Newry man who branded police officer ‘fat b*****d’ and ‘black and tan’ outside hospital spared prison

A Newry man who branded a police officer a “fat b*****d” and “black and tan” in the grounds of Craigavon Area...

Children in full-time care ‘highest that it has ever been in the Southern Trust’

The amount of children in full time care in the Southern Trust area is “the highest it has ever been,” it...

Currently 700 domiciliary care packages outstanding in Southern Trust area

There are currently 700 domiciliary care packages are currently outstanding in the Southern Trust area, which is having a direct impact...

Concerns major new recycling contract will add to odour problem in Warrenpoint

Concerns have been raised over bad smells in Warrenpoint after a Newry-based recycling firm won a contract to process thousands of...

Campaigners against ‘closed’ Newry Canal bridge demand public inquiry on relief road

Campaigners against closed bridge plans for Newry Canal have called for a “public inquiry” following the launch of a consultation by...

Forest parks suffer ‘extensive’ damage as NMD Council work on providing for vulnerable residents

The past number of days have brought unprecedented challenges as Storm Éowyn swept through Co Armagh, leaving a profound impact on...

Community support in action as organisations open doors to help Storm Éowyn affected

Three days after Storm Éowyn wrought havoc across Co. Armagh and further afield, many are still dealing with the aftermath. Broken...

Police cars rammed in Newry and Bessbrook overnight

Police are appealing for information after a police vehicle was deliberately rammed in Newry last night, Friday, January 24, leaving two...

All NI schools advised to close on Friday due to impact of Storm Éowyn

All schools in Northern Ireland have been advised to close on Friday, January 24, due to impact likely to be caused...

Concerns raised over blind approval on Newry digital hub project

Concerns over blind approval on a Newry innovation digital hub project have been flagged in chambers this week. A majority of...

Biennial MOT testing consultation begins

The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) is launching a consultation to seek views on changing the frequency of MOT testing from one...

Vulnerable young adults face being left ‘in awful state’ without proper Stormont funding

Vulnerable young adults with special education needs (SEN) face being left in “an awful state” without proper Stormont funding according to...