Sinn Fein MP says Newry bonfire bedecked with slogans and flags ‘anti-republican’ and ‘hate crime’

Those responsible for burning flags and slogans – which have been branded a ‘hate crime’ – are “under no circumstances acting...

Police asked to probe ‘hate crime’ as ‘despicable and sickening’ slogans placed on Newry bonfire

Police are being asked to investigate those behind the placing of flags and slogans on a bonfire in Newry. Ulster Unionist...

Local businesses in running for Independent Retail Awards gong

The Independent Retail Awards are all about the contributions of the local retailers to the local community. The black-tie ceremony will...

94 new jobs to be created thanks to £7m investment by Newry sandwich company

Close to 100 new jobs are being created by with news of a £7 million investment by a Newry-based sandwich business....

Motion claims ‘obvious deterioration’ in grass cutting carried out in local Housing Executive estates

Northern Ireland Housing Executive officials could be called to task over what has been described as an “obvious deterioration” in grass...

Council asked to bin its ban on families planting memorial trees to loves ones in local parks

A ban on the planting of memorial trees in council-owned parks in the Newry district could be challenged. A notice of...

Man who assaulted staff member at mental health unit and set fire to bed for sentencing next month

A Newry man who assaulted a member of staff at a mental health unit and set a bed alight will be...

BBC bosses may be asked to meet OAPs to hear their views on move to take away free TV licence

BBC bosses could be asked to meet with old aged pensioners from the Newry district and tell them face-to-face why they...

Police find man who smashed woman’s plant pots at home with his clothes covered in soil

A Newry man who damaged a woman’s pant pots outside her home has been fined £250 and ordered to pay £60...

Man facing 25 charges including making and distributing indecent images of children

A 21-year-old male has been charged with 25 charges including possessing, making and distributing indecent images of children. Other charges include...

CCTV captures man stealing remote control from Sky kiosk at shopping centre

A Newry man who stole a remote from a Sky kiosk has been handed a £75 fine and ordered to pay...

‘Aggressive’ patient assaulted two police officers at hospital after taking New Year’s Eve overdose

A man who assaulted two police officers who were monitoring him due to his aggression at Daisy Hill Hospital has been...