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County Down News February 11, 2026

Strangford Groans Under Roadworks Pressure

Galbraith raises concerns over impact of A25 works on Strangford businesses SDLP Downpatrick Councillor Conor Galbraith has raised concerns about the impact of ongoing resurfacing works on the A25 Downpatrick Road and Castleward Road on businesses in Strangford Village. Local traders have reported a significant reduction in footfall since the closure began, with some experiencing […]
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County Down News January 23, 2026

Burglary Report In Crossgar Being Investigated

Police are following up on a reported burglary on the Drumaghlis Road Near Crossgar Police in Downpatrick are investigating the report of a burglary in the Drumaghlis Road area of Crossgar in the early hours of Wednesday 21st January. A police spokesperson said that it was reported shortly after 4am on Wednesday morning that a […]
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County Down News January 7, 2026

Bangor Man Scoops Top Water Award

Prestigious award for local water leader Paddy Brow hails from Bangor Bangor man Paddy Brow, who is Head of the Living With Water Programme at NI Water, has been recognised for his exemplary leadership with the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) President’s Award for Innovation 2025. This distinguished national award is given […]
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County Down News December 19, 2025

Ards Park And Ride A Let Down Says Mathison

William Street Park and Ride Delay Deeply Disappointing says Mathison Strangford Alliance MLA Nick Mathison has expressed grave concern at further delays to the long-anticipated William Street Park and Ride project in Newtownards. He has called it “the most significant Department for Infrastructure (DfI) investment proposed for Newtownards in many years.” The Alliance MLA urged […]
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County Down News December 2, 2025

Get Set For The GOAL Mile This Festive Season

AIB NI invites people in County Down to ‘Step Up Together’ for this year’s GOAL Mile This Christmas, AIB NI is encouraging people in Down to connect, reflect, and give back this festive season by taking part in the 2025 GOAL Mile challenge. Taking place across the island of Ireland in December, the annual tradition unites […]
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County Down News November 14, 2025

UUP Appoints New Chief Executive

Ulster Unionist Party Appoints Jayne Murray As Chief Executive Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) Leader Mike Nesbitt MLA is pleased to announce the appointment of Jayne Murray as the Party’s new Chief Executive. The UUP is preparing itself for the next local and Assembly elections in two years time and hopes to increase on number of […]
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County Down News October 28, 2025

Christmas To Come Early To Killyleagh

It’ll soon be time for Killyleagh to sparkle with Festive Cheer at the Annual Christmas Festival on Wednesday 3rd December 2025 The historic town of Killyleagh is set to dazzle once again as it hosts its much-loved annual Christmas Festival on Wednesday, 3rd December. Sean O’Brien, Chairman of Killyleagh Development Association said: “With a strong […]
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County Down News September 2, 2025

Taste Autumn In Ards And North Down

Taste Autumn in Ards and North Down Delivers a Stunning Line-up of Foodie Events Culminating in Taste AND at Bangor Castle Food lovers and families alike are set for a feast this September as Taste Autumn in Ards and North Down returns from 5 to 28 September 2025, offering a rich programme of seasonal culinary experiences across the […]
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County Down News August 18, 2025

Newry And South Armagh Firms Invest £2M

Newry and South Armagh companies invest almost £2M to grow exports Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has announced that Pronto Engineering, Sheaney, Versaffix, and Viltra are investing almost £2m to grow exports and create 24 new good jobs. The investments will enable the companies to increase productivity and turnover, build capacity, and grow sales in […]
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County Down News August 1, 2025

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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