Unionist motion to suspend Newry ‘refugee scheme’ branded ‘dog whistling to the far-right’

A unionist move to suspend a Newry “refugee scheme” has been thwarted by a majority vote amid a sinister threat campaign...

Newry man to be sentenced for indecent assaults from almost 20 years ago

A Newry man is to be sentenced in Belfast Crown Court later this month for two indecent assaults on a female...

More than £67,000 raised for cyclist with aggressive brain cancer

A fundraising campaign has captured hearts across Northern Ireland after friends of Warrenpoint cyclist, Paul launched an appeal to help him...

Newry-based charity which supports grieving families after road traffic collisions to hold first ‘Walk for Safer Futures’

Families who have lost loved ones on Northern Ireland’s roads are to stage their first ever charity walk to raise awareness...

Man jailed for manslaughter of Newry employee as business handed £120,000 fine

An employee and business found guilty of contributing to the workplace death of a man in Newry four years ago have...

Plans for controversial Rathfriland bedsits withdrawn after 52 objections

A planning application for the change of use of an existing retail unit and garage/store into two bedsits at Caddells Lane,...

Newry man accused of serious assaults on a woman is set to go on trial

A Newry man accused of ten charges relating to the serious assaults of a woman – including AOBH and non-fatal strangulation...

Cllr slams council official on for ‘scandalous lies’ made shortly after paying respects over daughter’s coffin

A Co Down councillor has slammed an unidentified council official for allegedly making “scandalous” claims against him shortly after paying respects...

Killeavy man accused of setting brother’s vehicles on fire last weekend

A Killeavy man has appeared in court accused of an arson attack on three vehicles belonging to his brother on Saturday...

Information sought in relation to Newry assault

Police in Newry are appealing for witnesses to an assault in the Heather Park / Stream Street area. The incident is...

Vandalism of treasured Wee Binnian mountain branded ‘absolutely disgraceful’

An environmental conservation trust has branded vandalism on the side of rocks at the summit of Wee Binnian “absolutely disgraceful”. A...

Newry man made dangerous bid to flee on foot from police across unlit A1 carriageway

A Newry man has been fined after admitting possessing cannabis and running across both carriageways of the A1 in the dark...