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County Down News March 1, 2026

Truesdale On Islands Park Flooding, Newcastle

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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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 October 8, 2025

McGrath: Health Minister Dithers On Nurses Pay

McGrath accuses Health Minister of ‘dithering’ on nurses’ pay South Down MLA Colin McGrath, the SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson, has accused the Health Minister of ‘dithering’ over nurses’ pay awards. He challenged the Minister during health questions in the Assembly on Monday. It comes as the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) ballot members on strike […]
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County Down News September 23, 2025

Foodservice Duo Climb Peaks For Charities

Foodservice duo complete highest peaks in 32 counties fundraising challenge Two team members from one of Ireland’s leading Foodservice companies have completed a gruelling challenge which has seen them summit the highest peaks in the 32 counties of Ireland in just four days straight. Roy Dempster and Geoff Baird from Henderson Foodservice took on the […]
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