Co. Armagh man guilty of raping and sexually assaulting niece on multiple occasions

A Co. Armagh man has been found guilty of raping and sexually assaulting his underage niece. Previous court proceedings heard that...

Uninsured teen caught over twice the limit in morning after detection

An uninsured teenager who was caught over twice the legal limit in her mother’s car in a morning after detection has...

Sinn Fein councillor installed as new first citizen of Newry Mourne and Down District

Sinn Fein councillor Cathy Mason has been installed as the new first citizen of Newry Mourne and Down District Council. The...

Delight as three Newry, Mourne and Down beaches retain blue flag status

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is celebrating Cranfield, Tyrella and Murlough beaches retaining their Blue Flag status. Keep Northern Beautiful...

Firefighters tackling large blaze at Albert Basin in Newry

Firefighters are currently dealing with a large blaze at the Albert Basin in Newry. Four crews are currently at the scene...

Support the work of Southern Area Hospice by joining its online lottery

Southern Area Hospice Services are delighted to launch their lottery online at www.southernareahospiceservices.org/lottery-support-us. Hospice supporters can now register to donate just...

Man (41) to appear in court following A1 drugs seizure worth £900,000

A man is to appear in court following the seizure of around £900,000 worth of drugs on the A1 on Wednesday....

Man who headbutted woman and smashed her phone jailed for eight months

A Newry man who headbutted a woman and smashed her mobile phone has been sentenced to eight months in prison. Sentencing...

Young Poyntzpass singer who lost his speech to Covid releases country classic to raise funds for charity

A talented Poyntzpass singer-songwriter, who was struck down by Covid-19 in January, completely lost his power of speech but, incredibly, not...

Newry gym owner to ‘fight’ Covid breach charges ‘no matter what’ bodycam footage shows

A Newry gym owner accused of breaching Covid regulations will be contesting charges “no matter what” the content of police bodycam...

Cloughoge house fire: Man arrested on suspicion of murder

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following a fatal house fire on the outskirts of Newry last week....

Southern Trust’s elective caesarean maternity team’s first birthday

The Southern Trust’s elective caesarean section maternity team is celebrating its first birthday. Set up to ensure that planned caesarean sections...