Hilltown18 Dec 2025Vehicles damaged by '4ft-deep' collapsed manholeAmong the motorists facing a big pre-Christmas car repair bill is a young dad who works two jobs. 18 Dec 20251 Oct 2025'Being widowed with seven boys made me want to help others'Bernard Branagan, from Hilltown in County Down, is dealing with the loss of his wife, Zipporah, whose cause of death is unknown.1 Oct 20253 May 2025Relief as 'monument to a monster' paedophile priest knocked downA man, who was abused by a priest, says it was "stomach-churning" for many people to see the building.3 May 20256 Apr 2025Firefighters tackle weekend of wildfires A blaze in County Down stretched for approximately two miles, including a large area of forestry.6 Apr 20255 Apr 2025More than 100 firefighters tackle wildfire in 'major incident'The fire service said the blaze covers an area of about two miles, including a large section of forestry.5 Apr 20255 Apr 2025Amber wildfire warning issued as dry weather continuesNorthern Ireland is facing an increased risk of wildfires as good weather stretches into next week.5 Apr 20254 Mar 2025Man to receive £115k in damages in priest sex abuse caseA man who claimed he was sexually abused in school by Fr Malachy Finegan is to receive compensation. 4 Mar 20254 Dec 2024Sex abuse victim wants to 'face demons' before demolitionVictims criticise the way in which plans to demolish a building where abuse took place were managed.4 Dec 20241 Dec 2024Proposals to demolish parochial house of accused priestThe parochial house Hilltown is currently vacant and is partially boarded up following an arson attack.1 Dec 2024...
