Contentious Newry relief road experiences £22m shortfall as Minister continues to review environmental concerns

A controversial relief road – designed to provide an alternative route to Dublin that avoids Newry City centre – is already...

‘No suggestion’ that Southern Trust outage that effected 1,600 patients was ‘cyber related’

The Minister of Health has confirmed that there is “no suggestion” that a major IT outage within the Southern Health Trust...

BMW and Audi ram police cars in dramatic weekend incidents in Moy and Newry

Two police vehicles were rammed in separate incidents in Moy and Newry over the weekend. In Dungannon, a white BMW failed...

Heartbroken parents speak out on school avoidance saying education system failing children

Home schooling parents have warned neurodiverse children in Northern Ireland are being “failed by the education system”. Heart-breaking real life experiences...

Coastguard hail ‘two lives saved’ after young brothers rescued from Carlingford Lough

Two young boys were dramatically rescued from Carlingford Lough on Sunday after getting into difficulty while paddleboarding. Kilkeel Coastguard confirmed their...

Police appeal after scrambler and car collide at Newry cemetery gates

Police are appealing for information following a serious two-vehicle collision at Monks Hill Road in Newry on Thursday morning. Inspector Connolly...

Teen airlifted to hospital after scrambler crash at Newry cemetery gates ahead of burial

An 18-year-old man was airlifted to hospital after his scrambler bike collided with a car at the entrance to Monks Hill...

Major Kilbroney Park sport plans saved from scrap heap

A major £2.2m sports plan has been saved from the scrap heap as a council change of direction aims to “right...

Southern Trust confirms IT systems restored but disruption to surgeries and appointments continues

The Southern Health Trust has confirmed that the major IT issues which caused widespread disruption across its services on Wednesday have...

Southern Trust cancels surgery and outpatient appointments for Thursday as IT disruption continues

The Southern Trust has confirmed that widespread disruption to its services will continue into Thursday as engineers work to resolve ongoing...

‘I do not deserve to be spat at’: Councillor responds to ‘wave of abuse’ after being labelled ‘traitor’

A NMD councillor has spoken out after being targeted with online and verbal abuse over his stance on a controversial Council...

IT issues causing havoc for Southern Trust as hospital appointments cancelled and ambulance diverts in place

Patients are being advised not to attend “hospital or community services” appointments in the Southern Trust today. It comes after confirmation...