Whats on in County Down – Local News
Shannon Congratulates Royal Mail Staff In Newtownards
Jim Shannon visit the Royal Mail depot in Newtownards over Christmas period Strangford MP Jim Shannon has congratulated all the Royal Mail staff for their excellent work in getting the Royal Mail out to all houses and homes over the Christmas period. Jim Shannon said: “On visiting the Post Office and Royal Mail sorting officers […]
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Nesbitt Stops Short Of Cervical Screening Inquiry For Now
Statement by Health Minister Mike Nesbitt on cervical screening reports Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has commented on the publication of two reports on the Southern Trust’s Cervical Cytology Review and Cervical Cancers in the Southern Trust area. He has, however, been challenged by Colin McGrath SDLP MLA, an opposition health spokesperson, to open up an […]
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McMurray To Present Gondola Petition At Stormont
South Down Alliance MLA Andrew McMurray to present petition at Stormont opposing Gondola project South Down Alliance MLA Andrew McMurray is to present the petition calling on Newry Mourne and Down District Council to halt the progress with the Visitor Centre at Thomas’s Quarry and Gondola elements of the Mourne Gateway Project. Andrew McMurray said: […]
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Strong Show Of Opposition At Gondola Consultation Event
Protesters make their views known to NMD Council and the Mournes Gateway Project team Newry Mourne and Down District Council has pressed ahead with the Mournes Gateway Programme and spefically the golndola project has created a huge raft of opposition from with Newcastle and much further afield. Down News attended the engagement event at O’Hare’s […]
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Ards Positive Ageing Roadshow Draws Hundreds
Hundreds Attend Positive Ageing Roadshow in Newtownards Led by Ards and North Down Borough Council, Age Friendly Ards and North Down, in partnership with Ards and North Down Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP), Public Health Agency (PHA) and South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust, delivered a successful roadshow event in Newtownards during October’s […]
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All Parents Need To Know How To Deal With Anaphylaxis
The importance of recognising and treating anaphalaxis as part of Anaphyalaxis Awareness Week ‘Antihistamine treats hives, and adrenalin saves lives.‘ Anaphylaxis can be a life-threatening condition and parents are advised to get to grips in recognising the symptoms and how to react if it “It is really important that children and young people realise that […]
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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.
