A1 to close for long‑awaited clean-up of a ‘shocking’ litter problem

A major Northern Ireland road is set to be closed for a long‑awaited clean-up of a “shocking” litter problem. Newry, Mourne...

Newry car parks could see first ‘parent-child’ bays introduced amid fears of ‘e-scooter threats’

Council parking zones in Newry could become family-friendly for the first time amid concerns of “e-scooter threats”. Councillors have now urged...

Newry man accused of making threats to damage woman’s home bailed

A Newry man charged with making threats to destroy or damage a woman's home and sending a "menacing" message has been...

Almost 8,000 planned surgeries cancelled in Southern Trust over four years

Almost 8,000 planned operations have been cancelled in the Southern Health and Social Care Trust area over the past four years,...

Newry man to stand trial over alleged hijacking and assault on mother

A Newry man accused of hijacking his mother’s car and assaulting her two days after his release from prison has been...

Youths on ‘drug runs’ and safety fears prompt Council action on scramblers

Newry, Mourne and Down District council is to crack down on the illegal use of scramblers due to public safety fears...

Coroner says ‘real urgency to progress’ inquest of missing Armagh man found in car in canal over 20 years ago

A Coroner is to review progress on an historic inquest into an Armagh man whose body was recovered from Newry Canal...

It’s not Groundhog day, it’s Groundhog year’: Ministers debate inadequate home care provision

Concerns over the growing crisis in rural home care provision were shared by cross-party members during Assembly debate this week, with...

Newry man accused of evading tax on over 10 million cigarettes

The case of a Newry man accused of evading tax on more than 10 million cigarettes was opened before Newry Magistrates'...

Newry man caught riding e-scooter while disqualified and in possession of cannabis

A Newry man who was caught riding an electric scooter while disqualified – and found in possession of cannabis – has...

Chemistry teacher Elise has all the ‘elements’ for excellence as she scoops top UK awards

A Newry-based chemistry teacher has proven she has all the ‘elements’ for excellence after being recognised by one of the UK’s...

Concerns over enforcement ‘flaws’ as hundreds of parking fines overturned in Newry and Armagh

A significant number of parking fines issued in Newry and Armagh have been successfully appealed over the past three years –...