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Police are appealing for information following a report of criminal damage which occurred in the Ardglass Road area of Downpatrick. Sergeant Curran said: “Sometime between 8.30pm on Thursday 28th July and 9am on Monday 1st August, it was reported that six buses parked in the area were damaged. “This reckless act of criminal damage will […]
Alliance South Down MLA, Patrick Brown has called for the Newry, Mourne and Down Council to invest more resources in keeping our towns and surrounding areas clean and tidy. The call came after a continued spate of fly-tipping across the area and the streets of Downpatrick town centre left filthy, with bins overflowing. Brown said […]
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard said the Tory party chaos and their actions in Westminster demonstrates they are an untrustworthy partner in Ireland and internationally. Speaking at Westminster, the South Down MP said: “The actions of the Tory party in Westminster have demonstrated they are an untrustworthy partner in Ireland and internationally. “The internal Tory […]
Alliance Animal Welfare spokesperson Patrick Brown MLA has submitted an objection to a proposed dog breeding and kennel facility in Co Fermanagh. The planning application, which was submitted to Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, is for a facility in Fivemiletown which would be large enough to hold 600 dogs, but at any one time could […]
Alliance has grown its Newry, Mourne and Down District Council team after announcing Councillor Cadogan Enright has joined the party. The Downpatrick Councillor joins the local Alliance elected representative team, made up of Councillor Andrew McMurray, Councillor David Lee-Surginor and recently-elected South Down MLA Patrick Brown. The new Alliance Councillor said it was evidence of […]
SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA has said that a recommended pay increase for health service staff is derisory and will not address serious workforce issues which threaten the delivery of critical public services. The South Down MLA has written to Health Minister Robin Swann following publication of the pay review body recommendations this evening. […]
SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath has said the DUP are blocking health service reform by refusing to return to the Assembly and Executive. He was speaking after Health Minister Robin Swann issued a warning about the financial state of the health service. Mr McGrath said long-overdue reform was being delayed because of the DUP’s boycott […]
Patrick Brown MLA last week met with DAERA officials to discuss next steps in responding to concerns raised by a new steering group, Clean up the Quoile. The group is a partnership between local anglers, politicians and Finnebrogue Artisan foods, aiming to bring stakeholders together to restore the Quoile River. Mr Brown said: ‘I am […]
Patrick Brown MLA has urged caution at Murlough Beach following a number of fires caused by BBQs in recent weeks. Mr Brown said: ‘I am increasingly concerned over the number of fires at Murlough beach, particularly after reports of two fires happening in one week towards the end of June, causing injury to wildlife and […]
SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath has said cancer patients are being failed as a result of the DUP’s continued boycott of the Stormont institutions. He was speaking after the Department of Health released the latest cancer waiting time statistics, with all key targets once again being missed. Mr McGrath called for the DUP to return […]
All of Leisure Centres will be closed Tuesday 12th July for the public holidays. Newry, Kilkeel and Down Leisure Centres will be open Wednesday 13th July 9.30am to 4.30pm. You can also avail of our £1 Swim offer for children’s indoor swimming on Wednesday 13th July in Newry, Kilkeel and Down Leisure Centres. For more […]
Waste Management and Household Recycling Centres Refuse Collection All refuse collection and commercial waste collections will take place as normal on the Bank Holiday Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 July 2022. PLEASE PLACE YOUR BIN AT KERBSIDE FOR 6.00AM TO ENSURE COLLECTION, NO EXCESS BAGS OF WASTE WILL BE COLLECTED. If due to unforeseen circumstances, […]
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