Newry City, Mourne and Down District Council18 Dec 2025Real or fake? Belfast enters Christmas tree debate with switch upFrom 2026, Belfast City Hall's tree will be artificial as there has been difficulties finding an "appropriate" one for the location.18 Dec 20256 Dec 2025PSNI using dash-cams in cars for first timeTen cars in the Newry, Mourne and Down area have been equipped with dash-cams as part of a pilot scheme.6 Dec 202515 Nov 2025Where can I see Christmas lights switch-ons in Northern Ireland?It's six weeks to go until Christmas - where can you see the lights be switched on across Northern Ireland?15 Nov 20253 Oct 2025New £500k sports park keeping young BMX star on the right trackThe new urban sports park is open to skateboarders, skaters, BMX riders and scooter users of all skill levels over the age of seven.3 Oct 20259 Aug 2025Dog foul fines top £50k as DNA database exploredCouncils receive thousands of dog fouling complaints as one local authority explores how DNA might help.9 Aug 202531 Jul 2025Mournes gondola project is dead, says councillor The council will be given an opportunity to submit an alternative project to funders.31 Jul 202530 Jul 2025Department rejects plans for cable car at Rostrevor Newry, Mourne and Down District Council's plans to move the project from Newcastle to Rostrevor were confirmed in May.30 Jul 202519 Jun 2025Planning permission approved for £17m civic centre The centre is part of a broader city regeneration scheme that includes a 15 acre park, a theatre and a road bypass and is supported by the Belfast Region City Deal.19 Jun 202518 Jun 2025Mournes gondola project costs reach nearly £1.35mThe Mourne Gondola is a cable car ride which aims to attract 350,000 visitors to south Down each year.18 Jun 2025...