Ambulance wait times labelled ‘scary’ after stroke patient gives up after four-hour delay

Ambulance times have been labelled “scary” as a council hears of a stroke patient giving up after a four hour wait....

Hairdressing salon in Poyntzpass to be converted into pilates studio

A ground-floor hairdressing salon at 16-18 Church Street, Poyntzpass, is to be turned into a Pilates studio. The planning application was...

‘You’ve no sore back, boy!’ Judge lambasts State handing young Newry man benefits

A district judge has lambasted a Newry man for claiming a “sore back” to avoid unpaid work, while having “no problem”...

Lock it down! Minister pledges to ‘get behind’ regeneration of Newry canal

After plans were approved by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) for the regeneration of Newry’s famous canal in April,...

SRC honours Armagh and Portadown students at ‘Celebration of Success’ awards

Students from Armagh, Portadown and surrounding areas were among those rewarded as Southern Regional College held its annual Celebration of Success...

Newry sportswear specialists raise almost £10,000 for Evora Hospice through 5s tournament

Newry’s PLAYR-FIT has proudly presented Evora Hospice with a cheque for £9,650 following the outstanding success of this year’s PLAYR-FIT Business...

Stormont Minister pledges ‘solidarity’ with Haldane Fisher workers as Newry strike nears week four

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has expressed her “solidarity” with the striking workers at Haldane Fisher in Newry as they near the...

Southbound road closure in place on A1 after two-vehicle collision

Motorists are advised of a road closure on the A1 dual carriageway southbound. The road has been closed just after the...

One of Co Armagh’s ‘oldest and largest’ GAA clubs in bid for extension and new gym

Plans have been submitted for an extension to one of Co Armagh’s “oldest and largest” GAA clubs to include a new...

The Whistledown Hotel in Warrenpoint placed on the market after 32 years

The Whistledown Hotel in Warrenpoint has been put up for sale after more than three decades in the hands of its...

Over £10,000 raised for family of tragic Newry girl (6) killed in collision

More than £10,000 has been raised in a matter of days for the family of six-year-old Kourtney Khloe McCormick, who was...

Emergency ‘bleed kit’ and defibrillator earmarked for prominent Newry city centre location

An emergency ‘bleed kit’ – together with a defibrillator – could be installed in Newry city centre. The move is part...