Aontú selects Aidan Gribbin to contest Upper Bann in Assembly Election

Aontú have selected Aidan Gribbin, a community activist and father of two, to contest the Assembly Elections in the Upper Bann...

Mother of murdered two-year-old Ali Jayden Doyle granted compassionate bail

The mother of two-year-old Ali Jayden Doyle, who died after sustaining what was described as a “extensive non-accidental head injury”, has...

Former Council-employee turned councillor to stand for Assembly as Independent

A former council employee who was the shock win at the last local authority election when he topped the polls is...

Travelling couple Cormac and Cliona living the dream after converting van during Covid

Two young people whose plans were derailed because of Covid have been ‘living the dream’ after converting a van and touring...

Rushmere ‘in discussions’ on Sainsbury’s unit, with Primark news creating ‘demand’

Rushmere Shopping Centre has confirmed it is in positive discussions with a number of very interested parties about the taking over...

£200,000 traffic signal upgrade at busy Newry city junction now complete

Work on a £200,000 upgrade to traffic signals in Newry has been completed. The project centred on the lights at the...

Reports of major broadband blackout in South Armagh and Newry areas

Parts of Newry and South Armagh are currently experiencing a broadband blackout. Sinn Fein MLA Conor Murphy said parts of his...

Covid-19: Eight deaths and almost 3,000 new cases reported in last 24 hours

There has been eight further Covid-related deaths reported in Northern Ireland in the last 24 hours. The total number of deaths...

Republicans ‘extend hand of friendship’ as Queen’s jubilee motion passed without hitch

Republicans have voted to allow citizens and community organisations of Newry, Mourne and Down District to apply for Council funding to...

Camlough tractor run ‘Keep er lit for PIPS’ in memory of Stephen Farrell

After two extremely successful Truck shows in 2018 ‘Keep Er Lit for Ellen’ and 2020 ‘Keep Er Lit for Kayden’ were...

Police in keyless car theft warning after car stolen from driveway of house

Police are warning car owners to be vigilant after another keyless theft, this time in the Ardglena Grove area of Dungannon....

Firefighters tackling major gorse fire outside Rathfriland

Firefighters are currently battling a major gorse fire in the Mournes this afternoon (Tuesday). Police have closed the Rostrevor Road in...