A public meeting's to be held over the possible closure of a social security office.
Claimants in Newcastle may be forced to travel to Kilkeel or Downpatrick if plans go ahead.
It's understood staff would be redeployed.
NIPSA union's holding the public gathering on Tuesday at 7pm.
The union says the plans are potentially "another blow to the local economy and public services".
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