Sinn Fein defers council’s 2024-27 Irish Language policy but has not said why

Newry Council’s Irish Language Strategy has been deferred by Sinn Fein with the party refusing to disclose its reasons in chambers....

Rostrevor sports group raise £41,500 for prostate cancer research

Cyclists from the Rostrevor-based Rossi Amateur Sports Group met Professors, Oncologists and Researchers at Queens University Prostate Cancer Research Centre recently...

‘No movement’ on alternatives to £44m Mournes Gateway gondola project

A council pledge to seek alternatives to the £44m Mournes Gateway gondola project has “offered no movement” as objectors fear the...

Community rally behind south Armagh man who took gravely ill while on holiday with wife

A fundraising evening will be held next month for a popular south Armagh man who fell critically ill while on holiday...

South Armagh man accused of trying to decapitate victim in ‘extremely violent’ attack

A south Armagh man who allegedly tried to cut off a man’s head was today ordered to stand trial accused of...

Southern Trust to review records of 17,000 women over smear test result concerns

The Southern Health Trust is to review the records of 17,000 women over concerns around smear test results over a 13-year...

Newry-based USPCA issue guidance for American XL Bully owners

The Newry-based charity, Ulster Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (USPCA) has issued new guidance for owners of the...

Hiking Hens raise over £14,000 at ‘Loop for Luke’ as fundraising goal for vaccine nears reality

A women’s hiking group have raised over £14,000 towards funding a precious vaccine after their ‘Loop for Luke’ saw 200 walkers...

USPCA in Newry say dumping of three kittens ‘devastating’

The USPCA in Newry say they are “truly shocked” after a three kittens were dumped in the area. Earlier today (Friday),...

Legacy of McCann’s Bakery in Newry goes on display at museum

A temporary exhibition on the history and legacy of McCann’s Bakery is now on display at Newry and Mourne Museum. Newry,...

Alternative to £44m Mournes Gateway gondola to be considered

A proposal to seek an alternative to the multi-million pound Mournes Gateway development is to be presented to the project board...

Council calls on Department to pause removal of emergency surgery from Daisy Hill

The Department of Health is being urged to pause the removal of emergency general surgery services from Newry until a long...