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For more than twenty years, Recycle Now has encouraged and motivated citizens to recycle more things, more often, from around the home.

Council launches new campaign to recycle more food waste

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Cllr Pete Byrne, launches the expanded ‘Make it Local’ campaign to support independent businesses across the district. Funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, the campaign encourages residents and visitors to shop locally, with the core message: ‘There’s Lots to Love when you… #ShopLocal’.

Council demonstrates continued commitment to local businesses by expanding ‘Make...

This year, Food Waste Action Week will continue to focus on raising awareness of the benefits of buying loose fruit and veg.

Council urges residents to buy loose fruit and veg and save food from the bin

Pictured in Snaub's Restaurant, Monaghan Street, after a visit of the Inner Wheel District Chairman to the Newry club are Mrs Sheila Owens (First Vice-President, Newry Inner Wheel), Mrs Mai Kirk (Distrcit Chairman) and Mrs Kathleen Byrne (President of Newry Inner Wheel).

RETRO REPORTER: 17 pictures from 1985

US President Donald Trump. Picture: Ronan McGrade/Pacemaker Press

Only Donald Trump could rescue NI fishing industry, says DUP councillor

Cllr Michael Rice.

Call for 'more robust response' to tackle dog fouling in Kilkeel

Great excitement in the Council offices as members of Bessbrook PS's school council were hosted by Council Chairperson Cllr Pete Byrne.

Bessbrook PS members get a taste of life in Council chamber!

Cllr Aidan Mathers outside Newry Swimming Pool.

Pool re-opening is welcome news: Mathers

The proposals for the Newry Southern Relief Road.

Council to lobby Kimmins to ‘over-turn’ fixed bridge decision

NMDDC Chairperson, Cllr Pete Byrne launches the new Make It Local campaign, ‘There’s Lots to Love when you #ShopLocal’. The Chairperson is photographed with Michelle Mallon from Michelle Mallon Hair & Beauty in Meigh, one of the villages and small towns which benefited from improvements to its infrastructure and public spaces through funding from the ‘Small Settlements Regeneration Programme’

Council launches ‘Make it Local’ campaign to boost small settlements

Joanne Quigley McParland (third from left) with Newry Chamber Music performers.

Council backs Newry Chamber Music as pianist Yukine Kuroki set to perform

Cllr Cadogan Enright (Alliance).

Council refuses to share green energy report

As many as 18 EV chargepoints will be created under the scheme. Picture Michael Gillen

Councillors' approval sought for new EV chargepoints

Acrobats from circus company, Nikki & JD and Lost Dog, who will perform at the outdoor fire show, ‘Fireside Stories’ this March in Newry, Downpatrick and Newcastle.

Council announces March dates for epic outdoor fire performance

Members of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council struck the rate for the incoming financial year at 3.98%.

District rate 2025/2026 agreed for Newry, Mourne and Down

Storm damage in Castlewellan Forest Park.

Council gives details of response to Storm Éowyn

Between January 2023 and June 2024, nearly 5,000 dogs and over 20,000 cats were reported missing.

How to find a missing dog: 6 tips on what to do if your dog gets lost

A stock image of a recycling bin.

Council bins support for nappy collection suggestion

An artist's impression of the proposed civic hub.

Council committee to discuss plans for ‘transformative’ innovation hub next week

Newry Leisure Centre.

Newry pool re-opening delayed again – but splash down is in sight

How the chamber inside the hub could look.

LETTER: Ratepayers 'want councillors to vote in accordance with the will of the ...

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Pete Byrne.

Council chairperson acknowledges organisations in his Christmas message

For XL Bully dogs to be eligible for exemption they must be microchipped, licensed and have third-party insurance.

Council urges XL Bully owners to apply for exemption certificates

Packaging, cardboard, glass and drinks cans, are the main sources of extra holiday waste, most of which can go in your blue bin.

A greener Christmas is the best present for the environment

An aerial view of how the park could look.

Park project ‘ready to go to planning stage’: Mathers

Newry City Councillor Aidan Mathers has said that news the Newry City Centre Park project is now ready to go to the planning stage, is welcome.

A photo illustrating the current progress of works at Newry Leisure Centre swimming pool.

Council provide new update on Newry Leisure Centre works

A row of out of order gym equipment at Newry Leisure Centre.

Newry Leisure Centre users set to protest over state of facility

A row of out of order gym equipment at Newry Leisure Centre.

​Pool works now won’t be finished until January

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson Councillor Pete Byrne launches the ‘Make it Local’ Christmas Campaign.

Council supports businesses this Christmas with new ‘Make it Local’ campaign

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson Councillor, Pete Byrne pictured with Danielle Begley, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Biodiversity Officer.

Council launches new biodiversity strategy

Castlewellan Forest Park.

Council rakes in £420,000 from new forest park charges

Left to right: Viewing the refurbishment plans are Kerri McConnell, Indoor Leisure, NMDDC; Cllr Henry Reilly; Cllr Glyn Hanna; Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Cllr Pete Byrne; Cllr Willie Clarke and Director of Active and Healthy Communities, NMDDC, Andrew Patterson.

Public invited to view details of £3.3m refurbishment of Kilkeel Leisure Centre

Back Row: Lynette Faye (host); Nicholas McCrickard, CDRCN and Chair of Community Planning Partnership, Andrew Patterson, NMDDC Director of Active and Healthy Communities; Simon Sloan, DfC, Gerard Rocks, SHSCT. Front Row: Lynda Vladeanu, SEHSCT; NMDDC Cllr Pete Byrne, Marie Ward NMDDC CEO, and Colette Rogers, PHA.

Partnership hosts successful follow up Health and Wellbeing Conference

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council celebrates securing £7.35million in PEACEPLUS funding for the development of its Co-Designed Local Authority Action Plan. Pictured front row (L-R) Councillor Philip Campbell, Councillor Cathal King, Councillor Terry Andrews PEACEPLUS Partnership Chairperson, Councillor Glyn Hanna. Back row (L-R), Theresa McLaverty Programmes Unit, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, Elaine Carr, Programmes Unit, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, Catherine Shipman SERC, Sarah McClory Programmes Unit, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and Andy Hall Social Partner.

Council secures £7.35m funding for PEACEPLUS Local Authority Action Plan

Raymond McCreesh park, pictured here in 2018, was opened in Newry in 2001. Picture: Philip Magowan / PressEye

Council’s McCreesh Park admin error

The council's Newry headquarters.

Council claims 'successful' transparency despite half of debates in secret

The council's Newry headquarters.

Council claims 'successful' transparency despite half of debates in secret

There's lots to do this Halloween across the Newry, Mourne and Down District.

Newry, Mourne and Down celebrates a ghoulish Halloween

Newry Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Pete Byrne outside Newry Town Hall for launch of the Newry City Halloween celebrations.

Thrills, chills, and crafty skills: Newry's Halloween events set to amaze

The Newry Reporter latest news

Former Newry Reporter editor, Austin Smyth, who has died.

Austin Smyth, former editor of the Newry Reporter, passes away

Andrew McMurray MLA.

South Down MLA calls for offshore renewables development

Elaine Cornett pictured in Bordeaux, ready to take on the challenge, beginning 4th April 2025.

Elaine to make French connection for Hospice

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