Council appointing ‘Chewing Gum Ambassador’ to tackle sticky subject

A Northern Ireland council is appointing a ‘Chewing Gum Ambassador’ and sending workers onto the streets with backpack cleaners to tackle...

Awards for south Armagh village shop that went extra mile during pandemic

A family-run shop, which went above and beyond to help customers during the pandemic, has scooped two gold awards in a...

‘Outstanding’ A-Level results at St Joseph’s High School in Crossmaglen

Big things are expected in the future for St Joseph’s Crossmaglen pupils as the school has paid tribute to all pupils...

Camlough residents concerned over proposed phone mast

A group of Camlough residents have raised concerns about plans for a phone mast close to their homes. A planning application...

Thieves target ‘elderly and vulnerable farmers’ in south Armagh

Heartless thieves are preying on elderly and vulnerable farmers in south Armagh. And Sinn Féin councillor Oonagh Magennis has said that...

Major investment and jobs for south Armagh with plans to build six industrial units

Crossmaglen could be set for a major industrial development with the potential to create over 50 jobs during construction and when...

Revealed: Newry, Mourne and Down councillors paid almost £800,000 in allowances

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s elected representatives claimed almost £800,000 in allowances in the last financial year. The figures, released...

NMD Council using puppet to ramp up dog fouling campaign

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has relaunched its public awareness campaign to tackle the ongoing issue of dog fouling and...

‘All Prods ar targets’ – outrage as sectarian graffiti painted across Newtown road

Threatening graffiti painted across a local road has been described as a “very sinister development”. And the vandalism has been reported...

Former Armagh GAA star Jamie Clarke signs for Newry City AFC

Former Armagh and Crossmaglen GAA star Jamie Clarke will once again lace up his shooting boots as he swaps Gaelic for...

UUP councillor ‘would not support any type of reference of an Irish unity group’

A Rangers football top wearing Newry councillor has failed to win a vote to dismiss an Irish unity proposal. David Taylor...

Crossmaglen schoolboy Luke (15) fighting for life after suffering stroke in his bedroom

A young Crossmaglen schoolboy is fighting for his life in hospital after suffering a stroke in his bedroom at home on...