Man accused of playing ‘principal role’ in running cannabis grow houses refused bail

A man accused of playing a “principal role” in running several cannabis grow houses has been refused bail. Valentinas Samusevas, with...

Unite ballots 4,000 NI health workers for strike in early 2023

Nearly 4,000 more health and social care workers across Northern Ireland have begun balloting for strike action, Unite the union said today....

Newry murder: £20,000 for info that leads to conviction of Mark Lovell’s killers

A £20,000 reward has been offered up for information that leads to the conviction of those responsible for the murder of...

Firmus energy customers in Co Armagh to see 20.5% reduction in tariff

Firmus energy, has today (Tuesday) announced that it will be reducing its tariffs for customers in the Ten Towns Network area...

Co Armagh man denies manslaughter of 14-year-old niece after tragic farm accident

A County Armagh man is to stand trial for the manslaughter of his 14-year-old niece following her tragic death on his...

Newry Royal Mail whistleblower claims overtime is banned with public being ‘ripped off’

A Royal Mail whistle-blower has alleged “a second class service is being provided for first class postage” saying “staff overtime work...

Newry woman who assaulted ambulance staff told her life since 2017 has been ‘a horror story’

A Newry woman who assaulted ambulance members who came to her house to help her has avoided prison. Laura Joan Fitzpatrick,...

Newry’s ‘Black Santa’ John Dalzell gears up for 31st annual Christmas Hospice Sit-Out

Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas in Newry without the sight on John Dalzell and his famous fundraising cart in aid of the...

Council provides safe locations for anyone affected by domestic violence    

A council has introduced 14 ‘Safe Place’ locations for people affected by domestic and sexual violence. Newry, Mourne and Down District...

Newry man caught ‘red-handed’ with over £11,000 of cannabis

A Newry man who was caught “red-handed” with over £11,000 of cannabis and paraphernalia at his house has been sentenced to...

Police renew appeal to find killers of ‘much-loved husband and father’ in Newry

Detectives investigating the murder of Mark Lovell in Newry on Thursday are continuing to appeal to the public for their assistance...

Newry murder: Man shot at close range in ‘brutal’ killing named by police

Police have confirmed the name of the man murdered in Newry on Thursday, December 1. He was 58-year-old Mark Lovell. He...