Co Armagh’s two council boroughs worst in class for fly-tipping

Co Armagh’s two council boroughs are the worst in Northern Ireland for fly-tipping over the last two years, figures reveal. The...

Bottles, food cartons, tyres and a vacuum cleaner – dumping shame at Co Down beaches!

Plastic and glass bottles, fast food cartons, tyres and even a discarded vacuum cleaner! These were among the rubbish collected by...

‘No public enquiry’ into paedophile priest Michael Finnegan in absence of Stormont Executive

A full public enquiry into clerical abuse – including the sexual abuse perpetrated by paedophile priest Fr Michael Finnegan – cannot...

Men break into house and attack teenage boy with machetes

A number of men broke into a house in Newry and attacked a teenage boy with machetes during the early hours...

Unionist motion to invite Royal newly-weds to visit the Mournes

A motion – which could see Royal newly-weds Prince Harry and Meghan Markle invited to Kilkeel – will be debated next...

Habitat confirms opening timeframe and location for new Newry ‘hub’

The planned Habitat for Humanity store in Newry should be open at the start of September. The charity has now confirmed...

Retired teacher abused students during private tuition sessions

A former teacher at a Newry grammar school has been jailed for 13 years for abusing boys during private tuition lessons....

Resurfacing, grass cutting and weed spraying promised across Newry, Mourne & Down

A “significant programme” of resurfacing works is to be carried out in Newry, Mourne and Down. And an “enhanced grass cutting...

Plans to extend popular holiday caravan park at Cranfield

A caravan park at Cranfield – popular as a close break getaway for many in Co Armagh – is in line...

Fun World Cup penalty shoot-out competition to highlight Men’s Health Week

A fun World Cup penalty shoot-out competition is being organised to highlight and celebrate Men’s Health Week. It is being planned...

Free home safety checks offered to parents of children under five years of age

Parents with children under five years of age can avail of a free and confidential home safety check. The initiative –...

Planners urge refusal for £14m four-star hotel and spa overlooking Carlingford Lough

Planning officials have recommended that a new 100-bedroom hotel and spa overlooking Carlingford Lough should not be allowed to go ahead....