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Sinn Féin representative for the Markethill area, Cllr Bróna Haughey has said that the erection of paramilitary flags in Markethill is harmful and intimidatory. The town has been saturated with Loyalist flags over recent days which include UVF and British Parachute Regiment flags.  Speaking on the issue, Cllr Haughey said,  “While I fully respect people’s […]

Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of 26-year-old Colm Davey from Castlewellan. Colm was last seen in the Drumaroad area of Castlewellan at approximately 3.20am this morning (Saturday 5 June).  He is described as being 5’ 7” in height, of medium build, and with short ginger-coloured hair. Police are appealing to Colm, or […]

A train has broken down near Poyntzpass. A spokesperson for the PSNI said: “Motorists are advised that the level crossing on Railway Street in Poyntzpass is not currently operational due to a broken down train.Please avoid the area and seek an alternative route.” ENDS

The Southern Trust has launched its Environmental Sustainability Strategy ahead of World Environment Day this Saturday, June 5. This ‘green plan’ outlines key environmental priorities over the next five years in areas including estates and utilities, green spaces and biodiversity and waste management. The Strategy builds on successes so far, with the Trust generating over […]

Economy Minister Diane Dodds today introduced a Bill to the Assembly to legislate for statutory Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay in Northern Ireland. Speaking about the Bill, the Minister said: “The trauma of losing a child is impossible to overstate, and it is completely understandable that working parents who experience such a bereavement will need the […]

A £950,000 fund to support the voluntary and community sector has been launched by Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey. The Small Capital Grants Programme, which is delivered by Co-operation Ireland, is aimed at assisting voluntary and community organisations purchase items of equipment to enhance and sustain the activities and services they provide to the community. Launching […]

Environment Minister Edwin Poots MLA has launched a consultation on the NI Carrier Bag Levy.   The Minister said: “Whilst the existing Carrier Bag Levy has been successful in already removing in excess of 1.5 billion bags from circulation I am aware heavy duty bags are now flooding the market, and are not being reused with […]

The PHA has identified a small number of probable cases of the Delta variant (VOC-21APR-02, first detected in India) in the Kilkeel area. These early results are suggestive of the variant but this has not been confirmed. As a precautionary measure they are asking asymptomatic people to get tested in selected, targeted neighbourhoods within the […]

Councillor (Cllr) Cathy Mason (Sinn Féin) has been elected Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson at the Council’s Annual General Meeting held on Tuesday 1 June 2021. Cllr Oonagh Magennis (Sinn Féin) was elected Deputy Chairperson at the meeting. In her inaugural speech as Chairperson, Cllr Mason said, “It is an honour and a […]

Well over 120 people attended a public meeting outside Newry town hall at lunch-time Saturday 29th May in support of Palestine.  The event was organised by the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign (IPSC) which is aiming to formally launch a new branch of the organisation locally in several weeks time. Speakers at the event included Breandán Mac Cionnaith […]

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is celebrating Cranfield, Tyrella and Murlough beaches retaining their Blue Flag status. Keep Northern Beautiful announced that a total of 26 beaches and marinas achieved standards of excellence at their recent annual Beach and Marina Awards. The Beach and Marina Awards are internationally recognised awards that highlight how Northern […]