£5m shops and apartments plan for Newry would create in the region of 85 jobs

A new £5 million shops and apartments development in the heart of Newry could create in the region of 85 jobs....

Teenager spat in mother’s face and threw kettle of boiling water at her

A Newry teenager who spat in his mother’s face and threw a kettle of boiling water at her but missed has...

Former Armagh school teacher jailed for eight years for ‘appalling campaign of abuse’ against young girl

A paedophile pensioner and former Armagh school teacher who subjected a girl to what a judge described as an “appalling campaign...

Concerns raised over Halloween bonfire collection and potential for large gathering

A large group of people have started collecting materials for a bonfire in Warrenpoint prompting fears over safety at Halloween. Sinn...

Camlough man tried to photograph 15-year-old girl in changing cubicle at leisure centre

A Camlough man who attempted to take an image of a 15-year-old girl in a cubicle at Newry Leisure Centre has...

Court told largest ever UK catfish case involves almost 60 alleged blackmail victims

The largest case of so-called cat-fishing in the UK involves almost 60 alleged blackmail victims, a court heard on Wednesday. Previously,...

Woman spotted with bottle of gin in car mounted kerb as she exited service station

A Newry woman has been handed a three year driving ban for her third drink driving conviction, although only her second...

Man accused of causing grievous bodily harm and robbery to face Crown court

A Ballymartin accused of causing grievous bodily harm and robbery will face Crown Court proceedings this November. The 35-year-old is also...

‘Deeply disturbing’ situation as people found sleeping rough in derelict public toilet facility

Revelations that a number of people are currently sleeping rough in a disused public convenience amenity facility in Newry have been...

Consultation into controversial wind farm application in Mourne Mountains set to end next week

A five-year battle against a wind farm in the picturesque Mourne Mountains looks set to come to a head later this...

Six months jail for man who bit constable’s thumb and broke skin in ‘inexcusable’ assault

A Craigavon man who bit a constable’s thumb breaking skin following his arrest for disorderly behaviour has been sentenced to six...

No funding allocated to allow work on greenways in Newry and Armagh to start this financial year

Hopes for work to start on greenway projects in Newry and Armagh have been dashed with confirmation none are “ready to...