Newry man sent his own mum ‘grossly offensive’ text asking her to come into his bedroom

A Newry man sent a “grossly offensive” sexual text message to his own mother asking her to come into his bedroom...

Solution sought as disabled rowers and boat users struggle with jetty access on River Bann

Meetings are to be arranged to discuss ways to improve facilities for disabled rowers and boat users who are struggling with...

Life is better on the water at South Lake Watersports

Splashes, smiles and screams (of joy!) are guaranteed with the multi-activity days for families and kids at South Lake Watersports in...

‘Right-turning lane’ suggested amid campaign for footbridge at Gosford Forest Park

Over the last number of years there have been back-and-forth discussions surrounding the merit of a footbridge at the entrance to...

Calls for tougher action on Aughnacloy littering and illegal dumping of animal carcasses in waterways

Councillor Mark Robinson has called for tougher action to tackle littering in the Aughnacloy area and the illegal dumping of carcasses...

Man said he was going to ‘dig up’ ex-partner’s mum and ‘cut her into pieces’

A 23-year-old told a woman in a phone call: "I am going to dig up your mummy and cut her into...

Decision not to improve safety at notorious Silverbridge cross roads challenged

A report from the Department of Infrastructure that determined a troublesome Silverbridge junction did not meet criteria for improvements has been...

Town centre CCTV cameras tracked down drink driver in Lurgan

Town centre CCTV cameras were used to pinpoint the location of a suspected drink driver who had a young child in...

‘Dun’ deal: Plans to open new Dunelm store at Rushmere given go-ahead by ABC Council

Retail giant Dunelm’s plan to open a new store at Rushmere in Craigavon has been given the seal of approval by...

Lithuanian man appears in court on litany of charges linked to Cullyhanna machete incident

A Lithuanian man has appeared before Newry Magistrates’ Court facing a lengthy list of charges after an incident in Cullyhanna which...

Newry and Crossmaglen playparks most recent to benefit from investment programme

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is continuing with its investment programme to refurbish and enhance play parks across the district....

Men remanded in custody following ‘breeze block’ attack on dwelling in Portadown

Two men have been remanded in custody following a "breeze block"attack on a house in Portadown. A breeze block smashed through...