Stories By Micheal McKenna
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Armagh
/ 2 years agoFirmus energy announce staggering 56% tariff increase for thousands of customers
Thousands of Firmus energy customers are now facing an eye-watering 56.3% increase on their energy bills, the firm announced this afternoon...
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Armagh
/ 2 years agoWatch: DUP and UUP accused of ‘continually blocking’ efforts to end strike
The Alliance Party has accused both the DUP and Ulster Unionists of blocking progress and securing a deal to end the...
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News
/ 2 years agoWeek 4 of ABC Council strike begins as negotiations stall on pay deal
A fourth week of industrial action by ABC Council staff begins today (Monday) after talks failed to break the deadlock on...
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Crossmaglen
/ 2 years agoFor sale: Famous folk cottage and bar with thatched roof in Crossmaglen dripping in Irish charm
The famous Hearty’s Folk Cottage and Redfellas Bar near Crossmaglen is up for sale. The venue – on the Lurgan Road...
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Craigavon
/ 2 years ago‘Enough is enough’ – Rushmere restaurant hit with £9,300 monthly electricity bill
A small restaurant in Rushmere Shopping Centre in Craigavon has shared its August electricity bill which comes in at just over...
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Newtownhamilton
/ 2 years agoKeady resident told he’ll be fined after using Newtownhamilton amenity site
A Keady resident has been told he will be fined after using the amenity site in Newtownhamilton. The resident, who only...
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Newry
/ 2 years ago‘Silenced no more’: Police hail victim’s bravery as sex abuser to spend 28 months in jail
A Co Down man will spend 28 months in jail for “crimes of a sexual nature” against a child as police...
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Armagh
/ 2 years agoNo breakthrough: Unions switch blame for strike to councillors as fourth week looms
Unions have now taken the blame for the strike and placed it firmly at the door of local councillors. Officials from...
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Armagh
/ 2 years agoCouncil quash false claims they will refund residents who paid for private bin collections
Despite many repeated claims to the contrary, Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council will not be refunding any residents who have...
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Portadown
/ 2 years agoFormer Portadown beauty salon looks set to be transformed into pizza takeaway
Portadown could be set to welcome a new pizza carry-out. The enterprise would be based at Carrickblacker Road. According to a...
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Dungannon
/ 2 years agoMoy Road closed in both directions following serious collision
Emergency services are currently dealing with a serious road traffic collision along the Moy Road in Dungannon this morning (Thursday). As...
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Craigavon
/ 2 years agoProposed Bannfoot bridge ‘not wanted’ by residents in Charlestown area
The proposed bridge at the foot of the Bann – near Maghery – has been slammed as a “vanity project” that...