Newcastle County Down45 mins agoFirefighting efforts set to continue all week as around 100 battle blazesNIFRS is continuing to tackle wildfires in the Ballagh Road, Newcastle, and Sandbank Road, Hilltown, areas of the mountains.45 mins ago19 Apr 2026One hug at a time: How one man is handing out kindnessNiall Donnan is making it his mission to offer strangers hugs, while documenting it on social media. 19 Apr 202611 Mar 2026'My daughter died in her sleep, with no warning'Jo-Ann Burns says her daughter Nicola wasn't told about Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy.11 Mar 202619 Feb 2026No reason to scrap AS-Levels, says sixth form pupilThe NI Department of Education has proposed AS-Levels would be removed, making A-Levels a two-year linear course.19 Feb 20264 Jan 2026Charges after police and traffic attendant assaultedThe 28-year-old man is due to appear before Downpatrick Magistrates’ Court on Monday.4 Jan 202620 Oct 2025'We built a wall to stop flooding'Residents in Newcastle, County Down, rally together as flood like waterfall hits street.20 Oct 202520 Oct 2025'Neighbours acted quickly to protect homes', as flooding clean-up continuesDiggers and lorries are clearing debris after flooding hit some County Down streets following two days of heavy rainfall. 20 Oct 202519 Oct 2025People trapped and hiker rescued as 'worst flood in 40 years' hits south eastHeavy flooding has hit parts of Newcastle, County Down, with residents using sandbags to protect their homes. 19 Oct 202519 Oct 2025Sandbags and shovels for people protecting homes from floodingHeavy flooding has hit parts of Newcastle, County Down, with residents using sandbags to protect their homes.19 Oct 2025...
