Prestigious honour for Southern Trust anaesthetist

A Consultant Anaesthetist from the Southern Trust has been honoured with an Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland Award....

Man charged with manslaughter and four others arrested following death in Newry

The arrests follow a search of a property in the city yesterday. All five people are currently in custody. A man...

79-year-old woman with pneumonia waited almost three days for hospital bed

The Southern Health Trust has apologised after a 79-year-old woman suffering from pneumonia waited close to three days for a hospital...

New 30,000sq ft Marks and Spencers to open in Newry next month

Marks & Spencer is due to throw open the doors of its massive new Newry store at the start of next...

Officers injured as stolen vehicle rams police checkpoint in Co Down

Five police officers were injured after a stolen vehicle rammed a checkpoint between Newry and Warrenpoint. At approximately 8.40pm yesterday (Monday)...

Major conference to detail ‘hard facts’ Brexit will bring local businesses

A major conference to help businesses in border areas prepare for Brexit is due to take place early next month. It...

Urgent calls for Council to tackle growing issue of gambling addiction

There have been urgent calls for Newry, Mourne and Down Council to adopt a robust strategy to help deal with growing...

Young boxing star responds to accusations made by ‘vigilantes’ on Facebook video

A young boxing prodigy has hit back at online accusations after he was confronted by a so-called vigilante group in Newry...

Traders backing plans for exciting new markets in two Co Down towns

Special farmers, craft and artisan markets could become a regular feature and visitor attraction in both Newcastle and Downpatrick. Plans for...

Mournes and Gullion in bid for world status to reap millions from tourism industry

The Mourne Mountains and Ring of Gullion could be on to a multi-million pound money-spinner if it can successfully secure a...

Major new retail development to be built in between Buttercrane and Quays

The search is on for tenants for a major retail development in Newry – sandwiched between the Buttercrane and Quays shopping...

Delight as funding for community events in district ‘doubled’ by Council

Funding for community-led events in Newry, Mourne and Down will double after councillors agreed upon a proposal this week. SDLP Slieve...