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Sinn Féin MLA Sinéad Ennis has said the Communities Minister is failing LGBTQIA+ people by refusing to bring forward the much-needed LGBTQIA+ strategy. Speaking on Lesbian Visibility week the South Down MLA said: “At a time when LGBTQIA+ rights are under attack across the globe, it is vital that we have a strategy in place […]
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Branch have seized class A drugs with an estimated street value of over £1.4 million in Warrenpoint – one man in his 50s was arrested during the house search. Officers from Organised Crime Branch, supported by the Tactical Support team, conducted a search of a house in […]
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard today met with the Shared Island Unit in Dublin Castle as work continues on the eagerly anticipated Narrow Water Bridge. The South Down MP is working to ensure his constituency is positioned to seize the full potential of the project once completed. “The Shared Island Fund is a positive initiative, […]
Police are appealing for information following the death of thirteen lambs in Rostrevor. Inspector Reynolds said: “We received a report that the lambs had been killed at a farm on Drumsesk Road at some point between 7pm on Friday, 13th March and 7.45am on Saturday, 14th March. “It appears that their necks had been deliberately […]
A Co. Down Trinity College law graduate has received a six-year sentence for killing a Limerick student following a court hearing in Greece. Joseph Patrick Connolly was sentenced on January 20th, 2026, after a 12-hour trial in the city of Ermoupoli, on the island of Syros. Connolly, was found guilty of fatal bodily harm which […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has announced a new partnership with St Mark’s High School, Warrenpoint, to develop a new multi-sports hub on the school campus, helping to meet the growing demand for high-quality sports facilities across the district. The project aligns with the Council’s Sports Facility Strategy Review (2022), which identified the need […]
Detectives are appealing for information following the report of an attempted theft from an ATM machine at Upper Dromore Road, Warrenpoint, on Tuesday 9th December. At around 2:00am, police received a report that an attempt had been made to gain access to the machine which is sited in a local forecourt. Damage was noted to […]
On Monday 1 December, schools from across the Crotlieve DEA came together for a Christmas Concert in Warrenpoint Town Hall. Produced by Ms Caitriona Featherstone from St Mark’s High School and funded by Crotlieve DEA, the event showcased the talents of 180 young people who delivered an afternoon of festive music, song and dance. The […]
This weekend, the highly anticipated ‘Light Up the Night’ Christmas Tractor & Truck Run illuminated the Mourne area, bolstered by a major sponsorship from Northern Ireland’s largest local insurance broker, AbbeyAutoline, alongside other valued contributors. The festive run, which saw trucks and tractors adorned with spectacular Christmas lights, aims to raise vital funds for the […]
As the darker nights draw in and reports of attacks rise across the city and surrounding areas, Zen Kenpo North East is dedicating November to empowering the community through self-defence. Concerned about your safety or that of your loved ones? Join us and discover how to build a practical toolkit for protection. Whether you enjoy […]
The Crotlieve District Electoral Area (DEA) Forum’s annual Afternoon Tea Dance proved once again to be a huge success, with a wonderful turnout for this much-loved free community event. Guests enjoyed a lively afternoon filled with delicious lunch, live music and plenty of dancing, with prizes awarded for the best fancy dress costumes that brought […]
The SDLP Council Group has reaffirmed its strong support for the full redevelopment of the Kilbroney pitches in Rostrevor, standing with local clubs, families, and campaigners who have fought for years for adequate sporting facilities. Speaking after Monday night’s meeting of the Active and Healthy Communities Committee, Councillor Doire Finn said: “The people of Rostrevor […]
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