Court told largest ever UK catfish case involves almost 60 alleged blackmail victims

The largest case of so-called cat-fishing in the UK involves almost 60 alleged blackmail victims, a court heard on Wednesday. Previously,...

Woman spotted with bottle of gin in car mounted kerb as she exited service station

A Newry woman has been handed a three year driving ban for her third drink driving conviction, although only her second...

Man accused of causing grievous bodily harm and robbery to face Crown court

A Ballymartin accused of causing grievous bodily harm and robbery will face Crown Court proceedings this November. The 35-year-old is also...

‘Deeply disturbing’ situation as people found sleeping rough in derelict public toilet facility

Revelations that a number of people are currently sleeping rough in a disused public convenience amenity facility in Newry have been...

Consultation into controversial wind farm application in Mourne Mountains set to end next week

A five-year battle against a wind farm in the picturesque Mourne Mountains looks set to come to a head later this...

Six months jail for man who bit constable’s thumb and broke skin in ‘inexcusable’ assault

A Craigavon man who bit a constable’s thumb breaking skin following his arrest for disorderly behaviour has been sentenced to six...

No funding allocated to allow work on greenways in Newry and Armagh to start this financial year

Hopes for work to start on greenway projects in Newry and Armagh have been dashed with confirmation none are “ready to...

Man convicted of assaulting two officers and litany of drugs offences slapped with £1,120 fine

A Newry man convicted of assaulting two police officers, biting one, and a litany of drugs offences has been ordered to...

Man who spat in police cell van en route to custody suite fined £100

A man who spat inside a police cell van whilst being conveyed into custody has been ordered to pay a fine...

Woman caught drink driving twice in two weeks gets community service after year without offending

A Newry woman who was caught drink driving twice in two weeks has been sentenced to probation and community service after...

Driving ban for man who ‘stopped for a drink’ on his way home from work

A Newry man who was caught over the limit after stopping for a drink on his way home from work has...

Teenager who spat at police who gave him lift home and abused hospital staff hit with £650 fine

A Newry teenager who spat at police who gave him a lift home after urinating in public and abused staff at...