Calls for £100k ‘ring-fenced’ social supermarket cash to be released to help Newry families

A Newry councillor is pleading for ‘ring-fenced’ cash for social supermarkets to be released to ease the cost of living burden...

Irish passport office plea as ‘Orangemen that are hardcore loyalists’ apply

A Northern Ireland council is calling for an Irish passport office to be established north of the border amid news that...

Union in bid to stop closure of Newry print plant and save 46 jobs

The closure of a printing plant in Newry would be a blow to the town’s economy and to the print sector,...

Family’s delight as bone marrow donor found for Newry teenager Daniel Greer

A bone marrow donor has been found for Newry schoolboy Daniel Greer. The 14-year-old Abbey Christian Brothers’ pupil was diagnosed with...

Man seriously assaulted in Newry city centre

A man has been seriously assaulted in Newry city centre. Detectives are appealing for witnesses following the incident which occurred during...

Southern Trust estimates losses in current financial year to reach £8million

The Southern Health and Social Care Trust estimates its losses for the current financial year will reach £8 million. This is...

Newry councillor says families hosting Ukrainian refugees still awaiting payment

Northern Ireland families hosting Ukrainian refugees in their homes are yet to see any of the support funds promised as part...

Drink driver almost crashes into night time road worker on A1 in Newry

A road maintenance worker had a lucky escape after narrowly avoiding a drink driver in Newry during the early hours of...

Housing Executive boss told of ‘horror show’ workmanship to local homes

A Newry councillor has raised concerns over “horror show” workmanship being carried out at Housing Executive homes. Cllr Charlie Casey (SF),...

Southern Trust’s overspend on agency and bank staff makes for ‘quite stark’ reading

An analysis of the Southern Health and Social Care Trust’s overspend on agency and bank staff makes for “quite stark” reading,...

Co Armagh gyms picks up top gongs at Health and Fitness Awards

There were top gongs for gyms in Armagh, Newry and Portadown at the recent NI Health & Fitness Awards 2022. Bubba’s...

Powerboat ban on Carlingford Lough may be sought to protect famed dolphin ‘Finn’

A Northern Ireland council could seek a ban on powerboats in Carlingford Lough to protect a well known dolphin. But an...