Drink driver caught driving mother’s car without insurance or full licence gets 12 month ban

A Newtownhamilton provisional licence holder who was caught driving his mother’s car whilst over the limit and without insurance has been...

Man caught videoing mother and daughter in toilets at Buttercrane Shopping Centre

A man who was caught videoing a mother and daughter in a Newry shopping centre toilet has been ordered to pay...

‘Huge frustration’ after arson attempt at old youth club in Newtownhamilton

Arsonists attempted to set fire to an old youth club gymnasium in Newtownhamilton on Monday night. A number of youths were...

Driver accused of causing serious injury to man on Markethill road to face trial next month

A driver accused of causing serious injury to another man following a crash on a Markethill road more than two years...

Shocking scene as mountain of rubbish dumped on scenic Fews Forest walking route

Just when you think you cannot possibly be surprised by scenes of fly-tipping, there’s this! This was the shocking scene on...

Man says son ‘afraid to walk about Newtownhamilton’ after late night assault by gang of men

A Newtownhamilton man says his son is afraid to walk about the town after being assaulted by a group of males...

Man (31) arrested after arson attack on house in Newtownhamilton

Detectives are investigating a fire at a property in Newtownhamilton last night (Friday). Shortly before 10.45pm police on patrol in the...

Newtownhamilton mourns loss of second community stalwart in less than a week

A south Armagh community is mourning the loss of a second well-known and respected member in less than a week. Denis...

Community in mourning following sudden passing of ‘one of life’s unique gentlemen’

A south Armagh community is mourning following the sad and sudden passing of a ‘good friend’ to many. Newtownhamilton Community Association...

‘Massive rush’ to recycling centres over – time to reinstate Newtownhamilton and extend opening hours

Calls have been made to re-open Newtownhamilton recycling centre – one of only two in the borough to remain closed during...

Champion jockey Brian Hughes returns at Southwell to begin defence of crown

Champion jockey Brian Hughes begins the defence of his title at Southwell today (Wednesday) as National Hunt racing returns to the...

Newtown volunteers deliver 1,700 packages to local residents with plans to alleviate holiday hunger

Since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, Newtownhamilton Community Association has delivered almost 1,700 packages to families and vulnerable residents across...