Local post-primary schools to get extra places for expected increased demand in September

A number of local schools have been granted extra places to cope with an expected increase in demand this September. The...

Calls for local St Patrick’s Day parades to be cancelled over coronavirus fears

A Sinn Fein councillor has called on Council to cancel all local St Patrick’s Day parades in the borough. Willie Clarke...

Plans to build £17.4m college in borough to meet growing demand for integrated education

A new college to meet the growing demands for integrated education could be built in the borough – at a cost...

Council to consider £10,000 sponsorship as NI Tourism Awards come to district for first time

The Northern Ireland Tourism Awards are to be held in Newcastle this year – with Newry, Mourne and Down District Council...

Council may sign ‘Sister Cities’ agreement in China to form closer links and international relations

International relations with China could be stepped up a gear locally with Newry, Mourne and Down District Council considering a ‘Sister...

Church schools network ‘governed by Holy Bible’ seeks public funding to create new grammar

A global network of church schools is hoping that approval will be given – and public funding provided – for a...

Men accused of aggravated burglary on pensioner’s home appear side-by-side in dock

Two Newry men were remanded into custody today (Monday) accused of aggravated burglary at a pensioner’s home on Sunday morning. Standing...

Staggering number of potholes reported as Co. Armagh takes top spot in league table

A staggering 44,000 potholes were reported in the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon area over a three-year period. And its second only...

Woman in her 70s refuses to hand over car keys to burglars armed with hammer

A woman in her 70s was confronted at home by two men armed with a hammer. They demanded she handed over...

Council could consider viability of DNA testing to identify owners who fail to clean up dog mess

Dog owners who fail to clean up mess after their dogs foul in public places could be caught using very scientific...

Mother and son from Bessbrook and young man from Newry killed in N1 crash

Tributes have been paid to a Co. Armagh mother and son killed in a fatal crash on the N1 in Co....

Three people killed in road collision near Ravensdale

Three people have died following a two-vehicle road collision on the N1 less than a mile from the Armagh border. The...