Your health and care services – including chemist rota – over Christmas and New Year

The health and social care system is encouraging everyone to look after themselves, both physically and mentally, and take actions that...

Council Chairperson praises Newry, Mourne and Down’s community spirit in Christmas message

In her Christmas message, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Cathy Mason has thanked all those who devote their...

Brian Phelan murder: Daughter’s emotional statement as impact of killing on family is laid bare

“I hope this bold man can never hurt any child’s father again,” was the concluding line of a powerful and emotional...

‘We are beyond words’ – guinea pigs left to die in ditch in Newry

Two guinea pigs were placed in a ‘Bag for Life’ and left to die along the roadside in Newry. Northern Ireland...

Newry’s £9million Merchant Quay development deferred over parking concerns

Councillors have deferred a decision on a major city centre mixed-use development in Newry. At a meeting of the planning committee...

Lack of live coverage of Council meetings having ‘detrimental impact’ on public confidence

A councillor is pushing a local government authority to have ‘increased transparency and accountability’ when it comes to council meetings. Alliance...

Former clothing store in seaside town to become family entertainment centre

A former Warrenpoint clothing store – which closed in 2019 after more than 70 years trading in the seaside town –...

‘Phenomenal news’: £16.2m award to create ‘world class’ Albert Basin Park in Newry

Newry’s dream of creating a city park looks set to become a reality with Stormont looking set to contribute over £16...

Public called out on ‘disgraceful’ abuse of hospitality workers following vaccine passport rollout

Councillors have condemned ‘disgraceful’ abuse directed at hospitality staff after a rollout of new Covid measures in Northern Ireland. Two Newry,...

Bernard Sanke search: Police recover body from Tollymore Forest Park

Police searching for missing person Bernard Sanke have recovered a body in Tollymore Forest Park. The body was discovered on Thursday...

CCTV evidence ‘might resolve’ case against woman accused of exposing genitals

CCTV evidence “might resolve” the case against a woman accused of exposing her genitals in a supermarket, a court heard on...

Construction companies fined after health and safety failures led to death of worker

Three construction companies have been fined a total of £90,000 after the death of a Co Louth man in a work-related...