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Monday 27th November, a 64 year old man from the Downpatrick area was sentenced at Downpatrick Crown Court for six counts of sexual assault. Damien Craig was sentenced to eight years. He will serve four years in custody and four years on licence. He will be placed on the Sex Offenders Register for an indefinite period […]
SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath has said that the efforts of unpaid carers must be recognised by any future Executive. Mr McGrath was speaking after attending the Carers NI Carers Rights Day research launch on Thursday. South Down MLA Mr McGrath said: “Unpaid carers represent a huge section of our population and the work they […]
By Donal McMahon A Co Down drive for emergency volunteers is to be launched in the wake of an unprecedented flooding “disaster”. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) has agreed a proposal this week to bolster a “weakened” community resilience team and replicate it across all seven of its district electoral areas (DEAs). Elected reps were […]
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has welcomed the comments of the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar in the Dáil today, who said the Irish government is to make a decision in the coming weeks as to whether the Irish government supports an existing case or takes its own Inter-State case in respect of the British government’s Legacy […]
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard said the death of 18-year-old Cathal McCrory following a serious road traffic accident in Katesbridge has ‘stunned the entire community’. The South Down MP said: “I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to Cathal’s family and friends after he tragically lost his life in a road accident in the early […]
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has told delegates at Sinn Féin’s Ard Fheis that one party’s blockade of the Executive is hurting workers, businesses and public services. The South Down MP was speaking after devastating floods affected several towns in the constituency. Chris Hazzard said: “One party’s reckless boycott of the Executive is hurting workers, […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has outlined the latest information to support businesses impacted by the flooding emergency here https://www.newrymournedown.org/update-for-businesses-on-accessing-7500-payments-and-rates-relief-scheme This includes: ➡ 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 – Group and 1 to1 sessions will take place in Newry Leisure Centre on Tuesday 14 November and in Downpatrick Arts Centre on Wednesday 15 November between 10am […]
Land & Property Services (LPS) has published further information on the rate relief available to business premises impacted by the recent flooding. The rate relief measures will include 100% relief for non-domestic rates on flooded properties as well as support to help businesses temporarily relocate. Further information can be found on the nibusinessinfo website at https://www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/emergencyraterelief. […]
SDLP South Down MLA Colin McGrath has welcomed an announcement of emergency support for homes and businesses impacted by recent flooding. Mr McGrath said that the Northern Ireland Office must quickly outline how the emergency fund will be allocated, the criteria for application and how quickly support will be provided by those impacted. Colin McGrath […]
Motorists should be aware that diversions remain in place in parts of Downpatrick following extensive flooding in the area earlier this week and signage should be adhered to. Also, the Belfast Road and Bridge Street areas will remain closed this evening between 7pm and 10pm while Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service carry out their […]
The Department, along with Newry Mourne and Down Council, met with local businesses and elected representatives in Downpatrick today to advise them on the problems associated with the removal of floodwater in Market Street and the potential solution. We have been working with Council and the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service to devise a […]
Sinn Féin MP for South Down Chris Hazzard said that a significant recovery scheme is required to get Downpatrick back on its feet. The South Down MP was speaking as Downpatrick town centre continues to be covered by flood water overnight. Chris Hazzard said: “There is devastation in towns and villages right across Co Down […]
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