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Local Alliance representatives have criticized a ‘lack of transparency’ over how crucial staffing decisions at the Down Museum were made by Newry, Mourne and Down Council in March 2020. Following a Freedom of Information request by the Lecale Historical Society, which requested information relating to the decision-making process which resulted in the rationalization of a […]
Ulster Unionist Councillor Jill Macauley has described those involved in singing words of hate about Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in Quinn`s Bar in Newcastle, Co Down as lacking in basic human decency. Councillor Jill Macauley said: “The scenes from Quinn’s Bar in Newcastle are disgusting and reprehensible. It is highly disrespectful. Those involved should […]
A police officer was injured and a police car damaged following disorder in the Flying Horse Estate in Downpatrick on Friday 9th September. The officer required hospital treatment for a head injury after being struck by a bottle during the disorder on Friday night which lasted for a number of hours into the early hours […]
Savouring the sounds, tastes and magnificent surroundings of Newry, Mourne and Down’s newest Giant Adventure, huge crowds gathered for the Eats and Beats festival in Newcastle at the weekend. Foodies and music lovers were treated to two food villages and three music stages packed with celebrity chefs, fringe events, live music, family fun, and a […]
Down GAA has appointed Benny Coulter as the new manager of the Minor football team. The former Allstar from Mayobridge was ratified for the position at a meeting of the County Committee on Monday evening. In an intercounty playing career that spanned 15 seasons, Benny Coulter was regarded as one of Down’s finest modern players. […]
As part of the Police’s ongoing ‘Make Safe’ campaign, local neighbourhood officers have been busy delivering a suite of training packages to the night time economy educating them on what to look out for that may indicate a child is at risk. The activity is now expanding to Newry, Mourne and Down district. On Friday […]
Alliance Party representatives from Downpatrick and Newry met with the EV Association NI last week to discuss the lack of progress in rolling out EV infrastructure in Newry Mourne and Down District Council. There are now over 10,000 electric vehicles across NI. Downpatrick Councillor Cadogan Enright and Newry’s Helena Young met the EV Association at […]
Police investigating a report of a burglary at a house in the Crossgar Road area of Ballynahinch are appealing for witnesses. The burglary was reported on Tuesday, 23rd August, however, it may have occurred sometime over the previous seven days. Sergeant Cree said: “The householders returned from holiday to discover that their home had been broken into and […]
Newry, Mourne and Down Junior Golf Trophy was back in action this summer, with 78 young golfers competing over three days between August 7 and 9 at Kilkeel, Warrenpoint and Royal County Down (Annesley). With temperatures soaring at both Kilkeel and Warrenpoint, participants took part in two different competitions; a Flag Competition for players with […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is calling on local businesses to register for a unique opportunity to showcase their offering to some of Northern Ireland’s largest procurement specialists. The NMD Tender for Growth Meet the Buyer event, which takes place at the Slieve Donard Hotel in Newcastle at 9.30am on Thursday 22 September, will […]
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Public Protection Branch have charged a 27-year-old man with a number of offences. He has been charged with attempted arson endangering life, common assault, criminal damage and a number of driving offences. He also faces charges of theft, possessing a Class A controlled drug, possessing a Class […]
The South Down DUP has remained silent on the issue of one of its Councillors being charged with alleged child sex grooming. DUP Councillor William Walker has been charged recently by police with alleged child sex grooming. The Newry, Mourne and Down District Councillor who represents the Rowallane DEA was arrested in February on suspicion […]
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