NMD Council Chairperson opens Books of Condolence following Queen’s death

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Michael Savage has opened Books of Condolence following the death of Her Majesty...

Firmus energy announce staggering 56% tariff increase for thousands of customers

Thousands of Firmus energy customers are now facing an eye-watering 56.3% increase on their energy bills, the firm announced this afternoon...

Funeral this week for dad who died in tragic swimming pool accident in Spain

The funeral of a man who died while on holiday in Spain last month is to take place this week. Fifty-three-year-old...

Bessbrook man who launched tirade of abuse at flight attendant over face mask jailed

A County Armagh man who launched a tirade of “foul and abusive” language at a flight attendant when he was ejected...

Family’s heartbreak as dad dies in Spanish swimming pool tragedy

A family have been left heartbroken after the loss of their father in a tragic accident in Spain. Fifty-three-year-old David Hanna,...

Plans afoot to enhance Bessbrook village

Plans are afoot to rejuvenate parts of Bessbrook village. Newry, Mourne and Down Council are carrying out four Environmental Improvement (EI)...

Man found with £100,000 in cash during police operation claimed it was for IVF treatment

A Lithuanian national, who had in his possession approximately £100,000 in euro and sterling notes and claimed the money was for...

Two men to appear in court following guns, cash and drugs seizure in Markethill and south Armagh

Two men are due to appear in court following the seizure of drugs, cash and firearms in County Armagh over the...

Man who accidentally shot himself during ‘merciless’ attack on defenceless victim jailed

A man who shot himself in the abdomen during a family feud and hijacked a car in Dundalk has been handed...

Woman arrested after £100,000 drugs seizure in Bessbrook bailed pending enquiries

A woman arrested following the seizure of £100,000 worth of suspected Class A drug in Bessbrook has been released. The 31-year-old...

Woman (31) arrested after £100,000 worth of drugs discovered in Bessbrook

A woman has been arrested following the discovery of suspected Class A drugs with an estimated value of £100,000 in Bessbrook...

Sadness as family confirm death of missing Bessbrook man Anthony Preece

The family of a Bessbrook man who had been missing for four days have announced his sad passing. Anthony Preece was...