SDLP’s Michael Savage to become new chair of Newry, Mourne & Down Council

SDLP Councillor Michael Savage will be named as the new chair of Newry Mourne & Down Council on June 6. It’s...

Giant Adventures festivals back after two-year break

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Giant Adventures festivals, and other events, will return this summer after a two-year break. Wake...

A1 closed after road traffic collision near Newry

Motorists are advised that both lanes of the A1 dual carriageway southbound near the Forkhill Road outside Newry are currently closed....

Newry man pleads guilty to possessing of indecent images of children

Police have welcomed a plea of guilty by a 61-year-old man from the Newry area for possessing indecent and prohibited images...

Lissummon celebrates 50 years with historic tour and exhibition

Marking its 50th anniversary Lissummon GFC held a historic tour and exhibition last Saturday. Hundreds turned out to take part in...

New Newry Mourne and Down councillor’s husband prompted DUP Jim Wells resignation

A newly co-opted Alliance Party councillor is to be first member of the Chinese community on his local authority. Dave Lee...

Elderly priest extinguishes blaze as three youths set fire to books inside Newry church

An elderly priest was forced to extinguish a blaze after youths set fire to booklets inside a Newry church on Monday...

Jobs boost as green light given to build new 32-bedroom budget hotel in south Armagh

A new multi-million pound budget hotel – with 32 bedrooms, dining room, function and conference facilities – is to be built...

BMW M2 stolen from outside Newry home in latest keyless car theft

Police in Newry are appealing for information and witnesses following the theft of a vehicle this morning (Tuesday) from the Elmgrove...

Newry Neighbourhood Renewal Partnership winners at Pride of Place awards

Newry Neighbourhood Renewal Partnership are winners of the City Category for Community Wellbeing in the Pride of Place 2021 Awards. The...

Ukrainian families rehomed in Newry thanks to support scheme

Almost 70 Ukrainian refugee families have been assisted in Newry in just one month. People fleeing Ukraine following the Russian invasion...

Former road sweeper turned councillor gives first hand account of benefits of new £7.4m council fleet

A £7.4m council vehicle fleet expected to be delivered this summer will be a huge relief to employees, according to a...