Newry teen launches online Girlguiding unit for isolated girls across UK

A Newry teenager, who shielded for 15 months to protect her sister during the Covid pandemic is launching a virtual Girlguiding unit...

Council opposes electronic border checks as it would ‘sabotage tourism in NI’

An electronic Northern Ireland border has been rejected by a council over fears of “tourism sabotage” despite unionist calls for heightened...

Christmas joy for Southern Area Hospice as Newry Santa Dash returns

It’s the sign that Christmas is almost here  – the unforgettable sight of dozens of red-suited Santas  racing through Newry city...

Angry DUP councillors storm out of Newry Council chamber in protest

Angry DUP members have stormed out of a council meeting in “protest” during a debate on inviting the Taoiseach to Newry....

Three people taken to hospital following multi-vehicle Newry collision

Three people were taken to hospital following a multi-vehicle collision in Newry on Monday evening. Police are this morning appealing for...

Warrenpoint Road in Newry closed following serious three-vehicle collision

Emergency services are currently dealing with a serious three-vehicle collision in Newry this evening (Monday). Motorists are being advised that the...

Time to ‘de-militarise’ Newry courthouse as it ‘projects a bad image of our area’

Strong calls have been made to “de-militarise” Newry Courthouse. The courthouse, situated on new Street, is a prominent building in the...

Sadness as popular Poyntzpass coffee house closes after eight years

A hugely popular coffee house in Poyntzpass will close its doors for the final time on Wednesday. Owners of Petty Sessions,...

Cullyhanna man led police on car chase through Newry forcing traffic to take ‘evasive action’

A Cullyhanna man charged with a litany of motoring offences – including leading police on a car chase through Newry –...

Man dies in collision involving tractor and car on A1 near Newry

A man has died following a two vehicle collision on the A1 near Newry this morning (Friday). It is understood the...

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...