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Agriculture Community Constituency Government Health Infrastructure South Down Stormont Warrenpoint

Minister Fails to Meet Warrenpoint Community As Smell Gets Stronger

The members of The Rotten to the Point Campaign Group who have been highlighting  “The Evil Smell” case in Warrenpoint for almost a year and have now collected over 2500 signatures on their petition calling for the removal of the Re-Gen Waste Ltd waste operation from Warrenpoint Port, have written to DAERA Minister Andrew Muir […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Lifestyle NMD Council South Down Uncategorized Warrenpoint

Giant Weekend of Family Fun Planned for Wake the Giant In Warrenpoint

It’s only a matter of days before Fionn Mac Cumhaill returns to oversee festivities at the Wake the Giant Festival in Warrenpoint this year with the theme, ‘The Land of Giants’. Taking place on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 August, this year’s festival promises even more excitement with the arrival of two new Giant Guardians, […]

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Community Constituency Crime South Down Warrenpoint

Appeal For Witnesses After Two Assaults In Rostrevor

Police are appealing for witnesses after two assaults in Rostrevor on Saturday 27th July.  The first took place inside The Tipsy Fairy around 10pm and the second took place before 11pm outside the Corner Bar.  If you witnessed these taking place please contact Constable Robinson in Downpatrick on 101 quoting reference 1837 of 27th July. […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newcastle South Down

Detectives Appealing For Information and Witnesses Following Burglary In Newcastle

Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following a burglary in Newcastle. Detective Constable Mageean said: “The burglary at a house in the Downs Road area of the town is understood to have occurred sometime between 12pm on Sunday, 21st July and 6pm on Saturday, 27th July. “A skylight window in the utility room of […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Lifestyle Newcastle NMD Council South Down Sport

Council Welcomes The Return of The Amgen Irish Open

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is delighted to support the return of the prestigious Amgen Irish Open in September. The highly anticipated golf tournament, set against the stunning backdrop of the Mourne Mountains, will take place in Royal County Down, Newcastle from Wednesday 11 to Sunday 15 September 2024, attracting golf enthusiasts and visitors […]

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Community Constituency Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Warrenpoint

Terry Rooney’s Cottage Relaunch In Aid of PIPS Hope and Support

Rostrevor resident, Mr. Terry Rooney proudly announces the relaunch of his Irish cottage, showcasing artefacts from years gone by, after a devastating fire led to its rebuild. The community is warmly invited to join Terry, his family, and friends for a special event to mark the cottage’s reopening on Sunday, July 28th at noon in […]

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Community Constituency Health Kilkeel Lifestyle South Down

Wee Binnian Walkers Host 3 Day Annual Walking Festival

6-8 September 2024 Wee Binnian Walkers will host their 3 day annual Walking Festival in September and warmly invite you to join them to hike in the stunning landscapes of the Mourne and the Cooley Mountains. Throughout the weekend, they offer a variety of graded walks, led by trained & experienced leaders. Their Festival HQ is the Town Hall, […]

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Community Constituency Crime Downpatrick South Down

Detectives Continue to Investigate Firearms-Related Report In Downpatrick

Detectives are continuing to investigate a recent firearms-related report in Downpatrick. Detective Inspector Johnston said: “Police received a report at approximately 3.45pm on Saturday, 20th July of a shooting at a bowling club in the Owenbeg Avenue area of Downpatrick. “It was reported a man, aged in his 40s, and a teenage girl sustained injuries […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Craigavon Daisy Hill Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Down Stormont Upper Bann

Elective Care Centres Helping to Reduce Waiting Lists – Health Minister

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has highlighted the role of Elective Care Centres in helping to reduce our lengthy waiting lists. Dedicated capacity for elective surgery has been enhanced through continued development of these surgical hubs across Northern Ireland. A key benefit is that this planned surgery is less likely to be cancelled due to emergency […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Government Health Newry and Armagh South Down Stormont Upper Bann

Housing Executive Warns of Cuts as System Could Get A Lot Worse

The Housing Executive has published its response to the Department for Communities’ Budget 2024/5 Equality Impact Assessment. Whilst the Housing Executive is acutely aware of the strategic public finance challenges for Northern Ireland and, in particular, the financial constraints facing the Department for Communities, the housing body is warning that proposed budget cuts to the […]

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ABC Council Armagh Community Constituency Council Crime Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down Upper Bann

Campaign to Reduce Violence Against Women and Girls Launched

A campaign challenging sexism and misogyny within our society to help improve safety for women and girls has been launched by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council. Working in partnership with Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, the Southern and South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust and Women’s Aid, the council are aiming […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Craigavon Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Upper Bann

Southern Area Hospice Marks One Year of Its Out of Hours On-Call Nursing Service at Home

Southern Area Hospice (SAH) is marking the one-year anniversary of its Out of Hours (OOH) On-Call Nursing Service which provides end-of-life care to patients who have a cancer diagnosis, 365 days a year. Launched in July 2023, the service has supported 47 patients and their families. The service helps with symptom management for the patient […]