Lurgan survivor of Newry mother and baby home asking for help in getting justice

A survivor of a Newry mother and baby home has called for international assistance to help the PSNI bring criminal allegations...

Council appointing ‘Chewing Gum Ambassador’ to tackle sticky subject

A Northern Ireland council is appointing a ‘Chewing Gum Ambassador’ and sending workers onto the streets with backpack cleaners to tackle...

Cat trapped in snare found hanging from fence in Newry

A cat was discovered trapped in a snare by two members of the public in Newry. The helpless and defenceless male...

‘How much is a life worth?’ Over 70% of defibrillator funding rejected

An undisclosed report from a council area has been criticised for rejecting funding for over 70 per cent of lifesaving defibrillator...

Revealed: Newry, Mourne and Down councillors paid almost £800,000 in allowances

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s elected representatives claimed almost £800,000 in allowances in the last financial year. The figures, released...

Pedalling for Paws from Newry to Scarva and back with the USPCA

Northern Ireland animal welfare charity, the Ulster Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (USPCA), has announced the return of...

Two weeks of overnight road closures in Newry city centre to facilitate £515,000 resurfacing works

A £515,000 resurfacing scheme on A28 Trevor Hill/Upper Water Street/Abbey Way, Newry will commence on Monday, August 29. The improvement work...

‘Always the joker’: Family to host Father Ted quiz in memory of much-loved brother

Relatives and friends of Newry man Jason O’Hanlon are hosting a Father Ted themed quiz to raise vital funds for local...

Dads and sons score for hospice with Friends United charity football team

A group of footballing dads who set up an under-13s charity team are about to hold their final match next Sunday,...

NMD Council using puppet to ramp up dog fouling campaign

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has relaunched its public awareness campaign to tackle the ongoing issue of dog fouling and...

Former Armagh GAA star Jamie Clarke signs for Newry City AFC

Former Armagh and Crossmaglen GAA star Jamie Clarke will once again lace up his shooting boots as he swaps Gaelic for...

UUP councillor ‘would not support any type of reference of an Irish unity group’

A Rangers football top wearing Newry councillor has failed to win a vote to dismiss an Irish unity proposal. David Taylor...