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Time to seize the opportunities and move forward in 2024. By Michelle O’Neill As we enter 2024, I remain absolutely determined to lead a new Executive as First Minister for All. Regardless of who you are, or where you come from, I see it as my duty as First Minister Elect to fully represent you, your family and community. And despite […]
By Donal McMahon Plans to boost a council’s electric charged fleet have hit the buffers over fears of “excessive costs” for a new electricity substation. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) is currently accepting delivery of its new £7.4m fleet with the majority the 77 vehicles being powered by fossil fuels. Climate change concern has […]
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 […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Valerie Harte reflects on the remarkable community spirit that is present throughout Newry, Mourne and Down in her Christmas message. “When I took up my position as Chairperson in June, I spoke about ‘Community’ being at the heart of everything I would do throughout my year in […]
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has called for a joined up approach to deliver a strategy to manage water levels in Camlough lake to help protect against future flooding. The Newry and Armagh MLA spoke after a meeting with local residents and NI water at Camlough lake. Conor Murphy said: “Ensuring local homes and businesses […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has urged people to support local businesses this Christmas by shopping locally. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “The festive season is so important to local businesses, giving them the trade that helps them through the quieter months ahead. “For Newry in particular, this period will be vital for many […]
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 […]
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP has said that there is no person and no power that will ever stop him from standing with the Bloody Sunday families in their fight for justice. Derry’s MP attended Strand Road police station this afternoon to lodge a protest after police sought to interview him under caution for walking […]
The annual Camlough Mountain Christmas morning climb will be a chance to show solidarity with the Palestinian people and to raise much needed funds for the Charity ‘Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP). Sinn Féin’s Councillor Declan Murphy, who has visited Palestine and experienced the challenges facing those living there explained: “We must not stop talking about Palestine. […]
By Donal McMahon Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has approved free off street parking on Saturdays in December to help flood hit businesses. However, it has come a week late following a party leaders’ decision on December 6 to suspend car parking charges on dates including December, 9, 16 and 23. The strategy, policy […]
Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has welcomed the seizure of £10 million worth of cocaine this week in Jonesboro. The Newry and Armagh MP said: “I welcome the work done by a neighbourhood policing team in taking such a large quantity of drugs off our streets. “The fact that these drugs will now not find their […]
By Donal McMahon An amended design for Newry’s new multi-million pound theatre has been approved this week but with further delays and increased costs expected.The strategy, policy and resources (SPR) committee has now signed off on the redrawn blue prints. However it is understood the price tag of the development has more than doubled since 2019. […]
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