Co Down forest park could be transformed in multi-million tourism and recreation plans

A Co Down forest park could be in for a multi-million pound makeover if all goes according to plan. Substantial funding...

Man fined for urinating on Co Armagh war memorial

A Lurgan man has appeared at court charged with urinating on a Co Armagh war memorial as “he could not hold...

‘Highly intoxicated’ man abandons Subaru following one-vehicle RTC

A Lurgan man appeared in court charged with twice refusing to give a breathalyser test following celebrations on July 12. Stuart Wilson,...

Councillors spend Saturday highlighting problems on ‘death trap’ B31

The main Newtownhamilton to Armagh Road has been described as a “death trap” and so bad that two councillors from separate...

Council propose visiting Portugal, Russia and USA to scope out Warrenpoint cruise potential

Moves are in the pipeline to try and sell Warrenpoint as a key destination to cruise ship operators. And Newry, Mourne...

It’s the dogs! Armagh’s doggie day care that offers the ‘VIP’ experience

Has your dog had a ruff day all at home on their own, or in need a grooming to look fabulous...

Armagh student over the moon after winning two-week Space School place in USA

A student at Southern Regional College’s Armagh Campus is set to experience a once in a lifetime opportunity after winning a...

Major innovation conference proposed to attract jobs and investment for Newry

Approval is being sought to stage the first of what could become an annual innovation conference in Newry to highlight all...

Revised legislation call to trace culprits after latest tyre dumping incident

Further calls for tougher enforcement have been sounded after the latest incident of tyres being dumped in south Armagh. Two piles...

Teenager high on Xanax and cannabis crashed car after visiting dying grandmother

A 19-year-old woman appeared at court this week after crashing her car with both Xanax and cannabis in her system, whilst...

Council expected to ditch newspaper advertising unless legally obliged

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is considering stopping placing advertisements in newspapers – unless legally obliged to do so. A...

Balloon and lantern release ban shot down with calls for rethink of proposals

A proposal to ban balloon and lantern releases from council-owned properties has NOT been passed. Instead, the issue is to be...