Following flooding in the district, the council delivered the first phase of business support and issued payments of £7,500 to approximately 114 businesses, with the scheme closing in December 2023. buff.ly/3XKBtmC

Funded through the Shared Island initiative, a collaboration supported by InterTradeIreland, Invest NI, and Enterprise Ireland, the programme is set to begin in mid-October and aims to create a supportive environment for 35 women entrepreneurs. buff.ly/3BjKytN

Three men, aged 25, 27 and 58, were arrested this morning, (Wednesday, September 18), following searches in the Newry area. buff.ly/4e8Piky

The offences are all alleged to have been committed on September 16. buff.ly/4grYsdA

Fíachra Ó Dúill, James Doyle and Cailíosa NíDhúill all won World Doubles titles at the recent Wallball World Championships which took place in the Sports Arena, University of Limerick. buff.ly/4esyfto

The Mary Joseph ship, which was built in 1877 and registered in Newry, also has a regional importance for Kilkeel harbour as the first ship to be equipped for prawn fishing in 1954. buff.ly/4ddjNES

Irish artist, Jacqueline Rooney, whose work is inspired by breathtaking natural beauty around her Rostrevor home on the shores of Carlingforfd Lough, has created a bespoke series of designs which Kukoon have transformed into beautiful rugs. buff.ly/4ew3eoJ

The Newry City AFC Academy were back in action last weekend with the U11s, U15s and U16s on display. buff.ly/3XNE5jI

The council has conducted 13 recruitment drives in the last two years for the planning department. buff.ly/4ddYxyP

A donation of over £10,000 has been presented to Southern Area Hospice in memory of Bronagh Murton Lynch. buff.ly/4gyH1YL

National World and the Newry Reporter have launched a new campaign aiming to have the voices of victims of crime to be heard. Tell us what has happened to you, your family or your friends; how it impacted you and what justice was served - or not. buff.ly/3XPyV70

Now in the second year, this initiative offers individuals the opportunity to write their wills at no charge, supported by local solicitors, in exchange for a donation to the Hospice. buff.ly/3ZqoE2c

The investment into Reform RX totals £1.5million and will enable the Newry-founded company to invest in its team and target new markets as part of its mission to democratise Pilates and make it available to everyone. buff.ly/3XL4ej7

All-Ireland champions Armagh have 11 of their players amongst the 45 shortlisted for All-Star awards, with Barry McCambridge and Oisin Conaty also in the hat for personal honours. buff.ly/4evM6iG

How do waiting times in the Southern Trust compare to the other trusts? buff.ly/4gprdrr

It’s last eight time in the Armagh Senior Football Championship, with Sunday’s meeting between rivals St Patrick’s Cullyhanna and Crossmaglen Rangers the pick of the ties. buff.ly/4e9o3GG

Congratulations to everyone at S&W Wholesale! buff.ly/3MSbun5

Great work, Tony! buff.ly/3Zz9hEC

The accolade acknowledges the significant impacts that Prof. McCaffery’s work has had on the global medical device software industry, on academia and on the international standards community. buff.ly/4guSlFo

Such sad news to bring you this evening. buff.ly/3BlbGbS