Rathfriland26 Jan 2026Budget cuts could lead to shorter school days, warn principalsSchool leaders have said the education budget could lead to shorter school days and fewer subjects being taught.26 Jan 202621 Dec 2025Man, 93, dies after being hit by carPatsy Brady, who was 93, died at the scene of the collision on the Newry Road outside the town.21 Dec 202510 Dec 2025Harold Henning elected as Orange Lodge of Ireland grand masterHarold Henning, from an Orange lodge in County Down, becomes the 21st person to hold the top position in its 230-year history.10 Dec 202520 Sep 2025How a luck penny can help seal the deal for farmersThe tradition of giving a luck penny after sealing a deal is being kept alive by farmers across NI.20 Sep 202522 Jul 2025Three people charged following serious assaultsThe three people have been charged with a number of offences including assault occasioning actual bodily harm, false imprisonment and robbery. 22 Jul 202521 Jul 2025Three arrested after woman found with serious injuries The woman was found with facial injuries by a member of the public in the Newry Street area of Rathfriland in County Down on Sunday.21 Jul 20257 Jun 2025'We need a new generation of interest in the Brontës' County Down link'Organisers hope to bring passion for the Brontës' Rathfriland links to a whole new generation.7 Jun 202525 May 2024Teenager and man die in separate crashes The crashes occurred on the Newry Road, Poyntzpass, on Friday evening and Banbridge Road, Rathriland, on Saturday morning.25 May 202418 Apr 2024Man arrested over Banbridge shooting releasedThe 39-year-old is released on bail after being arrested over the shooting of a man in his 40s.18 Apr 2024...