Council buildings – from leisure centres to market – to welcome breastfeeding mums

Public buildings in Newry, Mourne and Down District look set to become ‘welcome’ areas for breastfeeding mums. Sixteen public buildings in...

Council buildings and staff to go ‘dementia friendly’ to improve quality of life for sufferers

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is to go all out to ensure inclusion and promote a better quality of life...

‘Very distinctive’ Pigeon Transporter trailer stolen on Tuesday night

Police are appealing for information after the theft of a “very distinctive” Pigeon Transporter trailer. It has been reported as stolen...

Student caught driving over 70mph just weeks before ‘R’ plates due to come down

A south Armagh student who was clocked speeding at more than 70mph while a restricted driver has been handed four penalty...

Four young people sustain serious injuries after car crashes into wall

Four young people sustained serious injuries after a car struck a wall in Co Down. And police have appealed for witnesses...

Work starts on construction of 300-ton crane after £3m Warrenpoint Port investment

Work has started on the construction of a new crane at Warrenpoint Port following a £3 million investment. The investment forms...

Lord Mayor pleads for return of flag which ‘represents precious memories’ for club

The Lord Mayor has called for the safe return of a flag crudely hoisted onto a bonfire in Portadown. Anti-internment bonfires...

Lord Mayor pleads for return of flag which ‘represents precious memories’ for club

The Lord Mayor has called for the safe return of a flag crudely hoisted onto a bonfire in Portadown. Anti-internment bonfires...

Principal warns schools are facing crisis with ‘no money left to run them’

A local principal has said admissions by the Permanent Secretary of Education over the “considerable strain” facing schools show just how...

Council aims to end ‘dry run’ with hunt for new bar service at city venues

Existing licensed premises are to be targeted in Newry in the hope of providing a bar and hospitality service at two...

Officials asked to tackle ‘unsafe and atrocious’ state of Newry’s roads, footpaths and gullies

Roads and footpaths across Newry city are in an “unsafe and atrocious state” and action must be taken urgently. That’s the...

Co Down davit has new purpose – as signpost to mark exact spot where Lusitania rests

A davit from the ill-fated Lusitania is set to be formally dedicated in Co Cork – after being transferred there from...