Serious road traffic collision closes A1 in both directions at Newry

There has been a serious road traffic collision on the A1 near Newry this morning (Friday) Motorists are advised that the...

‘A gentleman and sporting icon’: Tributes as football legend Jimmy Davis laid to rest

Soccer stalwart Jimmy Davis, who was “synonymous” with football in the Newry area, has been laid to rest today (Thursday) following...

Southern Trust health chief’s home care package advice criticised

The Southern Trust chief executive has been criticised for suggesting hospital patients should leave wards with incomplete home care packages. The...

Alleged drug dealer driving ‘naked from waist down’ when he rammed police car, court hears

An alleged drug dealer was driving “naked from the waist down” when he rammed a police vehicle with his van, a...

Concerns raised over closure of Newry swimming pool until New Year

Concerns have been raised over the closure of Newry swimming pool, which is expected to be out of action until the...

Council chairman’s concerns as daughter delayed 14 hours in Emergency Department

A council chairman has raised “personal” concerns over A&E waiting times after his own daughter was forced into a 14-hour wait...

Southern Trust hoping reduce expenditure by offering agency and locum workforce full-time contracts

The Southern Health and Social Care Trust is hoping to fill its vacant posts and look at offering some of its...

Camino de Santiago walkers needed to support Southern Area Hospice

Southern Area Hospice Services are looking for participants to join them on their next Camino de Santiago walk. Participants will take...

Man (29) to appear at special court sitting following aggravated burglary in Newry

A 29-year-old man is to appear at a special court sitting on Saturday following an aggravated burglary in Newry. The suspect,...

Masked men armed with knife and hedgecutters assault occupants before ransacking Newry home

Three masked men armed with a knife and hedgecutters assaulted the occupants of a Newry house. Police are appealing for information...

Minister overturns decision and grants approval for luxury hotel and spa at fire-ravaged Mourne Park House

A decision to refuse permission for a luxury multi-million pound hotel and spa at Kilkeel – which would create around 70...

Protest ongoing in Newry against removal of Greenbank’s 200-year-old oak trees

A protest is currently ongoing in Newry in opposition to the removal of 200-year-old oak trees by contractors. Environmental activists are...