ANGLING groups and elected Green Party representatives have met at Stormont, to review the lack of prosecutions over the pollution of rivers in Northern Ireland by the official agencies.

New guide for migrant workers is now available

A SECOND edition of a guide to assist migrant workers understanding their rights and entitlements in Northern Ireland has been launched.

Grass anger in Ardglass

RESIDENTS of the Ashdale Estate in Ardglass are becoming green at the gills over a bureaucratic muddle.

Direct dialogue is Sinn Fein option

IN light of the recent proposed scrapping of the Parades Commission, South Down assembly member, Willie Clarke, believes that for Sinn Fein the resolution of the marching issue lies in direct dialogue.

Minister considers park decision

THE options for progressing with a National Park are now being considered by the environment minister after she heard a wide range of views on the issue.

Paint recycling scheme launched

DOWN District Council, in conjunction with Community RePaint, are pleased to announce the launch of a new scheme aimed at reusing unwanted paint.

Shaky start for new advertising pillar

THE company responsible for Downpatrick’s community advertising pillar has been issued an ultimatum to sort out its teething problems --or else!

New improvements for Ardglass

THE £1million regeneration of Ardglass is well underway and residents have been urged to join the effort to rejuvenate the fishing village.

Businesses urged to adopt brand

UPSTART businesses in the district are being urged to capitalise on the profitable ‘Mourne’ brand at an event in Castlewellan this month.

Work starts in earnest at new college site

THE multi-million pound rebuild of Downpatrick’s further and higher education centre has started with the official sod cutting taking place tomorrow (Wednesday May 7).