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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about County Down, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 115stories have been published about County Down which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about County Down, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 115stories have been published about County Down which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Newcastle, Northern Ireland · Newcastle

'Disgraceful' Newcastle racist who spat at cop said he had 'no recollection after drinking six beers'

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Grant Marshall, 42, was given a suspended prison sentence at Newcastle Magistrates' CourtRead Article

Castlewellan · Castlewellan

Elite Limousine Cow Wins All the Plaudits at Castlewellan Show

Beef Inter-breed judge at Castlewellan Show 2025, David Lowry, described his champion as an almost perfect example of the Limousin breed.See the Story

Trade · Saintfield

Steady trade at Saintfield sheep sale, ewes selling to £235

Tuesday’s sheep sale at Saintfield sold to a steady trade with lambs selling to £204 and ewes selling to £235.Read Article

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UFU: NAP stakeholder group must ‘reflect views of farming families’ - Agriland.co.uk

Northern Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir, must be told exactly what farmers want from the new Nitrates Action Programme (NAP), according to Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) deputy president, Glenn Cuddy. Cuddy made the comments to Agriland as he attended the recent Castlewellan Show 2025. The UFU representative said: “This can only be achieved by farmers fully participating in the current NAP public cons…Castlewellan · CastlewellanRead Article

ML2025030 Ringhaddy Road Seawall Replacement

ML2025030 Ringhaddy Road Seawall Replacement Date published: 21 July 2025 Bushc Mon, 21/07/2025 - 14:42 The replacement of the Inis Cuan Seawall at 39 Ringhaddy Road, County Down. Reference: ML2025030Project Type: ConstructionLocation: 39 Ringhaddy Road, County DownLatitude: 54.448791Longitude: -5.6338090Project Description: The project includes the demolition of an existing seawall at the MHWS level which has fallen into disrepair and the const…County Down · County DownRead Article

Drink-driver seen 'swerving over lanes' in Newcastle after drinking rum-punch cocktails at gig

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Ella Barker-Davies, 21, was behind the wheel of a Renault Clio when police caught her driving 'erratically'Newcastle, Northern Ireland · NewcastleRead Article

Newcastle teen claims his shoe got caught in accelerator during 'dangerous' overtake

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Rayaan Hussain, 19, carried out the 'dangerous' manoeuvre in his VW Golf and it was 'astonishing' that no one was hurtNewcastle, Northern Ireland · NewcastleRead Article

AgriSearch to hold Red Clover & GrassCheck farm walk in County Down

AgriSearch will hold a Red Clover and GrassCheck beef and sheep farm walk on the farm of Paraic McNeill near Annaclone, County Down on Wednesday 30th July at 7pm.County Down · County DownRead Article

Local housebuilder to create over 3,700 new jobs in the North East by 2029

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Barratt and David Wilson Homes North East is planning to create over 3,700 new jobs and invest £400 million into the North East economy, by building up to 2,000 homes by 2029. These plans are in response to the government’s economic growth agenda, which includes delivering 1.5 million new homes over the course of the Parliament.Economy · NewcastleRead Article

New Policy Report Calls for Regional Education Partnerships to Drive Skills Development

A major new report from the Lifelong Education Institute, reveals how England’s shifting regional policy has hampered skills provision and collaboration between education institutions, businesses and government. “Mapping the course: Education Partnerships for Continuous Skills Development”, in association with Newcastle University, proposes a new model for Regional Education Partnerships (REPs) and Lifelong Learning Pathways (LLPs) to knit toget…Newcastle, Northern Ireland · NewcastleRead Article

Newcastle for Intermediaries expands broker support with enhanced BDM team

Newcastle for Intermediaries has invested in its business development manager (BDM) team, following feedback from brokers across the UK.  The lender expanded its frontline support to include both field-based and telephone BDMs in every postcode.  Brokers now have the option of face-to-face meetings or virtual consultations. Laura Gauden (pictured), national sales manager at Newcastle for Intermediaries, said: “Our broker network is at the heart …Newcastle · NewcastleRead Article

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