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A publicity image of Kilbroney Forest Park produced by tourist site Visit Mourne Mountains.

Minister ‘happy to support’ keeping gondola money in district

Discarded electronic cigarette vapes that have been collected from roads and pavements shot over a pale concrete slab background

How to handle battery waste safely: Tips from skip hire expert

Cllr Mark Gibbons.

Councillor who feels he is 'being treated like a mushroom' to consider future

Members of the Newry City Park Stakeholder Group pictured at their recent meeting in Newry Leisure Centre.

Council ‘on track’ to deliver City Park in 2027

Pictured at the official launch of the Council’s Local Development Plan 2035 – draft Plan Strategy at the Burrendale Hotel, setting out a bold new vision for the future development of the district are Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Philip Campbell with Marie Ward, Chief Executive Officer.

Council unveils draft plan to shape the district’s future

Marcella Gilliland from Community Drum is just one of the activities set to take place across the district’s scenic forest parks and beaches this year, celebrating the natural environment, local folklore and the cultural heritage of the Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark.

Council launches new events programme across forest parks and beaches

Jonesborough Primary School team for the 1st time in the school’s history won the Malachy McGeeney Cup and came home County Champions. Team is pictured with John McFearon, Eamonn Murphy Coaches, Acting Principal Marion Litter, Councillor Mickey Larkin, Coaches Philly McEvoy, Declan McCoy and the Jonesborough Primary School County Champions Team with Chairperson Newry, Mourne and Down Council, Councillor Philip Campbell who hosted a reception to recognise their achievement.

Council Chairperson honours local sports stars

Children from Ashgrove Nursery School putting their best food forward to start The Daily Mile.

On your marks, set, go for Ashgrove Nursery’s Daily Mile!

An artist's impression of the proposed Civic Hub.

Council Chairman welcomes go-ahead for Newry Civic Hub

How the proposed Civic Hub could look.

Controversial Newry civic centre approved

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Council may have to ‘start from scratch’ with Kilbroney gondola plans

Newry SDLP Cllr Doire Finn.

Newry to become ‘City of Sanctuary’ for refugees

Alliance councillor Jill Truesdale at the foot of the Mourne Mountains.

Council admits non-disclosure of environment report on Mourne Gateway

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council.

Council want to open dialogue over signage fine threat

Nicola Whyte Crotlieve DEA Officer brought speakers Eileen McGivern (Southern Trust Community( and Denise Cronin (Home Safety Officer, NMDDC) to talk to members of Warrenpoint Friendship Club at their weekly meeting. Nicola is pictured with members of Warrenpoint Friendship Club and speakers.

Council promotes wellbeing and safety during Dementia Awareness Week

Mr Ted Clarke and his wife Monica of Barcroft Park photographed with some of their family and guests at their 30th wedding anniversary party in Gatsby's.

RETRO REPORTER: Looking back at life in Newry in 1987

Duke Special with the Fews Ensemble who will be performing ‘The Juliet Letters’ at the Summer Showcase at Newry Town Hall on Wednesday 19 June.

Curtains up at Newry Town Hall: A Summer showcase of theatre, music and dance

Cllr Doire Finn.

Newry Market ‘can be a hub for community life’: Finn

The ‘Nip it in the Bud’ campaign encourages early detection and a proactive mindset towards getting checked regularly.

Council supports ‘Nip it in the Bud’ cancer campaign

Kilkeel Leisure Centre.

Kilkeel Leisure Centre to undergo ‘major programme of refurbishment works’

An artist's impression of the visitor centre at Thomas's Quarry.

Council faces ‘potential waste of a million pounds’ on gondola project

An artist's impression of the visitor centre at Thomas's Quarry.

Gondola in the Mournes stalled as National Trust refuse to grant Council lease

Sean Hollywood.

Newry's arts legacy must be protected - Finn

Cllr Aidan Mathers

Abuse towards Newry Leisure Centre staff ‘will not be tolerated’

How the Biodiversity Zone could look.

Planning application submitted for landmark Newry City Park project
It has finally happened – a planning application has been submitted for Newry City Park, a transformative project poised to reshape the city's landscape.

Discussing plans for Newry Show 2025: Brian Lockhart, chairman of Newry Show (left) with Councillor Pete Byrne (centre) Chairman of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and Councillor David Taylor, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council.

Plans for Newry Show 2025 starting to develop momentum

Cllr Cadogan Enright.

Council urged to ‘plug in’ to electric vehicle opportunity

Cllr Killian Feehan.

Feehan urges council to realise potential of Newry Canal

Long Service Recognition Awards were presented to staff from Newry, Mourne and Down Council with 40 and 40 plus years service front row l-r Edna Teggarty, Linda Cunningham, Nuala Mooney, Brenda Sloan, Ciara Lowe, Christine McCormick, Deirdre Hanna, back row l-r Directors Sinead Murphy, Josephine Kelly and Andy Patterson, Thomas McElroy, Marie Ward CEO, Council Chairperson Councillor Pete Byrne, Paul Stratton, Director Conor Mallon and Cathal McKibbin.

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council celebrates employees with 40 years of se...

Rubbish piled up on Beach Road in Sparkhill Birmingham

Watch: Rubbish piles up in streets as bin strike enters third week

Conor Murphy MLA. Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.

Murphy to be ‘a strong voice for Ireland in Strasbourg’: Sinn Féin

Cllr Cathal King (Sinn Féin).

Councillor banned from position for two months by standards commissioner

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Pete Byrne pictured with Head of Engagement Martina Flynn and Gary Scott, Safeguarding Coordinator Newry, Mourne and Down District Council.

Council launches Ending Violence Against Women and Girls initiative

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

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Kerri Rafferty, ophthalmic director at Specsavers Newry scales The Europa Hotel in support of Simon Community.

Newry optician scales Europa in support of Simon Community NI

L-R Sinead Brennan, Janet Rafferty.

Retirements and departures at St Joseph's High School, Crossmaglen

Re-Gen Waste facility at Warrenpoint Port.

SDLP follow Sinn Féin in resigning from WHA Board

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