Council holds ‘no record’ of lakes’ pollutant

Pollutants causing two council maintained lakes to shut-down to the public have not been recorded by the local authority, it can...

Solemn commemorations take place to mark 50th anniversary of Kingsmills Massacre

A series of solemn commemorations are taking place across South Armagh to mark the 50th anniversary of the Kingsmills Massacre, one...

Newtown development site could see 35 new homes built with social housing boost

Up to 35 new homes could be built in Newtownhamilton… with approximately one quarter of those builds to be assigned as...

Two churches in Newtownhamilton burgled on Christmas Day

Two churches in Newtownhamilton were burgled on Christmas Day. Police have issued an appeal after it was reported that sometime between...

Patrol vehicle rammed in Forkhill and 14 officers assaulted in night of mayhem across southern area

Police are appealing for information after two police officers were injured when a car rammed their patrol vehicle in the Church...

South Armagh man found in possession of firearm which ‘appeared to be wiped clean of any fingerprints’

A south Armagh man who admitted possessing a firearm which "appeared to be wiped clean of any fingerprints" has been spared...

Bessbrook man was carrying knife because he ‘had problems with other individuals’

A Bessbrook man has appeared in court after admitting to possessing a knife in a public place during an incident outside...

Crossmaglen farmer struck two boys multiple times with plastic pipe for trespassing on his land

A 74-year-old Crossmaglen farmer who chased and struck two young boys several time with a blue stick after they trespassed on...

Convicted paedophile and horse stabber accused of breaching animal possession disqualification

A convicted paedophile who stabbed a horse in a “grotesque act of revenge” has appeared in court in relation to breaching...

Tributes paid to longstanding Mullaghbawn doctor honoured as Papal Knight of St Gregory

Tributes have been paid to a longstanding Mullaghbawn community doctor who was additionally honoured as a Papal Knight of St. Gregory....

How many more? Another crash prompts calls for urgent safety measures at Ford’s Cross in Silverbridge

Politicians have renewed demands for improved safety at Ford’s Cross in Silverbridge following another serious crash at the troublesome intersection. Sinn...

138-year-old rural South Armagh Gaelic club aim to raise £50,000 for ‘essential works’

A GAA club in the heart of rural South Armagh is hoping to raise £50,000 to perform essential works to help...