Mason welcomes funding for Dundrum Playing Fields Sinn Féin South Down MLA Cathy Mason has welcomed the allocation of funding to carry out essential improvement works at Dundrum Playing Fields. Speaking following confirmation that funding has been allocated to upgrade the soccer pitch, the South Down MLA said: “This is very welcome progress for Dundrum […]
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NI Water Warns of Fire Risk in Mountains Be careful in the Mournes now that the good weather has arrived! As spring has sprung and the weather is becoming warmer, NI Water is reminding visitors to mountain areas, particularly Silent Valley, that there is a real risk of landscape fires. Landscape fires can happen easily, […]
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Shannon Highlights the great volunteer work carried out in communities throughout Strangford during Westminster Hall debate Jim Shannon, MP for Strangford, has highlighted the tremendous hours of volunteer work held in community centres and halls throughout Strangford during a Westminster Hall debate on Wednesday 25 March. During the debate Shannon said: “in 2024-25, just under […]
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Vandals have set fire once again to the old Social Security Offices on Mount Crescent in Downpatrick Just before 5pm on Wednesday 18th March 2026, the Downpatrick fire crew were called out to extinguish a fire at the former social security agency premises located at Mount Crescent in Downpatrick. There have been previous fires and […]
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Cllr Jill Truesdale discusses the issues with the Islands Park in Newcastle and nature-based solutions Alliance Mournes Councillor Jill Truesdale is passionate about the Islands Park in Newcastle saying that it needs nature-based solutions to help it stop from flooding. Recently the Flood Management Bill (Primary Legislation – Committee) was running through the Assembly on […]
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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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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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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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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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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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