Traffic collision forces closure of road near Newry

Watsons Road outside Newry is currently closed due to a road traffic collision. The closure is in place from its junction...

SDLP select new councillor in Newry following departure of Michael Savage to city Chamber

The SDLP has selected a new councillor in Newry following the departure of Michael Savage last month. Killian Feehan, from Bessbrook,...

Police appeal after burglars force entry to two houses in Newry

Detectives in CID are investigating two burglaries in Newry. The first break-in at a property on Ballyholland Road was reported to...

Man sentenced in Newry court following extradition from Republic of Ireland

A man was sentenced at Newry court yesterday (Tuesday) following extradition from the Republic of Ireland on criminal property charges. Michael...

Statue unveiled of legendary NI goalkeeper Pat Jennings in hometown of Newry

Hundreds gathered in Newry as a statue dedicated to legendary Northern Ireland goalkeeper Pat Jennings was unveiled to rapturous applause. The...

Each day ‘death trap’ A1 upgrade delayed sees ‘potential for someone else to lose their life’

Urgent upgrades to “one of the busiest roads in Ireland” have been called for by elected reps labelling it a “death...

Council seeks floods review – and ‘significant’ financial package to save businesses and jobs

An “urgent” independent review of the causes and failures behind the “catastrophic” floods in Newry and Downpatrick is to be initiated...

One person taken to hospital following serious collision on A1

One person has been taken to hospital following a serious collision on the A1 on Tuesday morning. The southbound lanes, near...

A1 closed southbound following serious collision between car and tractor

Emergency services are currently dealing with a serious road traffic collision on the A1 this morning (Tuesday). The A1 southbound is...

Spooky Newry fundraising display open for final donations after ‘packed’ Hallowe’en night

An annual front-garden Hallowe’en display in Newry that has been fundraising for six years has been extended to the weekend to...

Politicians demand ‘immediate support packages’ for all hit by floods devastation

Political representatives have been calling for an “immediate package of support” to help businesses and residents left devastated by this week’s...

Newry counts cost as further rain warnings and Storm Ciaran set to wreak more misery

Newry is continuing to count the cost of utter devastation as a result of unprecedented floods – and bracing itself for...