Fears over fly-tipping rise as dumping costs in Newry district increase

A councillor has raised fears of a spike in fly-tipping as commercial costs for household recycling centres increase across the district....

Former police officer will not be prosecuted over nine Co Armagh Troubles murders

A former police officer will not be prosecuted in connection with 10 Troubles murders – nine of which occurred in Co...

Silverbridge kidnap victim subjected to ‘prolonged and brutal assault’

The two men accused of a kidnapping in Silverbridge at the weekend have been denied bail. Padraig Gerard Casey (44), of...

Two men charged with Silverbridge kidnapping to appear in court

Two men have been charged with kidnapping after a man was bundled into a car in Silverbridge and later assaulted over...

Man kidnapped in south Armagh in ‘terrifying ordeal’

Detectives have arrested two men following the report of a kidnapping in south Armagh. It was reported the victim had been...

Armagh student Hannah Hillis celebrates silver medal at WorldSkills UK competition

Eighteen-year-old Hannah Hillis recently won a silver medal at last November’s WorldSkills UK competition in Manchester. Just one and a half...

Concern after three burglaries at homes in Dromintee and Mullaghbawn

There were a number of burglaries reported at homes in Dromintee and Mullaghbawn on Friday evening. Police in Newry are appealing...

Bessbrook stalwart Maureen’s 100th birthday celebrations

The Southern Trust have helped mark a significant milestone for one of their service users – the 100th birthday of Bessbrook...

Newry man who killed friend after setting fires inside victim’s home to spend three-and-a-half years behind bars

A man who admitted to manslaughter after setting several fires inside his victim’s home will spend three-and-a-half years behind bars. Today,...

Newry Council increase rates by 6.41% amid concerns over capital project costs

Newry Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) has struck a rates increase of 6.41% amid concerns capital project costs could “hit...

Long overdue environmental improvement scheme to begin in Bessbrook

Bessbrook is set to undergo a facelift with the commencement of environmental improvement works in the coming weeks. The key aim...

Daisy Hill dietitians ranked among top three in entire UK

Daisy Hill Hospital’s renal dietetics team has been recognised as one of the top three in the UK. The Trustwide renal...