Newry traders infuriated after main street cordoned off 10 hours before event

Newry traders were left infuriated this morning as a street in the city was coned off for the Christmas lights switch...

Motorist who called sister to see if she fancied Chinese takeaway served up £100 fine

A Newry man who rang his sister whilst driving to see if she wanted anything from the Chinese takeaway has been...

Insured vehicle for 24 hours to take for MOT but was stopped 30 minutes too late

A man who “misjudged timings” on a 24-hour insurance policy has been given an absolute discharge. Court heard the 23-year-old had...

Traffic delays on A1 due to vehicle fire between Newry and Banbridge

A lorry fire is causing traffic delays on the A1 this afternoon (Monday). Police are advising motorists of likely delays on...

New state-of-the-art tennis ‘bubble’ to be erected in Newry at cost close to £200,000

A state-of-the-art ‘tennis bubble’ will be erected in Newry. The dome will go in place at Our Lady’s Grammar Place as...

New site earmarked for £1.4m Warrenpoint community hub after previous plans fell through

A new community hub for the people of Warrenpoint is expected to be built at Clonallon Park. The costs of the...

Driver travelling at 100mph ‘legged it’ after colliding with crash barrier on A1

A driver, travelling at around 100mph on the A1, made off on foot after colliding with the crash barrier. The incident...

Third conviction for possessing drug results in man being fined £200

A Co Down man with two previous convictions for possession of drugs has been fined £200. The 23-year-old’s legal representative stated:...

Restraining order for man who tried to intimidate ex-partner into dropping charges

A Co Down man who intimidated his ex-partner to drop her harassment case against him has had a restraining order imposed....

Drunk woman who spat in policeman’s face told go to rehab or go to jail

A Newry woman who spat in a police officer’s face and struck out at another has been given the chance to...

Residents urged to be vigilant following spate of car break-ins in Newry

Residents in Newry are being urged to be extra vigilant following a spate of car break-ins in the city this week....

Ambulance volunteer due to sit emergency vehicle driving test banned for excess alcohol

A man who chose to drive his friend’s car as he believed himself fit to do so after consuming alcohol has...