Uncertainty around the border following the UK’s departure from the EU is causing fear, residents of a frontier town have warned. From pleasure sailors at the Co. Down town’s waterfront to shoppers on the streets and workers in the shops, there was concern today over the UK’s acknowledgement there would be new customs checks for cross-border trade. The sale of the former Warrenpoint police station was halted amid uncertainty around Brexit. Tony Poland is concerned about the impact of potential customs checks on the border after Brexit. A retired man, who did not wish to be named, said he feels the uncertainty over what will happen is causing fear in the area.

Source: Irish Examiner October 02, 2019 17:48 UTC