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Closure of Down Recorder newspaper

Early day motion 2292, tabled 17 November 2025 by Jim Shannon (DUP). Signed by 1 member.

That this House notes, with sadness, the closure of the Down Recorder newspaper; highlights that this newspaper was in operation for 189 years and was a part of local history; expresses concern at the loss of a small independent news retailer and the loss of that locally driven community that was fostered through this wonderful publication; and offers every best wish to the talented staff of the paper as they move on.

Signatures by party: DUP 1.