Newry rates set to increase 2.85% – with average household rise of over 90p a month

Rates across Newry, Mourne and Down Distict are to increase by 2.85% in the next financial year. The rate was struck...

New Home to Hospital scheme in south Armagh will be ‘a game-changer’

A new Home to Hospital scheme in south Armagh will be ‘a game-changer’ according to one local councillor. Barra Ó Muirí...

Policing review pledge prompts calls for bollard removal to ‘transform’ Newtownhamilton Square

A promised review of policing in the south Armagh area should include the removal of security bollards in The Square in...

Woman collided with car after trying to overtake four vehicles in one manoeuvre

A woman collided with a car which was making a right turn whilst attempting to overtake four vehicles in one manoeuvre....

Man caught red-handed smoking heroin by police who were called to eject him from house

A man was caught by police red-handed smoking heroin using a tin foil sheet after they were called to eject him...

‘The worst road in the district’ to be resurfaced as part of major south Armagh roads investment

More than half a million pound will be spent on resurfacing three major roads in south Armagh. The Shean Road in...

Tributes paid to James Steen – one of Newtownhamilton and life’s gentlemen

One of Newtownhamilton’s and indeed life’s gentlemen passed away peacefully on Thursday surrounded by his loving family. James ‘Jim’ Steen was...

Residents come to driver’s aid following crash on treacherous road continually ignored by gritters

Residents were quick to come to the aid of a stricken driver following a crash on a treacherous south Armagh road...

New batch of First Responders presented with kitbags and IDs in Newtownhamilton

The latest batch of volunteer recruits for Newtownhamilton and District Community First Responders were presented with their kit bags and ID’s...

How the race is heating up in Co Armagh for one of the coldest General Elections in history

The General Election campaign is in its final throes for the candidates, and with less than 48 hours to go until...

Meet the men in a shed creating sense of well-being and community in Newtownhamilton

A south Armagh community group centred around well-being, togetherness and creating a greener society, will celebrate its first birthday this month....

Newtownhamilton Community Centre launches Christmas programme

Newtownhamilton Community Association has launched a Festive Programme, giving the local community the opportunity to get into the festive spirit. Kicking...