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Police ramp up efforts in bid to tackle arsonists as gorse fires ravage Mournes
Authorities in Northern Ireland have issued a stern warning following a series of destructive gorse fires that have swept across the...
Apr 8, 2025


Silent Valley reopens following Mourne wildfires
NI Water has reopened Silent Valley following the recent wildfires in the wider Mourne area. The public should continue to adhere to...
Apr 8, 2025


Man (25) arrested in connection with Mournes gorse fire
Police have arrested a man, aged in his 20s, in connection with a large gorse fire in the Mournes. District Commander for Newry, Mourne...
Apr 6, 2025


Silent Valley Mountain Park closes as firefighters tackle ‘deliberate’ wildfire in the Mournes
Silent Valley Mountain Park has been temporarily shut to the public as emergency services continue to battle a significant wildfire in...
Apr 6, 2025


USPCA reminds owners of legal responsibilities after police shoot dog following attack
A dog was shot dead by police in Co. Down on Thursday, 3rd April, after it attacked its owners, leaving them injured and requiring...
Apr 5, 2025


Appeal for information following early morning fatal collision
Police can confirm that a man has died following a single vehicle road traffic collision in the Hilltown area on Saturday 5th April....
Apr 5, 2025


Police urge public to enjoy Mournes safely as dry weather continues
With another weekend of dry and fine weather on the horizon, police in Newry, Mourne and Down are urging the public to enjoy the region’s...
Apr 4, 2025


Police launch investigation after two ravens fatally poisoned
Police in Newry have commenced an investigation after two ravens were confirmed to have been fatally poisoned in Poyntzpass. Testing...
Apr 3, 2025


Woman sadly dies following road traffic collision
The Police Service of Northern Ireland can confirm that a woman has sadly died following a single vehicle road traffic collision in...
Feb 23, 2025


Yellow weather warning updated for Northern Ireland
The UK Met Office has issued an updated yellow weather warning for Northern Ireland, extending the advisory by three hours, saying strong...
Feb 20, 2025


WWI heroic ship to be dismantled if £1M can’t be found
A County Down vessel with a heroic WWI connection is to be scrapped if £1m funds can’t be found to rescue it. Newry, Mourne and Down...
Oct 13, 2024


Multi-agency update following NI school bus collision
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has this evening provided a multi-agency update after emergency crews responded to a major...
Oct 7, 2024


Met Office updates yellow weather warning for Northern Ireland
Image: Anne Kelly The Met Office has updated its yellow weather warning advising that rain will impact Northern Ireland throughout the...
Sep 26, 2024


BBC Sport NI coverage of Irish Open
A host of the world’s top golfers will tee off at this week’s Irish Open at Royal County Down. BBC Sport NI will have an hour-long...
Sep 12, 2024


Down Royal launches new ‘Dog Royal’ festival celebrating all-things canine!
Pictured is Anne Marie Wallace, Presenter at BBC Radio Ulster, Emma Meehan, Chief Executive Officer at Down Royal, Claire Liddle, Events...
Sep 11, 2024


Minister commits to new Farming with Nature Package
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir's visit to Stephen Alexander's farm in Groomsport with Réamaí Mathers and Stephen. On a recent visit, DAERA...
Aug 21, 2024


RNLI lifeguards return to Causeway Coast and County Down beaches for peak summer season
RNLI lifeguards are returning to their full-time regime patrolling a total of 11 beaches along the Causeway Coast and in County Down. The...
Jun 25, 2024


Two police officers injured after response vehicle rammed
Two police officers have been injured after their response vehicle was rammed outside Newry earlier today, Monday 10th June. The officers...
Jun 10, 2024


Police launch murder investigation following death of woman in her 80’s
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team have launched a murder investigation following the...
Jun 3, 2024


UTV’s Keeper of the Lough returns this week!
Katie Bell from Ulster Wildlife A new series of ‘Keepers of the Lough’ is coming to UTV. Set in and around the shores of Strangford...
Apr 14, 2024
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