Recommendation to refuse seven-bedroom guesthouse at Killeavy Castle overturned on ‘anomaly’

Councillors have unanimously overturned a refusal for a south Armagh hotel development in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The...

Co Armagh man who went to park to feed ducks acquitted of possessing handgun

A Co Armagh man who went to the park to feed the ducks but who found himself charged with possessing a...

New council tourism brand using country name ‘Ireland’ branded ‘divisive’ and ‘insulting’

A new tourism branding for Newry, Mourne and Down has been ratified this week despite unionists’ concerns over its “divisive” and...

Multiple reports of sexual activity in children’s play park in Newtownhamilton

Concerns have been raised over inappropriate sexual behaviour in a children’s play park in Newtownhamilton. There were two reported incidents of...

Sinn Féin’s Conor Murphy to step down as Economy Minister

South Armagh MLA Conor Murphy has stepped down from his position as Economy Minister. Sinn Féin vice president and First Minister...

Judge rescinds reporting restriction for Co Armagh sex offence accused after Press challenge

A judge has rescinded a reporting restriction banning the naming of an alleged sex-offender who threatened to self-harm if identified. John...

Funeral to be held for ‘one of a kind’ Co Armagh father-of-four Brendan Carr

The funeral of a highly-respected and hugely popular father-of-four from Belleeks will take place on Wednesday morning. Brendan Carr passed away...

First look at proposed state-of-the-art recreation hub at Camlough Lake

The provision of facilities at Camlough Lake took a step closer with the submission of a planning application for new Recreational...

Intoxicated motorist found driving in Crossmaglen with missing tyre

A motorist has been caught by police travelling not only whilst double the legal limit, but with no tyre on the...

Bessbrook PS – inspired by little Olly Cartmill’s story – raise over £300 for Kidney Care UK

Three year old Olly Cartmill, from Newry, who received a life-saving kidney transplant from his granny Michelle, has inspired the boys...

DUP attack on south Armagh ‘cheap political stunt’ as policing review is praised

Criticism has been directed at a DUP MLA who said the ramming of patrol cars in south Armagh has coincided with...

Minister confirms over £220,000 funding for Newtownhamilton facelift

Over £220,000 has been earmarked for a town centre spruce-up in Newtownhamilton. Confirmation of the facelift came from Communities Minister Gordon...