After Intensive lobbying on the need for the Southern Relief Road the MP for South Down has welcomes the outcome of the Feasibility study and confirmation that the need has been identified for this new link road.

PLANS to erect a mobile phone mast at the entrance to a Downpatrick housing estate have met with firm opposition from a large group of residents.
 
The community of Orchard Way and the Strangford Road met at the weekend to send a defiant message to mobile phone company Vodaphone and Planners; who they feel have not exhausted other [...]

South Down MP Eddie McGrady has welcomed the news that Tesco has secured its future in Newcastle for the benefit of customers and staff alike.
 
Mr McGrady stated, “I am extremely pleased that Tesco will remain in Newcastle as it is a very popular store that serves the Newcastle community. The successful outcome of ongoing negotiations [...]