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Community Constituency Newry South Down

Mayobridge RTC Victim Named

Police can confirm that 45 year old Joe Rooney, who was from the Mayobridge area, formerly of Rostrevor, sadly died following a road traffic collision in the Mayobridge area early on Friday 29th December. Sergeant Green said: “Shortly after 6am, police received a report of a collision at Hilltown Road involving a male pedestrian and a […]

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Community Constituency Crime Downpatrick South Down

Appeal For Information and Witnesses Following Aggravated Burglary In Downpatrick

Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of an aggravated burglary in Downpatrick on Saturday morning, 23rd December. Detective Sergeant Wilson said: “Police received a report at approximately 2.50am that four masked men, who were dressed all in black and armed with weapons, entered a property in the Leaside Gardens area of […]

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Community Constituency Council Crime Downpatrick Government Infrastructure Kilkeel Newcastle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down Warrenpoint

Co. Down Towns Need CCTV Upgrade or Face “Chronic Anti-Social Behaviour”

By Donal McMahon Co Down towns must be included in a CCTV upgrade or they face falling victim to “chronic anti-social behaviour”, a councillor has warned. Council run CCTV systems across Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) look set to be upgraded, but some may be left out fuelling fears problem areas will not […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down

Over 20 NMD Council Buildings With Asbestos In Use

By Donal McMahon Over 20 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) properties in use have been identified as containing asbestos. The heat resistant product, which was used up to the 1980s for building purposes such as insulation and fireproofing, is now known as a potential cause of lung disease. The council’s environment committee (Nov 22) discussed its […]

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Community Constituency Crime Downpatrick South Down

Palettes of Seafood Stolen In Downpatrick

Police in Downpatrick are appealing for information following a report a burglary at a factory in the Killard Road area. Inspector Stinton said: “We received a report that a factory had been broken into sometime between 9.30pm on Thursday 7th December and 7am on Friday 8th December. It was reported that the factory was broken […]

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Business Community Constituency Infrastructure Lifestyle Newry and Armagh South Down Upper Bann

Translink Announces Christmas Timetables

Translink is advising passengers to plan their journeys in advance over the festive period, with holiday timetables in effect. NI Railways services will operate as normal on Christmas Eve, with an early evening close. There will be no trains running on Christmas Day or Boxing Day and a Saturday timetable will operate between 27th December and 30th December. […]

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Community Constituency Council Downpatrick Government Kilkeel Newcastle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down

Council Chairperson Donates to Local Foodbanks at Christmas

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Valerie Harte, has provided a monetary donation to seven local foodbanks within the community to support residents who are most in need this Christmas. Foodbanks across our district provide lifelines for those facing financial struggles, offering not just sustenance but also practical support for those in need. […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry South Down

Police Appeal Following Burglary In Rathfriland

Police are appealing for information following a report of burglary at residential premises at the Dromore Street area of Rathfriland on Saturday 9th December. Shortly after 7:20pm and shortly before 7:30pm, it was reported to police that entry was gained to a property in the area. It is believed that a male occupant inside the house […]

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Climate Community Constituency Council Downpatrick Government Kilkeel Newcastle Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh South Down Warrenpoint

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Pledge to Share the Road to Zero

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is joining a growing list of organisations who are committing to road safety by pledging to ‘Share the Road to Zero’ and they are encouraging others to do the same. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Valerie Harte, said: “Too many people are sadly killed or seriously […]

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Business Community Constituency Downpatrick Government Lifestyle South Down Stormont

Mason Welcomes Asda Downpatrick Opening Temporary Store

Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason has said it is welcome Asda are set to open a temporary store in January 2024 while work continues to rebuild a permanent store. The South Down MLA said: “This is a welcome announcement for workers from this store as well as independent retailers who operate in the town.  “From […]

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Business Community Constituency South Down Warrenpoint

Warrenpoint Front Shore Revitalisation Steering Group Welcomes Funding Success

Members of the Warrenpoint Front Shore Revitalisation Steering Group have welcomed the award of significant funding from the Department for Communities for the Front Shore area. Following initial meetings of the Steering Group, an ambitious action plan has been agreed with work due to commence in the coming weeks.  Key priorities include the revitalisation of […]

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Community Constituency South Down Warrenpoint

Warrenpoint Harbour Christmas Community Fund Opens

The fourth annual ‘Warrenpoint Harbour Christmas Community Fund’ is now open for community groups, organisations, and charities to apply for funding to support the health, wellbeing, and environment of the local area. Over the past three years the Harbour Community Fund has put £60,762.00 back into the local community, supporting 78 different individual organisations with […]