Food companies across the south east of Northern Ireland are to benefit from an innovative new programme designed to bring more local food products to local markets.

Down District Community Safety Partnership, in partnership with the PSNI, Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service and NI Ambulance Service will host a road safety event on Saturday 30 January from 11.00am.

Down County Museum is calling on all sports enthusiasts and fans in Down to contribute to a new exhibition which will open at the end of April.

Social Development Minister, Margaret Ritchie MLA has called on the people of Downpatrick to express their views on proposals for the regeneration of the town centre.

Down District Council has commenced a rigorous programme of enforcement aimed at reducing the incidence of dog fouling across the district.