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Closure of Down Recorder newspaper

EDM (Early Day Motion) 2292: tabled on 17 November 2025

Tabled in the 2024-26 session.

This motion has been signed by 1 Member. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

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.

The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.