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Cllr Laura Devlin (SDLP).

Plea for urgent repairs on ‘road of death’

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Councillors’ concerns that Eats and Beats festival could become politicised

Abandoned mother dog from a suspected puppy farm found in south Armagh. (USPCA)

Council rejects puppy farm proposals

Catherine Sherry.

All-island plea after mum’s death to cancer in London

Image of Newry Cathedral and artist's impression of the new NMDDC Civic Centre. (Image from NMDDC website)

Newry Civic Hub plans survive ‘call in’ split decision

Cllr Doire Finn.

Finn welcomes council support to save National Youth Choir

An artist's impression of the proposed Civic Hub.

Newry Civic Hub: Councillors make bid for ‘call-in’ of planning decision

How the proposed Civic Hub could look.

Breaking Controversial Newry civic centre approved

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

Kilkeel Harbour.

Councillors react to UK-EU fishing deal with hopes for share of £360m investment

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

Councillors' approval sought for new EV chargepoints

Downpatrick.

Councillors sign off on £3m scheme - but outline business case kept secret

Alliance councillor Tierna Howie.

Councillors urge Stormont to legislate for adult SEN people

An artist's impression of the proposed civic hub.

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

Sean Boyle takes a selfie from his bed during one of his many hospital stays due to his addiction problems. (Credit: Boyle family.)

Council plea for rehab strategy after death of young man

DUP Cllr Jonathan Jackson.

Councillors call on Minister to scrap ‘Raise’ funding

Image of Newry Cathedral and artist's impression of the new NMDDC Civic Centre. (Image from NMDDC website)

Councillors approve controversial Civic Hub plans

Cllr Cadogan Enright.

Gondola and new Newry HQ ‘will put more than 5.5% on the rates’

Daisy Hill Hospital in Newry.

Councillors approve motion supporting maternity services at Daisy Hill

Downpatrick Council HQ-NMDDC. Permission for all LDRS to publish.

Councillors demand BBC returns sign language to news

Samaritans Newry and Dundalk Branch Director Martin Darling with MP Daire Hughes

Local politicians visit Samaritans branch to build connections.

Mark McPeak, DfI Roads Southern Divisional Manager.

DfI budgetary pressures spelled out to councillors

Grainia Long, Housing Executive chief executive. Pic: Housing Executive

Councillors told housing ‘has been severely impacted’ by budgetary pressures

Cllr Oonagh Magennis.

Councillors rubbish wheelie bin proposal

Newry Leisure Centre.

Newry swimming pool unlikely to open on target date, council meeting told
Newry swimming pool repairs are “unlikely” to finish by their target date of September with a potential extension of work in to the new year.

Cllr Aidan Mathers outside Newry Swimming Pool.

Fears pool closure could stretch beyond September

North Street car park.

Council consultants say no new Newry car parks needed

Cllr Valerie Harte with her family.

Outgoing council chairperson, Cllr Valerie Harte, reflects on year in office

Plans for replacement Asda store in Downpatrick

Overwhelming support for Downpatrick Asda store plans

Cllr Laura Devlin (SDLP).

Councillors are appointed to the Warrenpoint Harbour Authority board

Killeavy Castle Estate.

Recommendation to refuse change of use at Killeavy Castle development overturned

Newry SDLP councillor Doire Finn.

Councillors urge reverse on arts cuts

SDLP MLA Justin McNulty and Cllr Killian Feehan with Translink representatives.

SDLP takes aim at ‘woefully inadequate’ train services in Newry

Flooding in Newry City. Pic: Jonathan Porter/Presseye

Council invites applicants for enhanced flood support scheme

Cllr Oonagh Hanlon (SF)

Failure to recruit planning officers 'causing delays in application approvals'

Cllr David Taylor.

Councillors a wee bit crabbit during Ulster Scots debate

Cllr Kate Murphy

Department’s refusal to prioritise A1 safety measures are ‘utterly depressing’

Cllr Glynis Campbell Sinclair was spotted cleaning her windows while on camera during a meeting of Highland Council's Inverness Area Committee Picture: Highland Council / SWNS

Councillor cleans her home's windows during live-streamed meeting

Press Eye - Northern Ireland - 1st November 2023

Photo by Jonathan Porter / Press Eye

Flooding in Newry City Co Down.

The clean up operation has started in Newry, the owners of flooded businesses are facing expensive clean-up operations.

Water levels in the most heavily affected areas have receded overnight.

:The clean up operation has started in Newry. The owners of flooded businesses are facing expensive clean-up operations. Water levels in the most heavily affected areas receded overnight.

Councillors take aim at 'invisible' council officials

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Daisy Hill Hospital pictured from above. Pic: Noel Moan

Aontú representatives challenge Daisy Hill Maternity Services decision

SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty.

McNulty MLA challenges The Southern Trust’s decision

People Before Profit's members have protested against The Southern Trust’s decision to suspend maternity services in Daisy Hill.

PBP condemn Daisy Hill Maternity Services suspension

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