Newry, Mourne & Down Council strikes 2022/23 rate – what does it mean for the district?

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has tonight (Monday) struck a district rate for the April 2022 – March 2023 financial...

Man accused of entering as trespasser and sexual assault to face Crown Court

A Newry man who is accused of entering a property with intent to commit a sexual offence is to face Crown...

Armagh company fined £2,000 over pollution which led to major Callan River fish kill

An Armagh company has been fined £2,000 after a major fish kill on the Callan River, near Milford. Callan Renewables Ltd...

‘Business investment’ torpedoed hopes of new Portadown school site five years ago

A “major business investment” torpedoed hopes of a site being secured for a new-build Portadown Integrated Primary School five years ago,...

Grieving parents in NI will now be entitled to two weeks’ statutory paid leave following death of child

Grieving parents in Northern Ireland will be entitled to two weeks’ statutory paid leave following the death of a child or...

Covid-19: Six deaths reported since Friday as Robin Swann wants restrictions removed ‘this week’

There have been six further Covid-related deaths reported in Northern Ireland since Friday – two in the last 24 hours. The...

Bail refused in armed robbery cases after accused identified by distinctive tattoo

A Banbridge man suspected of two armed robberies who was identified by a distinctive tattoo has been refused bail. It further...

Emergency motion for debate to demand Daisy Hill surgery move ‘reversed’

An emergency notice of motion has been tabled for debate by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council to bring pressure to...

Co Armagh man arrested after gardaí car rammed following Dundalk pursuit

A County Armagh man was arrested after a gardaí patrol car was rammed in Dundalk over the weekend. A man in...

Minister of State says Armagh City of Culture bid could ‘turbocharge’ local economy

The Minister of State for Northern Ireland has said the city’s Culture bid has his “full throttle support”. During a visit...

Puppy farm horror prompts council motion urging new animal welfare forum

An animal welfare forum could be established across Newry, Mourne and Down following the growing number of cruelty cases across the...

Armagh policeman who lost sister to racism improving life for the next generation

An Armagh man, who is a senior officer with the PSNI and president of the National Black Police Association (NBPA), has...