Closed Newry Sports Centre contents could be given away to local sports clubs

Contents of the former Newry Sports Centre are expected to be given away to local clubs and individuals. Newry, Mourne and...

Four people rescued and treated for hypothermia in Mournes

Four people were rescued and treated for hypothermia in the Mourne Mountains yesterday (Saturday) evening. Shortly after 5pm today, the Mourne...

Ambulances ‘taking over three hours to respond to calls’ in areas like south Armagh

Ambulance Service bosses have been told of claims of patients waiting up to three hours for an emergency vehicle to respond...

Two reports of £10,000 thefts as detectives in Newry investigate ‘BT’ scam

Detectives in Newry have issued a warning to members of the public following the reports of two scams on Friday, January...

Police charge three men and a woman with drug-related offences

Three men have been charged with possession of a Class A controlled drug – namely heroin – and are due to...

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...