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 Down Leisure Centre Closure

Down Leisure Centre Closure
19 August 2008

Down Leisure Centre has been closed to the public on Tuesday (19.08.08) & Wednesday (20.08.08) due to flooding


 Council Sets Up Advice Centres for Those Affected by Floods

Council Sets Up Advice Centres for Those Affected by Floods
18 August 2008

Down District Council was quick to provide emergency assistance to local householders whose homes were affected by the flooding caused by Saturday’s heavy and relentless downpours.


 Community Safety Partnership continues the fight against anti-social behaviour

Community Safety Partnership continues the fight against anti-social behaviour
13 August 2008

Members of the Down District Community Safety Partnership Anti-Social Behaviour Committee met recently with local Councillors to provide a review on what the CSP is currently doing to combat anti-social behaviour within the Down District area


 Summer Splash!

Summer Splash!
25 July 2008

A huge response towards the Summer Splash initiative has resulted in hundreds of young people across Down being given the opportunity to take part in the Northern Ireland Summer Splash Scheme


 Even Pirates Recycle!

Even Pirates Recycle!
21 July 2008

A whole crew of bloodthirsty pirates took a break from looting and pillaging to learn about recycling at the Castleward ‘Pirate’s Picnic’


 Top Tips For Going Green This Summer

Top Tips For Going Green This Summer
21 July 2008

With all the hype about going green and saving Mother Earth, are you overwhelmed by this responsibility? Or are you asking yourself what you can do to play your part?


 Parking in Newcastle

Parking in Newcastle
03 July 2008

Taking a visit to Newcastle this Summer? Stimulating, entertaining and bags of fun, Newcastle is perfect for families.


 “Chill Out” - Be A Winner This Summer - Not A Loser!

“Chill Out” - Be A Winner This Summer - Not A Loser!
26 June 2008

"Chill out, don't pass out" campaign encourages sensible drinking.


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