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...

Councillor suspended from duties for six months following drink-driving conviction

A Newry, Mourne and Down councillor has been suspended from his duties for six months after he was convicted of drink...

Health chiefs to be grilled at Council on ‘discrepancies’ between nursing pay in NI and UK

Health chiefs will be put in the hot seat on Monday amid growing concerns access to transport will have on local...

Former print works to be demolished to make way for new industrial units

A former print works in Newry is to be demolished to make way for a new mixed-use industrial development. The old...

‘Fun in the Forest’ event to include family fun day and walk to raise money for charity

The countdown for Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson’s Charity Walk and Family Fun Day ‘Fun in the Forest’ has...

Sr Consilio praises ‘wonderful generosity’ ahead of annual Coffee Morning fundraiser

Cuan Mhuire, Ireland’s largest voluntary provider of support and rehabilitation treatment for individuals suffering from addiction and other related issues, is...