Resurfacing works in Bessbrook will mean weekday road closures for two weeks

A £95,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on Thomas Street, Bessbrook will commence on Monday, October 12. The improvement work will extend the...

St Paul’s High School in Bessbrook closed due to Covid-19 outbreak among pupils and staff

St Paul’s High School in Bessbrook has been closed due to an outbreak of Covid-19. The school says it has been...

Motorcyclist taken to hospital following Bessbrook collision as police appeal for witnesses

A motorcyclist was taken to hospital following a two-vehicle collision in south Armagh on Saturday (Spetember 26). The collision happened at...

Bessbrook man who punched partner to the head and twisted her wrist fined £150

A Bessbrook man who assaulted his partner by punching her to the head and twisting her wrist has been handed a...

Man who assaulted ex in ‘heat of the moment’ fined £250

A Camlough man who assaulted his ex-girlfriend in the “heat of the moment” during an argument has been fined £250. Court...

Customers tested for Covid on Saturday attend south Armagh pub that evening – all positive on Sunday

A south Armagh pub has been forced to close its doors after a number of customers – who had been tested...

Drink driver who failed to stop for police given three year ban for second offence

A Newry man who was found to be over the limit after failing to stop for police has been handed a...

Full steam ahead for tram car replica and community resource centre in south Armagh village

Plans for an exciting new community venue – complete with meeting rooms and exhibition space – have been given the thumbs-up...

Bessbrook fly-tippers slapped with fines after council investigation tracks down culprits

Fly-tippers who thought they were above the law found out they were far from it after being tracked down and slapped...

Major Bessbrook resurfacing and drainage scheme to start on Monday

Work is due to begin on Monday on a major resurfacing scheme along the Millvale Road in Bessbrook. The £270,000 carriageway...

Man accused of causing GBI by careless driving to face Crown Court

A Bessbrook man accused of causing grievous bodily injury to another male due to the nature of his driving has heard...

The Bessbrook man who died once but buried twice

A contribution from John McCabe’s Facebook group ‘Historical Facts Folktales Myths & Legends Newry & Surrounding Areas’. By John McCabe. In...