Concerns over Council’s ‘City of Sanctuary’ status could encourage ‘illegal immigrants’ into district

The DUP has raised concerns a council’s welcome status for refugees could create a “serious situation” if it encourages “illegal immigrants”...

Viable explosive device found at scene of south Armagh arson attack

A viable explosive device was discovered at the scene of an arson attack in south Armagh on Monday morning. Detectives in...

Investigation launched after a number of cars set on fire in south Armagh

A number of cars have been set fire at a property in south Armagh overnight. Police are appealing for information following...

Man kicked partner in stomach and punched her head while she was at her place of work

A man who kicked his partner in the stomach and punched her in the head while she was at her place...

Two arrested in Portadown while 14-year-old detained in Newry on suspicion of riot

Police came under attack during a fifth consecutive night of disorder which has resulted in more arrests and officers injured. Over...

Pedal to the metal! Fire damaged Newry businesses’ redevelopment recommended for approval

Plans to redevelop two Newry businesses, which were incinerated in a fire last year, have been given a provisional green light...

Restoration works for 18th Century Newry Ship Canal approved

The 300-year-old canal structure, listed as a scheduled monument, opened in 1742 and is one of the oldest man made canals...

Retired priest accused of serious physical and sexual assaults over 45 years ago

A retired priest has appeared in court charged with a series of historic sexual offences dating back to 1979. Patrick Oliver...

Parents of Newry boy seeking access to ‘life changing’ drug react to Trust’s ‘ludicrous’ cost estimate

The family of a Newry boy fighting for access to a new “life-changing” medication are now challenging the Belfast Health and...

Police alerted after whistle-blower raises ‘concerns’ at NMD Council

The PSNI has been alerted after a whistle-blower raised ‘concerns’ over an issue at a Northern Ireland council. Police have confirmed...

Newry man to face Crown Court over alleged attempted sexual communication with child

A Newry man accused of attempted sexual communication with child is to appear in the Crown Court later this year.... This...

Man accused of breaking woman’s front tooth allegedly threatened her with BB gun to drop complaint

A man accused of assaulting a woman leaving her with a smashed front tooth and later threatening her with what was...