Concern as Halifax announces plan to close Newry branch

The announcement that Halifax is to close its Newry branch on November 8 is a matter of “deep concern”,  a Sinn...

Vandalism at Newry children’s centre will have ‘detrimental impact’ on hundreds of families

Vandalism of a Newry children’s centre will have a “detrimental impact” on hundreds of local families who use its service. The...

Teenager charged with ramming police car leaving two officers in hospital

Two police officers were taken to hospital after being rammed by a car in Rathfriland on Monday. A 17-year-old male has...

Man sustains head and facial injuries after fight in Newry street

Police are appealing for information following a report of an assault in the Mall area of Newry in the early hours...

Heartbreak as hugely popular Newry café closes due to ‘shocking rises in cost’

A popular Newry café is the latest business to announce its closure due to the “shocking rises in costs”. The Velveteen...

‘I’ll miss you son’ – shock at sudden passing of young Newry dad

The father of a young Newry man has expressed his “great sadness” at the sudden passing of his son. Paul Devlin-Maguire,...

Traffic arrangements for Twelfth celebrations in Armagh, Aughnacloy and Newry

Thousands are set to attend large Twelfth parades across the area and further afield. Armagh will host the largest of those...

Security at Craigavon and Daisy Hill hospitals to trial body worn cameras for staff safety

In a bid to reduce violence and aggression against staff, the Southern Trust security team is trialling body worn cameras at...

Soldier sexually assaulted woman as she lay ‘unconscious’ in bed

A soldier who sexually assaulted a woman as she lay “unconscious” in bed following a house party has walked free from...

Southern Regional College present £21,000 to Air Ambulance NI

In 2019, Southern Regional College announced Air Ambulance NI (AANI) as their official charity partner. The announcement saw a renewal of...

Man hit across head with brick and stabbed in early-morning Newry attack

A man is in hospital after he was struck across the head with a brick and stabbed during an unprovoked attack...

Keady schoolteacher who sent threatening letters to colleagues and investigators looking into exam cheating jailed

A former Keady schoolteacher who helped students cheat on GCSE exams before sending anonymous letters threatening “violent action” to colleagues and...