Newry rates set to increase 2.85% – with average household rise of over 90p a month

Rates across Newry, Mourne and Down Distict are to increase by 2.85% in the next financial year. The rate was struck...

Man assaulted with baseball bat in hospital following Newry burglary

A Newry man was beaten with a baseball bat after two men entered his home with the intention of burgling it...

Council could axe fireworks displays and funding in interests of animal welfare

Newry Council could turn its back on the use of fireworks in the district in the interests of animal safety. A...

‘Lack of post-primary school places’ in south Armagh causing ‘real difficulties’ for families

Department of Education officials have been asked to investigate and address concerns over perceived pressures on post-primary schools in south Armagh....

Selected MOT centres to open on Sunday to get ‘priority customers tested and back on the road’

MOT centres in Newry and Craigavon will be among those to open (tomorrow) Sunday to try and “increase capacity” in the...

£5m shops and multi-storey apartment blocks to breathe new life into Newry city site

A new £5 million retail and residential development has been earmarked for Newry city centre which could create scores of new...

Council may make formal response to A1 enquiry seeking ‘urgent upgrade’ to road

Newry Council is being asked to make a formal submission to a public enquiry into the A1 proposals and call for...

Elderly woman robbed of cash during distraction burglary at her home

An elderly woman has been robbed during a distraction burglary in Newry. The incident happened between 5pm and 6pm on Monday...

Young people with Down’s Syndrome to enjoy youth group thanks to £10,000 Lottery cash

A charity which offers support to people with Down’s Syndrome has been awarded a £10,000 lottery grant to run a youth...

Seven admit multiple terrorist charges which came to light after Newry surveillance op

Seven men will be sentenced in March after admitting to a total of around 40 terrorist charges at Belfast Crown Court....

Man (35) charged with attempted murder following Newry stabbing

A 35-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder following a stabbing incident in Newry on Friday night. The incident left,...

Newry stabbing: 41-year-old man left with ‘life-changing injuries’

A man has been left with what are being described as “life-changing” injuries following a stabbing incident in Newry on Friday...