Whats on in County Down – Local News
Before I Forget Journal Makes 18th Edition In Poyntzpass
Local history journal launches 18th edition for Poyntzpass and District Local History Society The eighteenth edition of “Before I forget…”, the journal of the Poyntzpass and District Local Historical Society, was launched at a function in The Meeting Place, Community Centre on Thursday 10th April 2025. This popular journal, which has established a reputation for […]
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Bee Safe Events Hosted By NMD Council Across District
Newry Mourne And Down District Council has hosted Bee Safe events Over 1,700 primary school children from across the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Area took part in ‘Bee Safe’ events, held at various locations across the district from Monday 3 March to Friday 14March 2025. The events aimed to teach children how to […]
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O’Dowd Provides Extension To Business Rates Relief
Rates relief is supporting local businesses and jobs says O’Dowd Finance Minister John O’Dowd has announced the continuation of the Small Business Rate Relief, Back in Business and rural ATMs exemption schemes for the 2025/26 year. Speaking after the Assembly debate on two of the measures Minister O’Dowd said: “Supporting local business means supporting entrepreneurship, helping […]
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Woman Dies In RTA In On Ballygowan Road Near Comber
Woman dies following accident with car on Ballygowan Road near Comber The Police Service of Northern Ireland can confirm that a woman has sadly died following a single vehicle road traffic collision in Comber, County Down, which occurred yesterday evening, Saturday 23rd February. Inspector Adair said: “Police received and responded to a report of a […]
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NISRA Releases Latest Figures On Suicide Deaths In NI
Northern Ireland Suicide Statistics For 2023 The latest figures published today by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) show that there were 221 suicide deaths registered in 2023. And research has shown that people in the most deprived areas are more than twice as likely to experience suicide compared to those in better […]
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Resonate Testing Invests In Newry Battery Testing Facility
Murphy welcomes £475k investment by Newry company Resonate Testing to set up Irelands first battery testing facility Economy Minister Conor Murphy has welcomed a £475,000 investment by Newry company Resonate Testing to establish the first battery testing facility on the island of Ireland. This milestone expansion positions Resonate Testing at the forefront of certified lithium […]
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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.
