Boat removed from Newry Canal three months after it sank causing city power outage

An electricity outage that saw the scoreboard at county GAA match go blank is being linked to the removal of a...

‘Amazing support’ as collections raise almost £30,000 for Southern Hospice in one day

A Big Bucket Collection that took place in 18 towns and villages has raised £29,177.40 for the Southern Area Hospice in...

Industrial action across Newry district to continue into next week as negotiations stall

Industrial action at Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) will extend into next week as confidential negotiations have failed to...

Newry driver left woman with life changing injuries as she was ‘thrown in air’ crossing road

A driver who left a lady with life changing injuries after he “inextricably failed to see her” crossing the road was...

Public consultation on plans to develop new state of the art ‘Innovation Centre’ in Newry

One of Northern Ireland’s largest educators has launched a public consultation on plans to develop a new state of the art...

Second NI paedophile given lifetime anonymity over self-harm threat

A second convicted paedophile in Northern Ireland has been afforded lifetime anonymity after threatening to end his own life if his...

Bessbrook man supports two charities by hosting concert on his 60th birthday

Bessbrook man Andrew Moore recently celebrated his 60th birthday by hosting a charity concert in the village community centre. Andrew, who...

‘Unacceptable’ as boat remains in Newry Canal three months after sinking

Newry, Mourne and Down Council has been criticised over a three month failure to remove a sunken boat from a canal...

Co Armagh businessman charged with laundering £6 million

A Co Armagh businessman has been charged with laundering £6 million. Although he did not appear at Newry Departmental Magistrates’ Court...

Co Armagh man who stabbed taxi driver to death back in court accused of assaulting mother

A man who twice stabbed a taxi driver and left him to bleed to death alone on a rural road is...

‘Significant stress’ for Newry election candidate after home daubed in sectarian graffiti

The home of Newry Aontú election candidate has been targeted by sectarian graffiti The culprits daubed the words ‘Aontú IRA out’...

Three local women selected for Miss Northern Ireland 2023 finals next month

Three local women have earned their place in the finals of the Miss Northern Ireland 2023 contest next month. Hopefuls descended...