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Community Constituency Downpatrick Government Politics South Down Stormont

Patrick Brown MLA Opens Downpatrick Constituency Office

Patrick Brown MLA held the opening of his constituency office Saturday 25th June, with opening hours starting this week. Mr Brown said: ‘I am delighted to have my constituency office and team in place so that we can start delivering for everyone in South Down. Thanks to the support and hard work of everyone involved, […]

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Community Constituency Health Newry and Armagh South Down Upper Bann

Innovative Medical Imaging System to Benefit Patients in the Southern Trust

Southern Health and Social Care Trust are one amongst of number of Trusts across Northern Ireland to benefit from the introduction of a Digital Pathology solution that with benefit patients, staff, and regional services. The Northern Ireland Digital Pathology project, which has been implemented by Business Services Organisation (BSO), is part of Northern Ireland’s Picture […]

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Community Constituency Downpatrick Newcastle South Down

Police Appeal For 14 Year Old Missing Girl

Police are very worried about Lucy aged 14. Lucy hasn’t been seen for 5 days. She is described as 5’6″ in height, slim build, long black hair usually tied in a bun, blue eyes and wearing grey shorts and a grey hoody. We believe she is in the Ballynahinch area. If anyone has any information […]

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Constituency Crime Kilkeel Newcastle South Down

Five Arrested in South Down Drug Seizure

Mournes Neighbourhood Policing Team and local District Support Teams carried out numerous searches in both the Newcastle and Kilkeel Areas. With the help of Tactical Support Group, over £22000 worth of suspected cannabis and cocaine was seized along with cash. 5 people have been arrested in connection with the possession and the supply of a […]

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Community Council Downpatrick Government NMD Council Politics South Down

DUP Councillor Hasn’t Been to a Single Meeting Since February!

Rowallane DUP Councillor William Walker has not attended a council meeting since February whilst continuing to claim a council wage. Clanrye News and Sport can reveal via a freedom of information request that the elected representative last attended a council meeting on the 21st of February 2022. Mr Walker came under fire recently when a […]

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Community Entertainment Lifestyle South Down Warrenpoint

The Kilbroney Show is Back!

The annual vintage car show at Kilbroney is back after a two year hiatus due to Covid with very high expectations to be extremely busy this year. Newry Lions Club and the Kilbroney Vintage Show Committee invite you to take part in the Kilbroney Vintage Show on Saturday 18th June 2022 The Kilbroney Show has […]

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Community Downpatrick Government South Down Stormont

Patrick Brown MLA Wants to Prioritse the Restoration of the Quoile River

Patrick Brown last week met with a number of coarse fishermen campaigning as part of the Restore the Quoile community group, who want to ensure the river can thrive as a safe and accessible community angling hub. Mr Brown said: ‘The Quoile River has the potential to be a treasured and valuable resource for our […]

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Community Council Government Newry NMD Council Politics South Armagh South Down

Finnegan Keen to Deliver Real Change as Deputy Chair of Council

Sinn Féin councillor Aoife Finnegan has said she is keen to deliver real and progressive change to workers and families across the district.  The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “I’m delighted to be selected by the Sinn Féin team for this role as Deputy Chair of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and I’m honoured to […]

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Community Council Government Infrastructure Newry NMD Council South Down Stormont

Narrow Water Bridge Tender Process Welcomed

News that the Narrow Water Bridge tender process has begun is a huge step forward in its delivery, Cllr Michael Savage has said. Councillor Savage praised Taoiseach Micheál Martin and his SDLP colleagues former Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon, former South Down MLA Sinead Bradley and her late father PJ as well as his party colleagues […]

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Politics South Down

Cllr Jill Macauley Appointed New Chairwoman of the Ulster Unionist Party

Councillor Jill Macauley has been appointed as the new Chairwoman of the Ulster Unionist Party following Danny Kennedy’s decision to step down having served over two and a half years in the role. Jill was announced as the Party Chairwoman at a meeting of the Ulster Unionist Party Executive held in Tamnamore on Saturday. Cllr […]

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Business Community Council Government NMD Council South Down

McKevitt: Ulster Bank Closure Latest Blow to Local Community!

SDLP councillor Karen McKevitt has said the closure of the Ulster Bank branch in Warrenpoint is another blow to the local community. She said it was the last bank operating in the local area and was leaving people with few banking options without travelling. It follows on from the announced closure of the Danske Bank […]

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Crime Downpatrick South Down

Co. Down Man Sentenced Following Cannabis Hid in Bales of Hay

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Unit have acknowledged the sentence handed down to Nathan Greene at Downpatrick Crown Court, Thursday 19 May. Greene, aged 34, was sentenced to serve nine months in custody and nine months on licence, having pleaded guilty to possession of a Class B controlled drug with […]