Approval of Newry’s new civic centre and theatre subject to 11th hour deferral

An 11th hour planning submission has deferred the approval of Newry’s new civic centre and theatre. Over £40m worth of investment...

From cafe clubs to Christmas, Newry’s Caring Coins continue to cost-effectively cater for community

A Newry-based charitable organisation that began five years ago with “a bucket at the front door” using “kitchen tiles as a...

USPCA seeking forever home for blind puppy – Bumper

A blind puppy is looking for a very special home with owners who can help him to navigate the world.  Bumper,...

Two men in hospital after attack by gang outside bar in Newry

Detectives are appealing for information following the report of an assault at Trevor Hill, Newry, in the early hours of Sunday,...

Trust’s cervical screening review of 17,500 women reveals no cases of cancer

A major review into the smear test results of more than 17,000 women in the Southern Trust area has found no...

Land of the pothole! Council chairperson raises crisis with Department

A council chairperson has criticised the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) for a failure in road repairs leaving his district “with the...

Tributes to ‘beautiful and kind’ Killeavy mother-of-two who passed away after long battle with illness

Tributes have poured in following the sad and untimely passing of a south Armagh mother-of-two this week. Lisa Owens, from Seafin...

Newry playground named after IRA hunger striker left out of Council’s development plans

A Newry playground named after an IRA hunger striker has been left out of development plans by the local council. A...

‘Staff sickness absence’ causes diversion of maternity patients from Daisy Hill to Craigavon

Ongoing staff sickness absences has result in the periodic diversion of maternity patients from Daisy Hill Hospital to Craigavon in recent...

Daniel Greer: Mourners hear of 16-year-old’s ‘impeccable manners and unfailing gratitude’

Family and friends of Daniel Greer have paid tribute to his life at his funeral mass, where he was described as...

Nine Co Armagh sports club eligible to apply for Electric Vehicle Charge Point funding

Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has welcomed the announcement by the Irish Government that 48 sports clubs – including nine in Co...

Concerns for missing 13-year-old girl last seen in Newry on Friday

Police are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of Tija Urbomaite, who was last seen in the Dromolane Road area of...