Stories By Donal McMahon, Local Democracy Reporter
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Newry
/ 3 days ago‘Mini bomb’ explosion in Council chamber leaves elected rep all shook up
An electric “mini bomb” explosion has left a Co Down councillor “shook up” at his council desk. The shocking incident took...
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Newry
/ 1 week agoUnionist motion to suspend Newry ‘refugee scheme’ branded ‘dog whistling to the far-right’
A unionist move to suspend a Newry “refugee scheme” has been thwarted by a majority vote amid a sinister threat campaign...
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Newry
/ 1 week agoCllr slams council official on for ‘scandalous lies’ made shortly after paying respects over daughter’s coffin
A Co Down councillor has slammed an unidentified council official for allegedly making “scandalous” claims against him shortly after paying respects...
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Newry
/ 2 weeks agoAmbulance wait times labelled ‘scary’ after stroke patient gives up after four-hour delay
Ambulance times have been labelled “scary” as a council hears of a stroke patient giving up after a four hour wait....
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Newry
/ 2 months ago‘Historic day’ as Newry council announce first ever unionist leader
A NI council is to have its first unionist leader in a “historic day” for the community. DUP councillor Glyn Hanna...
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Newry
/ 2 months agoNew drive-thru and retail complex development approved next to £23m Newry theatre
A Newry family business is to complete a “Beau Arts” development linked to the city’s new £23m theatre. The Sugar Island...
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Newry
/ 2 months agoA1 to close for long‑awaited clean-up of a ‘shocking’ litter problem
A major Northern Ireland road is set to be closed for a long‑awaited clean-up of a “shocking” litter problem. Newry, Mourne...
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Newry
/ 2 months agoNewry car parks could see first ‘parent-child’ bays introduced amid fears of ‘e-scooter threats’
Council parking zones in Newry could become family-friendly for the first time amid concerns of “e-scooter threats”. Councillors have now urged...
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Camlough
/ 2 months ago‘Game changer’: Builders for new £4.6m Camlough Lake water sport facility approved
Builders for a major £4.6m Co Armagh water sport facility have been approved to begin developing a “game changer” for the...
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Newry
/ 2 months agoYouths on ‘drug runs’ and safety fears prompt Council action on scramblers
Newry, Mourne and Down District council is to crack down on the illegal use of scramblers due to public safety fears...
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Newry
/ 3 months agoUrgent inspection call on sudden riverbank collapse in Newry
A collapsed Newry riverbank has stirred fears of unknown public dangers prompting an urgent call for safety inspections. Emergency repairs to...
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Newry
/ 3 months agoMajor step forward as £20m Newry City Park land to be officially dedicated
Dedication of land for Newry’s £20m City Park is to be officially signed and sealed to release Stormont funding. The long-awaited...
