Green light for new Rostrevor GAA complex despite recommendations to refuse

Plans for a new GAA sports complex in South Down have been approved by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council despite...

Plans for ‘historic’ Down GAA training facility approved by council

Down GAA’s plans for a new multi-million training facility in Ballykinlar have been given the green light. Councillors unanimously voted in...

Life-saving defibrillator stolen, damaged and dumped in ‘act of senseless and gross stupidity’

A life-saving defibrillator was stolen and later damaged and dumped in Warrenpoint. The device had been located at Eurospar in the...

‘Where from here?’ Council to call special meeting after ‘heartbreaking’ Mourne Mountains fire

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Laura Devlin has called for a Special Council Meeting in the aftermath of...

Huge £20m residential home to replace plans for luxury hotel and spa overlooking Carlingford Lough

A £20 million residential home could be built overlooking Carlingford Lough – replacing plans for a luxury four-star hotel and spa,...

Witness appeal as police launch investigation to find culprits behind ‘deliberate’ Mournes fire

Detectives investigating the major gorse fire in the Mourne Mountains over the weekend are appealing for information. Detective Inspector Handley said:...

Blaze which wreaked devastation on Mournes was started deliberately, fire chiefs confirm

The fire which wreaked devastation on the Mournes causing untold damage and destroying wildlife was started deliberately, it has been confirmed....

Police repeat ‘stay away’ message for Newcastle and Mournes as fire operation enters third day

The public are again being asked to avoid Newcastle and the Mournes as the operation to try and bring under control...

‘Major incident’ declared in Mournes and repeat calls to stay away as 70 firefighters battle blaze

Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service has declared a major incident in the Mournes. Over 70 firefighters continue to battle a...

Stay away from Newcastle police warn as huge fire rages across Mournes

Police are asking people to avoid Newcastle as firefighters continue to battle a major blaze in the Mournes. As crowds prepare...

Luxury £13m hotel and spa which would create 70 jobs is turned down by NMD Council planners

A proposal to resurrect the fire-ravaged Mourne Park House in Kilkeel as a 126-bedroom hotel and spa – at a cost...

Hillside glamping and pony trekking centre to provide ‘quirky and individual’ forest park getaway

A new pony trekking centre and glamping site could be on the cards on the hillside overlooking the breathtaking Carlingford Lough....