Newry City, Mourne and Down District Council19 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 2025Northern Ireland18 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 2025Northern Ireland2 Jun 2025NI's new mayors get their chains of officeSeveral Northern Ireland councils elect new civic leaders to serve as first citizens for the coming year.2 Jun 2025Northern Ireland Politics29 May 2025Cable car plan may move to Kilbroney Forest ParkAfter a plan to build a cable car on NI's highest mountain was rejected, a new venue is on the table.29 May 2025Northern Ireland1 May 2025National Trust blocks cable car plan for NI's highest mountainThe National Trust told stakeholders to consider alternative projects with less environmental impact.1 May 2025Northern Ireland15 Apr 2025Blow for Mournes Gondola plans after National Trust raises concerns The trust says it is pausing engagement until it received comprehensive environmental assessments.15 Apr 2025Northern Ireland7 Apr 2025Firefighters continue to tackle Mournes wildfiresNIFRS says it has dealt with 146 wildfires since midnight on Thursday.7 Apr 2025Northern Ireland28 Mar 2025Sinn Féin councillor suspended for being drunk in charge of carCathal King referred himself to the Northern Ireland Local Government Commissioner for Standards.28 Mar 2025Northern Ireland Politics12 Mar 2025Pool to reopen a year after faulty floor shut it downThe council-owned facility, which was built only 10 years ago, was shut for more than a year for repairs.12 Mar 2025Northern Ireland...
