‘Deeply disturbing’ situation as people found sleeping rough in derelict public toilet facility

Revelations that a number of people are currently sleeping rough in a disused public convenience amenity facility in Newry have been...

Consultation into controversial wind farm application in Mourne Mountains set to end next week

A five-year battle against a wind farm in the picturesque Mourne Mountains looks set to come to a head later this...

Six months jail for man who bit constable’s thumb and broke skin in ‘inexcusable’ assault

A Craigavon man who bit a constable’s thumb breaking skin following his arrest for disorderly behaviour has been sentenced to six...

No funding allocated to allow work on greenways in Newry and Armagh to start this financial year

Hopes for work to start on greenway projects in Newry and Armagh have been dashed with confirmation none are “ready to...

Sadness as popular former Royal School Armagh pupil Jeni dies weeks after starting university

A former Royal School Armagh student has tragically died in England. Named locally as Jeni Larmour, the 18-year-old was discovered at...

One further death from Covid-19 as Northern Ireland sees 462 new cases in 24 hours

There has been one further death as a result of Covid-19 in Northern Ireland. And there have been 462  new positive...

Man convicted of assaulting two officers and litany of drugs offences slapped with £1,120 fine

A Newry man convicted of assaulting two police officers, biting one, and a litany of drugs offences has been ordered to...

Waringstown woman running official London Marathon….around Craigavon Lakes

Waringstown woman Heather Deans is one of around 45,000 people officially taking part in the London Marathon today (Sunday). But there’s...

Man with ‘longstanding’ alcohol problem who assaulted ex handed suspended prison sentence

A Co. Armagh man who assaulted his ex-partner following in argument in breach of a non-molestation order has been handed a...

Man who spat in police cell van en route to custody suite fined £100

A man who spat inside a police cell van whilst being conveyed into custody has been ordered to pay a fine...

Call to repair towpath surface after cyclist sustains injuries when thrown from his bike

A cyclist sustained injuries after being thrown from his bike as he struck a rogue tree root poking through tarmac on...

Woman caught drink driving twice in two weeks gets community service after year without offending

A Newry woman who was caught drink driving twice in two weeks has been sentenced to probation and community service after...