Armagh and Newry among five worst in NI for parking tickets in 2017

Newry ranked as the most prolific area for parking tickets outside Belfast last year – with Armagh coming in at fifth,...

Council to agree process to implement new Irish language bursary scheme

Councillors in Newry, Mourne and Down have agreed a process for the implementation of an Irish language bursary scheme. People living...

Man arrested over shocking rape and attempted murder of 8-year-old girl in 1994

An arrest has been made by police investigating the shocking rape and attempted murder of an eight-year-old girl in Newry almost...

Southern Trust raise profile of children in care with events in Newry and Craigavon

The Southern Trust had information stands displayed in Craigavon and Newry this week to celebrate Care Day NI, an event co-ordinated...

Council’s tug-of-war over ill-fated Lusitania ‘landmark’ after owner asks for it back

An artefact from the ill-fated RMS Lusitania – which forms the central feature of a Co Down landmark – could find...

Former electrical store hoping for new lease of life – as a church

A former electrical store in Newry could be given a new lease of life – as a church. Murphy’s Electrical store...

Third public realm scheme expected to be designed and delivered in Newry

A third major public realm scheme is on the cards for Newry. It would cover Lower Hill Street, O’Hagan Street, Mill...

Police issue warning over Facebook Marketplace and Buy & Sell pages

Police in Newry have issued a warning following a number of scams involving Facebook Marketplace and a number of Buy &...

Co Down forest park could be transformed in multi-million tourism and recreation plans

A Co Down forest park could be in for a multi-million pound makeover if all goes according to plan. Substantial funding...

Council propose visiting Portugal, Russia and USA to scope out Warrenpoint cruise potential

Moves are in the pipeline to try and sell Warrenpoint as a key destination to cruise ship operators. And Newry, Mourne...

Major innovation conference proposed to attract jobs and investment for Newry

Approval is being sought to stage the first of what could become an annual innovation conference in Newry to highlight all...

Council expected to ditch newspaper advertising unless legally obliged

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is considering stopping placing advertisements in newspapers – unless legally obliged to do so. A...