Council asked to support changes allowing officials to ‘request surrender’ of alcohol in public areas

A notice of motion will see Newry, Mourne and Down District Council asked to back proposed changes to public drinking laws...

Pair accused of cannabis cultivation in Crossmaglen denied bail as forensic evidence returned

Forensic evidence has been returned in the case against two men accused of being concerned in the operation a cannabis "grow...

Calls for immediate removal of unionist flags in Bessbrook

A Sinn Féin councillor has called for the “immediate” removal of unionist flags erected across the centre of Bessbrook, claiming their...

Cullyhanna woman ordered Class A drugs off internet in her own name and to her home address

A Cullyhanna woman who ordered powerful painkillers – including Class A drugs – online in her own name has been fined...

Crossmaglen driver’s story that he ‘didn’t know’ he was banned branded ‘nonsense’ by judge

A Crossmaglen man who claimed he “didn’t know” he was already banned from driving when stopped behind the wheel in Newry...

‘Unforeseen issues’ delayed progress of Newtown police station works, say police

Strcutural surveys conducted at the start of the first phase of redevelopment works at Newtownhamilton Police Station revealed “unforeseen issues” which...

Teenager caused £3,000 worth of damage to car outside Newry nightclub in early hours

A Bessbrook teenager ran after a car outside a Newry city centre nightclub in the early hours of the morning before...

Major £500,000 investment in new Camlough Community Centre

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is investing £500,000 to help develop a new community centre featuring a multi-sports hall in...

Former Crossmaglen GAA treasurer denies child sex abuse allegations

The former treasurer of Crossmaglen Rangers GAA club appeared in court today (Thursday) to deny child sex abuse allegations. Thomas McKenna...

Judge gives Bessbrook man ‘one chance’ bail over alleged Facebook threat to ex-partner

A Bessbrook man has been granted one final chance at bail after appearing in court accused of breaching a non-molestation order...

Silverbridge man wanted on serious drug charges arrested at Liverpool Airport on return from Amsterdam

A 20-year-old Silverbridge man accused of being involved in a significant drugs operation was arrested at Liverpool's John Lennon Airport on...

Camog and Gaels who held Guard of Honour for Crossmaglen club legend ‘did her proud’, say family

The camogs and Gaels who lined out for a Guard of Honour at the funeral of Crossmaglen’s Margaret McConville “did her...