Stories By Shaun Keenan, Local Democracy Reporter
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Newry
/ 2 years agoFour projects set to transform Newry, Mourne and Down over the next decade
The transformation of Newry, Mourne and Down in recent years has been nothing short of incredible. Visitors who last came to...
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Newry
/ 2 years agoFree children’s toys and food parcels gifted to struggling Newry families
Free children’s toys and food parcels have been gifted to struggling Newry families ahead of Christmas. And that’s why heart-warming partnerships...
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Newry
/ 2 years agoCouncil spend thousands on thermal packs for most vulnerable this Christmas
A local council has spent thousands of pounds on thermal clothing packs to help the vulnerable across the district keep warm...
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Newry
/ 2 years agoNewry’s £9million Merchant Quay development deferred over parking concerns
Councillors have deferred a decision on a major city centre mixed-use development in Newry. At a meeting of the planning committee...
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Northern Ireland
/ 2 years agoNI Ambulance reveal staggering time wasted by crews responding to hoax calls
Almost 12,000 hoax calls were made to the ambulance service in Northern Ireland in the last three years, wasting more than...
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Newry
/ 2 years agoLack of live coverage of Council meetings having ‘detrimental impact’ on public confidence
A councillor is pushing a local government authority to have ‘increased transparency and accountability’ when it comes to council meetings. Alliance...
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Newry
/ 2 years agoPublic called out on ‘disgraceful’ abuse of hospitality workers following vaccine passport rollout
Councillors have condemned ‘disgraceful’ abuse directed at hospitality staff after a rollout of new Covid measures in Northern Ireland. Two Newry,...
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Newry
/ 2 years agoCouncil urged to restore historic Newry Canal ‘before it’s too late’
Councillors say time is running out to redevelop and reopen the historic Newry Canal. The 20-mile canal was opened in 1742...
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Newry
/ 2 years agoNMD Council reported to PSNI after removal of bamboo leaves badger sett exposed
A local council has been slammed for removing bamboo in a Co Down park which has exposed a previously hidden badger...
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Newry
/ 2 years agoAnger at council after ‘missed opportunity’ over levelling up fund for Newry park project
Anger has been aimed at a local council after they missed out on funding from the UK government for Newry’s Albert...
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Newry
/ 2 years agoIllegal dumping ‘out of control’ as Council forks out more than £40,000 in cleanup costs
A councillor has called for a crackdown on illegal dumping in Newry after a number of incidents locally in recent weeks....
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Newry
/ 2 years agoPublic rally planned as calls for Council to deliver a skateboard park in Newry city intensify
A councillor has called on Newry, Mourne and Down District Council to finally deliver a skateboard park for the district’s young...
