Meigh first up as 23 exciting new play parks expected in Newry, Mourne & Down

The first of 23 children’s play parks earmarked for possible upgrade in Newry, Mourne and Down is expected to be rubber-stamped...

Barriers to block motor homes from Newcastle car parks to be installed next month

Barriers to keep motor home owners out of two car parks in Newcastle will be in place before the end of...

Council asked to upgrade football pitch to allow teams to ‘share’ facilities

A football pitch at Newry is expected to be upgraded to allow locals teams to share the facility as they compete...

Woman loses battle against Archdiocesan Trust over ownership of a field

A Newry woman has had her claims of adverse ownership of a field beside her house dismissed by the High Court....

Motion calls on Council to outlaw single use plastics like straws, cutlery and bottles

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is to consider outlawing single use plastic products. It could phase out all such products...

Caravan park owner’s fears at potential for huge increases in bin lift costs

Caravan park owners in Newry, Mourne and Down could be hit with huge increases to bills for bin collection services, it...

Chairs taken from Newry businesses and thrown into canal

Police are appealing for help to catch those responsible for taking chairs from businesses in Newry and throwing them in the...

Council blessing for new bar and restaurant next door to Salvation Army Hall

A proposal to open a new bar and restaurant next to the Salvation Army Hall in Newry has been given the...

Newry Council expected to follow suit and waive burial fees for children as ‘goodwill gesture’

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is expected to follow the lead of the neighbouring ABC Council by waiving fees for...

The Quays responds to online criticism at £38 charge for eight hours parking

The Quays has defended itself against criticism over a fee structure which could see drivers forced to pay anything up to...

Rental and lease requests at Newry Sports Centre to be refused

Requests to rent office space and meeting rooms at Newry Sports Centre will be refused. Several enquiries have now been made...

Council to consider ban on display of offensive tattoos in swimming pools

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council are looking into the possibility of introducing a ban on offensive tattoos being displayed at...