In Pictures: Newry, Mourne and Down Council celebrates employees with 40 years of service

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Pete Byrne held a special reception on Thursday 20 March, to honour twelve...

Increased fines don’t deter litter louts after dozens of tyres dumped on Slieve Gullion

This was the scene over the weekend as dozens of tyres were dumped on Slieve Gullion mountain in south Armagh. It’s...

Man stabbed outside pub in Culloville

A man was stabbed outside a public in Culloville on Sunday night. Detectives arrested a man following the incident, which happened...

Co Armagh man involved in importing cocaine and money laundering jailed

A Co Armagh man who was involved in the importation of cocaine and cannabis and money laundering of just over £660,000...

Firefighters successfully tackle gorse fire at Flagstaff Viewpoint

A gorse fire was successfully brought under control in south Armagh earlier this afternoon (Monday). Firefighters reacted quickly to stop the...

‘Absolute disgrace’: Pothole plagued south Armagh road ‘not resurfaced in over two decades’

A frustrated south Armagh resident has called for the relevant authorities to repair “what is left of” a local road which...

Only pharmacy in Newtownhamilton sold as owner retires

Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has announced the sale of Clarkes Pharmacy in Newtownhamilton. Clarkes is a busy community...

Shock as Newtown mother-of-ten passes away on St Patrick’s Day

Tributes have been paid following the passing of a Newtownhamilton mother-of-ten. Lynsey Bell – who previously lived in Portadown – passed...

Staff turnaround in Newry Council resulting in major planning delays with ’emails in the ether’

Staff turnaround at a Northern Ireland council has resulted in “emails in the ether” causing major delays for planning applicants. The...

Ex-RUC officer stationed in Armagh faces murder charge after Ombudsman probe

A former RUC officer stationed in Armagh in the 1970s is to be charged with murder and conspiracy to murder. The...

Naming of fourth suspect in south Armagh kidnap case – a year in – ‘bizarre’

An alleged kidnap and blackmail victim who was subjected to a “prolonged and brutal assault” has come forward to name a...

Co Armagh man denies sexually assaulting ex-wife

A Co Armagh man has denied sexually assaulting his ex-wife. The accused – who cannot be named in order to protect...