Whats on in County Down – Local News
FSB Backs UK-Wide Plan To Curb Late Payments
Time to pay up: Toughest crackdown on late payments in a generation unveiled in plan to back small businesses The UK Government has unveiled its Small Business Plan to support SMEs across the country and Federation of Small Business NI is fully in support as many late payments are crippling small businesses. Welcoming the announcement, Policy Chair of […]
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DAERA Launches Bathing Water Quality Tracker
DAERA launches new Dashboard to track Bathing Water Quality across NI A new interactive Bathing Water Quality Dashboard to help the public make informed decisions about where and when to swim across Northern Ireland’s 33 designated bathing sites was launched today by DAERA Minister Andrew Muir. The dashboard features an interactive map, search and filter […]
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Kimmins Heads A Discussion On Flood Risk
Kimmins opens conversation on Climate Change, Flood Risk and Development at round table event Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins opened a Climate Change, Flood Risk and Development Round Table event today. The event, organised by the Department of Infrastructure, was attended by around 100 delegates from a variety of organisations including developers, planners, public sector, environment […]
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Cloughoge Crash Sees Two In Hospital And Man Arrested
Man arrested after two people hospitalised and man arrested after crash near Cloughoge, Newry Police in Newry are appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision in the Cloughoge area yesterday evening, Sunday 8th June. Sergeant Willis said: “Officers received and responded to a report of a two vehicle collision on the Forkhill Road at […]
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Our Union Event To Take Place In Newtownards
‘Our Union’ event in Newtownards on 27 May 2025 A public meeting will be held next Tuesday, 27th May at 7.30pm at the Queen’s Hall in Newtownards to debate how best to promote the Union. The meeting is open to all and attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a poll and to question […]
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Ballyholme Beach Fracas Leads To Three Being Charged
Police charge three 16-year olds following incident at Ballyholme Beach A police spokesperson said that police investigating a report of a large altercation on Ballyholme beach on Friday 11th April, have charged three 16 year old males. All three have been charged with a number of offences including affray, common assault and assault occasioning actual bodily […]
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- Banbridge Farmer In Court Over Controlled Waste Charge
by Staff Reporter on October 2, 2026 at 3:09 pmBanbridge farmer sentenced for waste offences at Newry Crown Court Mr John Baird (61) of Dublin Road, Banbridge has been sentenced today at Newry Crown Court for breaches of waste legislation. Mr Baird was given six months imprisonment, suspended for two years for waste offences. The offences related to the unauthorised keeping of controlled waste at two sites The post Banbridge Farmer In Court Over Controlled Waste Charge appeared first on Down News.
- McMurray Says Daisy Hill Maternity Must Remain
by Staff Reporter on October 2, 2026 at 2:37 pmConsultant-Led Maternity at Daisy Hill Hospital Must Remain Says Alliance SouthDown MLA Andrew McMurray Andrew McMurray MLA has expressed concern at the potential removal of maternity services from Daisy Hill. The South Down MLA said: “I am very concerned at the suggestion that maternity services could be withdrawn from Daisy Hill and moved to Craigavon The post McMurray Says Daisy Hill Maternity Must Remain appeared first on Down News.
- Storm Over Drumcree Decisions And Costs Continues
by Staff Reporter on October 2, 2026 at 1:52 pmPolitical Parties Comment On Issues Arising Over The Drumcree Political Conflict • McGrath raises concerns regarding Parades Commission’s engagement with PSNI SDLP Policing Board Member Colin McGrath MLA has raised concerns with the Chief Constable about the PSNI’s process of engagement with the Parades Commission at the monthly Policing Board meeting. Following the Chief Constable’s The post Storm Over Drumcree Decisions And Costs Continues appeared first on Down News.
- Superintendent’s House Restored At Silent Valley
by Staff Reporter on October 1, 2026 at 4:16 pmHistoric Silent Valley landmark of Superintendent’s House restored for future generations One of Silent Valley’s most recognisable historic buildings has been given a new lease of life following the completion of a major conservation and restoration project by NI Water. The Superintendent’s House, a listed building which has stood at the entrance to the Silent The post Superintendent’s House Restored At Silent Valley appeared first on Down News.
- Clarke Concerned About Antisocial Behaviour In Newcastle
by Staff Reporter on September 30, 2026 at 6:04 pmMournes Councillor Willie Clarke is concerned about rising antisocial behaviour in the Burrendale Estate in Newcastle Sinn Féin Councillor Willie Clarke has raised serious concerns following antisocial damage at the playground in the Burrendale Estate, Newcastle, and has called on Council officials to carry out urgent repairs. Cllr Clarke met with a Council official to The post Clarke Concerned About Antisocial Behaviour In Newcastle appeared first on Down News.
