Major south Armagh road closed due to serious collision

Emergency services are currently dealing with a serious road traffic collision in south Armagh this morning (Thursday). Police are advising motorists...

Council re-think Bessbrook Christmas tree following resident backlash

The residents of one County Armagh village have finally received a new Christmas tree, following outrage at the previous tree’s condition,...

Pensioners seeking Credit Union loans to buy bread and milk

Pensioners hit by the cost of living crisis are seeking small loans from the Credit Union to buy bread and milk,...

South Armagh businesses donate items worth thousands for local families in Christmas appeal

A campaign by a Camlough beauty clinic to help people in need this Christmas has already received around £11,000 worth of...

Fears raised over war between rival Newry and south Armagh drug gangs as woman denied bail

Fears have been raised over an “ongoing feud” between drug gangs in Newry and south Armagh. The claim was made by...

Jonesborough accountant for drug smuggling gang facing jail in New Year

A Jonesborough accountant for a drug smuggling gang has been warned he faces the prospect of jail in the New Year....

South Armagh ‘must be given proper inclusion’ in Council’s tourism plan

A public meeting in Forkhill heard how South Armagh must be included in council’s tourism plan going forward. Sinn Féin Councillor...

First refuse collection vehicles hit Newry streets as part of £7.4m council fleet investment

The first refuse collection vehicles in a £7.4 million fleet investment by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council are now in...

Toddlers and parents locked out of south Armagh community centre after repairs dispute

South Armagh toddlers and parents have officially been locked out of a community centre this Christmas as a health and safety...

Co Armagh woman ‘suspected driving force’ behind vast NI human trafficking and brothel-keeping operation

Two people have been remanded in custody following a vast multi-agency investigation into human trafficking, brothel-keeping and controlling prostitution. Appearing by...

Construction company and council in court over electrician’s death in Slieve Guillion Forest Park

A construction company and district council have been charged with offences arising from the death of an electrician who was killed...

‘Worrying’ figures as employee sickness at NMD Council rises to almost 20,000 days last year

Employee sickness levels at a Northern Ireland council has risen to almost 20,000 days in the last year. A new human...