Jeffrey Donaldson to face Crown Court over historical sexual allegations

The former DUP leader, Jeffrey Donaldson, is set to face the Crown Court over allegations of historical sexual offences. Donaldson (61)...

Councillors seek Newry carpark strategy amid business concerns

A cross party call for a Newry car parking strategy has been given no commitment for review amid council plan to...

Silverbridge woman to present BBC and RTE Irish language radio series

A Co. Armagh woman is set to present a new Irish language radio series telling the stories of Irish women’s lives...

Newry drug dealer who enjoyed affluent lifestyle despite being unemployed jailed

The head of an organised crime gang and daughter of adrug feud murder victim was handed a four year sentence today...

Moira-based animal rescue in emotional appeal to find Titan home before it’s too late

A Moira-based animal rescue centre has issued an urgent appeal to rehome a “great boy” who would otherwise have less than...

Lack of funds sees more than 530 people remain on waiting list for care packages

A lack of funds has been cited as the reason there are currently more than 530 patients in the Southern Trust...

Cuan Mhuire in Newry ‘a sure shield and a shining light’ for our community

“A refuge and a safe harbour for people struggling with addiction” is how Cuan Mhuire in Newry has been described by...

Demand for Children’s Services in Southern Trust greater than ever

Demand for Children’s Services in the Southern Health Trust is greater than ever, according to a senior direct. Colm McCafferty, who...

Midwifery nurse suspended over Covid posts and telling pregnant woman not to wear mask

An award-winning Southern Trust midwife who, during the height of Covid pandemic, told a pregnant shop assistant she should not be...

Smear test reviews to be completed by September

Ninety-four percent of of smear test slides which are currently being reviewed due to inadequate/inaccurate screening have now been processed, according...

Councillors reject DAERA proposal to change bin collection

Newry, Mourne and Down has rejected a Stormont department proposal on a new bin collection policy for households in Northern Ireland....

Man suspected of Newry hit and run which left woman hospitalised caught by Gardai

A man has been arrested and subsequently charged to court in connection with a burglary and hit-and-run road traffic collision in...