Cycling club back with fundraising event after two-year break, with hospice set to benefit

A cycling club is aiming to raise around £2,000 for the Southern Area Hospice by holding a long distance ride around...

Superb effort sees James Reel Play Park plans lodged 10 months after tragic loss

A tremendous community spirit and a family’s determination have seen proposals now drawn up for the construction of the new James...

Ten calves valued at around £8,000 stolen in Lislea

A County Armagh farmer has been left reeling after 10 calves, valued at around £8,0000, were stolen over the weekend. Police...

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...

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...

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...

Motion urges anonymous social media account ban to oust bullies and trolls

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is to discuss the merits of calling for a ban on anonymous social media accounts...

From tepees to tea-room: Exciting new glamping site overlooking Camlough Lake approved

A stunning new glamping site overlooking the picturesque Camlough Lake – complete with a communal campers’ ‘hub’ and cafe/tea-room – has...

Overnight road closure in Mullaghbawn due to tractor and tanker ‘obstruction’

Motorists are advised that the Glendesha Road outside Mullaghbawn is currently impassable. The Carrive Road junction is closed caused by an...

Operation Encompass: Police to share domestic abuse details involving children with schools in Newry and south Armagh

Schools across the Newry and south Armagh area are to join Pilot Programme, Operation Encompass. The programme, which is already operational...

Suspected puppy farm dog dumped in ditch put to sleep after ‘distressing neglect’

A suspected puppy farm dog – a victim of what the USPCA describes as a “really severe case of animal neglect...

Forkhill ‘has lost a gem’ – a ‘one of a kind’ and ‘unorthodox’ character who changed things for the better

Mourners at the funeral of one of Forkhill’s most prominent residents heard how she dedicated so much of her time improving...