Newry rates set to increase 2.85% – with average household rise of over 90p a month

Rates across Newry, Mourne and Down Distict are to increase by 2.85% in the next financial year. The rate was struck...

‘Lack of post-primary school places’ in south Armagh causing ‘real difficulties’ for families

Department of Education officials have been asked to investigate and address concerns over perceived pressures on post-primary schools in south Armagh....

New Home to Hospital scheme in south Armagh will be ‘a game-changer’

A new Home to Hospital scheme in south Armagh will be ‘a game-changer’ according to one local councillor. Barra Ó Muirí...

Council release details of post mortem carried out on dog found dumped in Camlough lake

The post mortem results carried out on a dog found tied up with red Christmas ribbon before being thrown into Camlough...

South Armagh burglary spree as homes targeted in Meigh, Bessbrook and Camlough

A group of thieves are on a burglary rampage in south Armagh this evening (Friday). There have been reports of homes...

Cars and office burnt out in Bessbrook and Newry as arson attacks spiral in area

Arson attacks in the Newry and Bessbrook areas have escalated again over the last 48 hours in a what is being described...

‘Patch and mend’ road repair in south Armagh estate ‘ineffective and a waste of money’

‘Ineffective and a waste of money’. That’s how one local councillor has branded the approach by Roads Service to repair road...

School pays tribute to John Paul who endeared himself to many with ‘infectious personality’

A Co. Armagh school has paid tribute to one of its pupils following his shock passing. John Paul Smyth was tragically...

Year in review: A look back at the headlines – the tears and the laughter – as we say goodbye to 2019!

It hardly seems like another full 12 months have passed us by but here we are again, just hours away from...

Post mortem to be carried out on dog which was wrapped in Christmas ribbon and dumped in lake

A post mortem is to be carried out on a dog which was recovered from Camlough Lake. The discovery on Sunday...

Community shock as Maltese terrier tied up in Christmas ribbon and dumped in Co Armagh lake

A south Armagh community have been left shocked following a gruesome discovery in Camlough Lake on Sunday. A small Maltese terrier...

Closures and cancellations in Armagh and beyond tomorrow as 24-hour strike takes hold

Major disruption can be expected at hospitals and health care facilities across the Trust throughout tomorrow as health workers embark on...