Podcast: Seán Treanor and bringing stories to life through Newpoint Players

There are stories to be told everywhere and from everything, says Seán Treanor. And the Newpoint Players Senior Director, Artistic Director...

Man (20) to appear in court charged with burglary of Newry shop

Detectives in Newry have charged a 20-year-old man with burglary. He is due to appear at Newry Magistrates’ Court today (Monday)....

Major £12m plan to build community hub and housing on site of former Newry convent and school

A former convent and primary school in Newry are to make way for a new community hub and housing scheme at...

Syrian family in Newry have windows smashed and home sprayed with racist graffiti

There has been widespread condemnation after a Syrian family in Newry had their windows smashed and racist graffiti sprayed on their...

Belfast Road in Newry closed in both directions following serious collision

There have been a number serious road traffic collisions in the area this afternoon (Saturday). Police are advising the public to...

Man accused of driving under influence of butane and tramadol fails to attend court

A man who is accused of driving under the influence of butane and tramadol has failed to attend court. Prosecution claimed...

Suspended sentence for man who coughed at policeman after claiming to have Covid symptoms

A Newry man who coughed at a police officer after claiming to have Covid symptoms has been handed a suspended prison...

Man punched ex-partner whilst she held her child in ‘atrocious’ attack

A Newry man who punched his ex-partner four or five times in the face and head whilst she held her child...

Man accused of assaulting male and damaging garden equipment to face Crown Court

A Warrenpoint man accused of assaulting a male and damaging gardening equipment will face Crown Court proceedings later this year. The...

Council says ‘We do’ to wedding and conference venue plan to ‘secure survival’ of historic house

Brides-to-be could have an added choice of venue as outbuildings at an historic Newry property are to be converted into a...

Three people taken to hospital following two vehicle collision in Newry

Three people have been taken to hospital following a serious two vehicle collision in Newry this morning (Friday). The collision, involving...

Council motion wants ‘conversion therapy’ ban and recognition of ‘harm it causes to LGBT+ people’

So-called ‘conversion therapy’ – controversially described in some quarters as a ‘cure’ for homosexuality – should be banned outright in Northern...