Newry man who wielded machete to ‘defend himself’ jailed

A Newry man who wielded a machete in the street to “defend himself” after accosting a dangerous driver has been jailed....

A1 near Newry closed in both directions following serious collision

Emergency services are currently dealing with a serious road traffic collision on the A1 outside Newry this evening (Wednesday). Motorists are...

Police officers escape injury after vehicle rammed in Forkhill

Two police officers have escaped serious injury after their vehicle was rammed in Forkhill last night (Tuesday). It happened around 9:35pm...

Hatchet-wielding burglars leave Newry house empty-handed following scuffle with homeowner

A pair of hatchet-wielding would-be thieves left a Newry home empty handed after a scuffle with the homeowner. Detectives have, this...

Newry Leisure Centre users ‘unhappy with facilities’

Newry Leisure Centre (NLC) members are being left “incredibly frustrated” at being unable to gain access to its facilities, councillors have...

Council admits safety offences arising from death of electrician in Slieve Gullion Forest Park

Newry, Mourne and Down District council today admitted health and safety offences arising from the tragic death of an electrician who...

Majority ‘decline’ repeat smear test despite concerns over 17,000 results flagged

The Southern Health Trust has said the majority of women contacted regarding a repeat smear test following recent concerns over earlier...

Attempted break-in in Rathfriland ‘sent shockwaves through our peaceful town’

Despite the valiant efforts of one homeowner to force a crowbar-wielding would-be thief from his Rathfriland, the incident has “sent shockwaves...

Department pledges independent review into Newry flooding

A review is to be held into last month’s flooding in Newry following a meeting to press for answers on failures...

Newry hero Sean Hollywood to be commemorated with Blue Plaque

On the anniversary of his 80th birthday, the Ulster History Circle will commemorate Sean Hollywood (1943-1998) – teacher, actor and director,...

Thief armed with crowbar forced out of house in thwarted burglary attempt

Police are appealing for information following a report of burglary at residential premises at the Dromore Street area of Rathfriland on...

Over 20 council properties in use have asbestos but it’s refusing to tell public which ones

Over 20 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council  properties in use have been identified as containing asbestos. The heat resistant product,...