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23 December 2015 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is Reminding People of Health and Safety Issues with Hoverboards There have been a number of recent reports concerning the issues involved with certain types of hover boards, otherwise known as self-balancing scooters, catching fire.

23 December 2015 “Since becoming the Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council in April, I have had the pleasure and the privilege of meeting some of our district's incredible, and often unsung, individuals, charity, voluntary and community organisations.

20 December 2015 “It was with deep regret that I learned of the death of Mr Paddy O’Hagan.

17 December 2015 Newry, Mourne and Down Policing & Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) have teamed up with the PSNI’s Crime Prevention Unit, Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service and South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust have provided some safety information on keeping yourself and your home safe during the Festive Season.

15 December 2015 James Brown from Newcastle is this month’s Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Recycler of the Month.

14 December 2015 For the first time, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is delighted to launch their new District wide Arts, Culture and Museums Programme which runs from January to April 2016.

14 December 2015 Up to 30 young people from the Ballymote area attended the first night of the Friday Night Activity Hub in the Downpatrick Sports Centre.

11 December 2015 Mr Paul Smith of Crossgar Road, Dromara was banned from keeping animals for three years at a hearing in Newry Magistrates Court on Monday 7 December 2015.

7 December 2015 On Tuesday the 8th December the Newry Neighbourhood Renewal (NR) Partnership Board held a presentation event in the WIN Business Centre, to celebrate the achievements of local people who have attained qualifications in both IFA Soccer Coaching and Canoeing.

2 December 2015 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council wish to highlight the potential home hazards associated with the festive season.

28 November 2015 Transport NI is considering changes to the Strangford Lough Ferry Service and Newry, Mourne and Down District Council wish to consult with users of the service to get their view on the proposed changes.

27 November 2015 The Belfast Telegraph recently highlighted Newry’s unattractive city centre river course blighted by discarded shopping trolleys.