Three charged with offences including false imprisonment following serious assaults in Rathfriland

Detectives investigating two serious assaults in Rathfriland on Sunday July 20, have charged three people to court. A 23-year-old man has...

Woman found with facial injuries ‘held against her will and assaulted throughout evening’

Detectives investigating two serious assaults in Rathfriland yesterday, Sunday 20th July, have made three arrests. Detective Sergeant Stewart said: “We received...

Royal 13th in Scarva a ‘record-breaking day of culture, celebration and pride’

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has hailed the Royal Black Institution’s annual ‘Royal 13th’ demonstration in Scarva as a “phenomenal success...

Report of man carrying out indecent act near river in Rathfriland

A woman has reported suspicious activity involving a man after he was seen watching her from trees in the Rathfriland area....

Man broke into Banbridge bar and stole alcohol after being falsely told his cousin had died inside

A man broke into a Banbridge bar and stole alcohol after – falsely – being told his cousin had died in...

Donaghcloney man known ‘throughout band scene’ will be honoured in parade

A Donaghcloney man who was deeply respected in the band scene has passed away just days shy of the biggest day...

Travel advice issued ahead of Scarva annual ‘Sham Fight’

Police are advising the public to expect significant traffic disruption and delays in Scarva from around 8.30am on Monday July 14,...

‘Patchwork quilt’ road repairs in Rathfriland slammed by councillor

A councillor has hit out at what he described as “slapdash” repairs to one of the Rathfriland’s main roads, calling for...

Popular Banbridge restaurant closes due to ‘relentless challenges’ with immediate effect

A popular Banbridge restaurant has announced its immediate closure due to “relentless challenges” in the industry. Making the announcement with a...

Scarva set for huge Sham Fight parade

The annual Sham Fight at Scarva – to be held on Monday, July 14 – will see one of the biggest-ever...

Graffiti daubed on Scarva business premises overnight

Police are investigating a report of criminal damage at a business premises in the Main Street area of Scarva. A report...

Southern Trust children’s social workers’ morale ‘at an all time low’

Proceedings at Thursday’s (June 26) board meeting of the Southern HSC Trust were interrupted unexpectedly, as staff working in the field...