Stories By Donal McMahon, Local Democracy Reporter
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Newry
/ 4 days agoNewry Council revealed as having biggest borrowing debt in NI
Newry, Mourne and Down (NMDDC) has the biggest council borrowing debt in Northern Ireland. UK wide finances of 382 local authorities...
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Newry
/ 1 week agoCouncil rejects puppy farm proposals despite growing concerns in South Armagh and Newry
A council has rejected a Stormont call for new animal welfare rules despite concerns over puppy farms in the area. Councillors...
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Camlough
/ 1 week agoIt’s safe to get back in the water! But mystery surrounds cause of pollution in Camlough Lake
Two popular lakes have been cleared safe for public use, but mystery remains over the cause of the pollution. Newry, Mourne...
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Newry
/ 1 week agoNewry dad who felt guilty for not having food for baby thanks Social Supermarket
A Newry father has thanked a Social Supermarket from the “bottom of my heart” after he felt “guilty” for not having...
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Newry
/ 2 weeks agoLitter fines performance ‘poor’ as neighbours issue four times as many in month as Newry Council does in a year
A Co Down councillor has slated his Council’s “poor performance” on litter fines, saying the neighbouring local authority issues four times...
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Camlough
/ 2 weeks agoFurther testing at Camlough Lake has taken place with results due next week
Health hazard warnings barring public use of two council maintained lakes remain in place with new water quality results due next...
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Newry
/ 2 weeks agoConcerns over cost to ratepayers of WWI Gallipoli commemoration
Concerns have been raised that a council trip to a WWI event could see councillors criticised in the same way the...
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Newry
/ 2 weeks agoDaughter’s bedtime story prompted councillor to seek mental health help
A councillor has opened up about how his daughter’s bedtime story gave him the courage to get help for his mental...
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Newry
/ 2 weeks agoDUP airs concerns on NMDD council’s Peace Plus project manager’s links to Gaza
The DUP has raised concerns at a council meeting over the suitability of a Co Down manager of an EU funded...
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Newry
/ 2 weeks agoParent raises safety concerns at ‘dangerous’ Newry play park
Safety concerns at a Newry play park have been raised after young children gained access to a “dangerous” work site. The...
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South Armagh
/ 3 weeks agoPublic warning not to enter water at Camlough Lake
Water safety at two council maintained lakes has been flagged as hazardous to the public in the middle of a busy...
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Newry
/ 3 weeks agoYoung Co Armagh mum ‘died from repeat travel to London for cancer treatment’ available ’60 miles down road in Dublin’
A young Co Armagh mum battling cancer died thanks to having to travel to London for treatment that was available 60...
