Stories By Donal McMahon, Local Democracy Reporter
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Newry
/ 2 weeks agoNewry’s controversial £17m civic centre approved by less than half of planning committee
Newry’s controversial £17m civic centre has been approved by less than half of the local authority’s planning committee amid legal concerns....
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Newry
/ 2 weeks agoFamous folk singer pens protest song taking aim at Newry firm shipping in waste from England
A famous folk singer has penned a protest song taking aim at the shipping of waste from an English council into...
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Newry
/ 2 weeks agoConcerns over Council’s ‘City of Sanctuary’ status could encourage ‘illegal immigrants’ into district
The DUP has raised concerns a council’s welcome status for refugees could create a “serious situation” if it encourages “illegal immigrants”...
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Newry
/ 2 weeks agoRestoration works for 18th Century Newry Ship Canal approved
The 300-year-old canal structure, listed as a scheduled monument, opened in 1742 and is one of the oldest man made canals...
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Crossmaglen
/ 2 weeks agoWatchdog drops conduct investigation against council chairperson
A public services watchdog has dropped an investigation into an alleged breach of conduct by a council chairperson. Mournes Alliance rep,...
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Camlough
/ 2 weeks agoCamlough Lake £2.8m water attraction signed off
A south Armagh lake is set for “full delivery” of a major water activity development supported by £2.8m of UK Levelling...
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Newry
/ 3 weeks agoPolice alerted after whistle-blower raises ‘concerns’ at NMD Council
The PSNI has been alerted after a whistle-blower raised ‘concerns’ over an issue at a Northern Ireland council. Police have confirmed...
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Newry
/ 4 weeks agoDUP councillors walk out of chamber over bi-lingual signs disputes
DUP politicians have walked out of a council chamber in an equality dispute over bi-lingual signs. Newry, Mourne and Down District...
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Newry
/ 4 weeks agoSinn Fein duo takes over top two seats on Newry, Mourne and Down Council
Sinn Fein councillors have been elected to the two top positions at Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. Downpatrick Councillor Philip...
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Newry
/ 1 month agoReaction to Council’s shock leapfrog move for failed Mournes Gateway project to Kilbroney Forest Park
South Down reps have reacted to a shock leapfrog move for the failed Newcastle Mourne Gateway project over to the nearby...
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Newry
/ 1 month agoPlans to approve Newry new £17m civic centre pulled at eleventh hour
Plans to approve Newry’s new £17m civic centre have been postponed in an 11th hour move by the council. Newry Mourne...
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Newry
/ 1 month ago‘Game changing’: Newry set to host Christmas Market over five weeks
Newry is set to host its first ever Christmas Market as a “game changing” drive for its 400-year-old city centre trading...
