Driving at speed isn't worth the risk' says PSNI as R-driver clocked at 95mph on M1 near Lurgan

Two of the latest drivers detected driving at high speed was an R-driver clocked at 95mph, police have revealed.

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Armagh get the job done against Derry as they aim for Sam - Down - sports - via Newry Reporter
Newry Reporterabout 6 hours ago

Armagh get the job done against Derry as they aim for Sam

AIB All-Ireland SFC Round 1, Armagh 1-18 Derry 1-13

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Wowcher shoppers can get a 50ft anti-kink garden hose for £8.99 (aff) - Down - community - via Newry Reporter
Newry Reporterabout 6 hours ago

Wowcher shoppers can get a 50ft anti-kink garden hose for £8.99 (aff)

The lightweight garden hose includes a seven-setting spray nozzle, portable storage reel and anti-kink design aimed at making summer watering easier

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Carrickfergus stabbing: Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder is released on bail - Down - crime - via Larne Times
Larne Timesabout 6 hours ago

Carrickfergus stabbing: Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder is released on bail

A man arrested by detectives investigating a stabbing incident in Carrickfergus has been released on bail.

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Speeding concerns after Omagh road checks - Down - crime - via Tyrone Herald
Tyrone Heraldabout 6 hours ago

Speeding concerns after Omagh road checks

POLICE have voiced concern after a number of motorists were caught travelling at excessive speeds on roads outside Omagh during a recent enforcement operation. Officers from the PSNI’s C Section carried out proactive speed checks on the Clanabogan and Drumlish roads over the past few days following a number of collisions in the wider Omagh area in recent months.

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The flexible meal subscription service providing dinners for people who are too busy to cook every night (aff) - Down - community - via Newry Reporter
Newry Reporterabout 7 hours ago

The flexible meal subscription service providing dinners for people who are too busy to cook every night (aff)

Cooking from scratch every night is great in theory, but the reality often looks very different, but no matter what you still want to eat well. So, one meal subscription has been created around the idea that people need flexibility during busy weeks.

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'Deeply concerning' speeding figures flagged on road after two fatal collisions - Down - crime - via Impartial Reporter
Impartial Reporterabout 7 hours ago

'Deeply concerning' speeding figures flagged on road after two fatal collisions

Police have reported ‘deeply concerning’ figures after carrying out speed checks on two roads that have had serious road traffic collisions in recent months.

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Driver and passenger 'seriously injured' following Co Down road traffic collision - Down - health - via Larne Times
Larne Timesabout 7 hours ago

Driver and passenger 'seriously injured' following Co Down road traffic collision

Two young men have been taken to hospital following a serious road traffic collision in Co Down.

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Coaching development key to Fermanagh’s future success - Down - sports, environment - via Fermanagh Herald
Fermanagh Heraldabout 7 hours ago

Coaching development key to Fermanagh’s future success

THE Fermanagh County Board has urged clubs to embrace the ‘significant opportunities for growth and improvement’ in coaching development as it seeks to drive improved performances. While the Erne senior men continue their Tailteann Cup campaign, concerns have emerged following a number of disappointing results and performances at underage level in recent seasons.

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McCrory secures Team Ireland spot at World Handball Championships - Down - sports, politics - via Tyrone Herald
Tyrone Heraldabout 7 hours ago

McCrory secures Team Ireland spot at World Handball Championships

THERE was further delight for Tyrone handball supporters in Kilglass as Eilise McCrory secured her place on Team Ireland at the World Championships as the Ladies Open Singles representative following a series of impressive performances. Representing Tyrone with distinction, McCrory first booked her place in the final with a convincing semi-final victory over Aoife McCarthy. That win set up a highly anticipated decider against Cíana Ní Churraoin, with a coveted Team Ireland jersey on the line.

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23 of the best photos as Portadown Junior District LOL members step out on their return from 'Bangor Day' - Down - community, sports - via Larne Times
Larne Timesabout 7 hours ago

23 of the best photos as Portadown Junior District LOL members step out on their return from 'Bangor Day'

Portadown Junior District LOL members were on the march in Bangor on Saturday as part of the annual Co Armagh Junior demonstration.

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Major Fermanagh drugs bust leads to raids of two more properties and man's arrest - Down - sports, crime - via Impartial Reporter
Impartial Reporterabout 7 hours ago

Major Fermanagh drugs bust leads to raids of two more properties and man's arrest

A drugs bust in the Derrylin area of Fermanagh on Friday evening has led to searches of properties elsewhere in Northern Ireland and a man being arrested.

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The portable Ninja blender shoppers are buying for smoothies on the go is becoming a popular gadget (aff) - Down - community - via Newry Reporter
Newry Reporterabout 8 hours ago

The portable Ninja blender shoppers are buying for smoothies on the go is becoming a popular gadget (aff)

Portable kitchen gadgets continue growing in popularity as shoppers look for more convenient ways to prepare drinks away from home.

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Shopper who volunteers with foodbank after Asda awareness day says store donations make a big difference - Down - community - via Larne Times
Larne Timesabout 9 hours ago

Shopper who volunteers with foodbank after Asda awareness day says store donations make a big difference

A shopper who signed up to volunteer with a Belfast foodbank after an awareness day at Asda says he now sees firsthand the positive impact store donations have in the community.

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£408k drugs haul seized in Derrylin police operation - Down - crime - via Fermanagh Herald
Fermanagh Heraldabout 9 hours ago

£408k drugs haul seized in Derrylin police operation

Police have seized controlled drugs with an estimated street value of more than £400,000 following a search operation in the Derrylin area. Officers from the PSNI’s Erne West Neighbourhood Team carried out a search of a property on Friday evening, during which they recovered just over 163,000 tablets believed to be Class C controlled drugs.

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Huge turnout for Coleraine K-Pop event - Down - community - via Larne Times
Larne Timesabout 9 hours ago

Huge turnout for Coleraine K-Pop event

Coleraine town centre had a fantastic turnout on Bank Holiday Monday as families and young people came out for the successful K-Pop Demon Hunter Day organised by Coleraine Connect.

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Northern Ireland wedding guests say 'give what you can afford' as old gifting rules soften - Down - community - via Larne Times
Larne Timesabout 9 hours ago

Northern Ireland wedding guests say 'give what you can afford' as old gifting rules soften

With wedding season in full swing, many guests may be asking the same uncomfortable question: how much are you actually supposed to give?

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Women's Aid Seeks Skilled Finance and Communications Professionals for Board - Down - community - via Larne Times
Larne Timesabout 9 hours ago

Women's Aid Seeks Skilled Finance and Communications Professionals for Board

Women’s Aid ABCLN has launched a recruitment drive for two experienced professionals to join its Board.

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