Decision to refuse controversial housing and bridge overturned on appeal

A controversial housing development and bridge in Newry has been given the go-ahead – after a decision by council to refuse...

Ice-cream heaven as Nugelato reveals plans and location for new outlet

It has been a huge hit since the first outlet opened on the promenade in Newcastle three years ago today. Nugelato...

Wall murals designed by local students unveiled at Daisy Hill Hospital’s children’s unit

A series of wall murals designed by local students has been unveiled at the Children and Young People’s Unit at Daisy...

Co Armagh’s two council boroughs worst in class for fly-tipping

Co Armagh’s two council boroughs are the worst in Northern Ireland for fly-tipping over the last two years, figures reveal. The...

Bottles, food cartons, tyres and a vacuum cleaner – dumping shame at Co Down beaches!

Plastic and glass bottles, fast food cartons, tyres and even a discarded vacuum cleaner! These were among the rubbish collected by...

‘No public enquiry’ into paedophile priest Michael Finnegan in absence of Stormont Executive

A full public enquiry into clerical abuse – including the sexual abuse perpetrated by paedophile priest Fr Michael Finnegan – cannot...

Men break into house and attack teenage boy with machetes

A number of men broke into a house in Newry and attacked a teenage boy with machetes during the early hours...

Unionist motion to invite Royal newly-weds to visit the Mournes

A motion – which could see Royal newly-weds Prince Harry and Meghan Markle invited to Kilkeel – will be debated next...

Habitat confirms opening timeframe and location for new Newry ‘hub’

The planned Habitat for Humanity store in Newry should be open at the start of September. The charity has now confirmed...

Retired teacher abused students during private tuition sessions

A former teacher at a Newry grammar school has been jailed for 13 years for abusing boys during private tuition lessons....

Resurfacing, grass cutting and weed spraying promised across Newry, Mourne & Down

A “significant programme” of resurfacing works is to be carried out in Newry, Mourne and Down. And an “enhanced grass cutting...

Plans to extend popular holiday caravan park at Cranfield

A caravan park at Cranfield – popular as a close break getaway for many in Co Armagh – is in line...