Man who tried to start fight outside bar told ‘when the drink is in, the sense is out’

A Co Down man who tried to start a fight outside a bar has been ordered to pay a fine of...

NHS staff to receive 50% discount at Newry, Mourne and Down leisure facilities

Half-priced leisure facilities for all NHS staff in Newry, Mourne and Down will set the council back £25,000 over the next...

Helicopter, dog section and organised crime units carry out police operation on A1

Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Unit supported by colleagues from District policing teams, Interceptor Unit, Tactical...

Popular tourist sites across Newry, Mourne and Down to share in £279,000 funding

A collection of popular tourist sites across Newry, Mourne and Down District Council will share more than £279,000 of funding for...

‘Exodus was forewarned’ as sixty NHS staff leave Southern Trust in first seven months of 2021

More than 500 NHS staff in Northern Ireland have left their jobs in the first seven months of 2021. SDLP MLA...

Major £2.9 million flood alleviation scheme begins in Newry

A £2.9 million flood alleviation scheme on tributaries of the Newry River in the city has commenced today (Monday). AG Wilson...

Police appeal for sightings after van reported acting suspiciously in Newry

Detectives in Newry are appealing for witnesses after a van was seen acting suspiciously in the city yesterday (Saturday) afternoon. A...

Man who posted sexual images of ex-partner on explicit site ‘destroyed’ her life

A man who posted sexual images of an ex-partner on an adult website has been sentenced to five months in prison...

A1 at Newry closed following road traffic collision

The A1 Dublin Road at Newry is currently closed due to a road traffic collision this afternoon (Saturday). The southbound lane...

Man barred from Buttercrane accused of stealing £250 worth of custom Zippo lighters

A Newry man who is barred from entering Buttercrane has been charged with burglary after allegedly stealing £250 worth of custom...

A1 improvement scheme should face no ‘unnecessary delays’, says MLA

Upgrades to one of Northern Ireland’s busiest roads, the A1 dual carriageway should face no “unnecessary delays”, a Sinn Fein MLA...

Man who damaged parents’ door and was found in possession of hammer fined £550

A Newry man who was found in possession of diazepam and a hammer after damaging his parents’ door has been ordered...