Revealed: Number of furloughed workers and its cost in our two council boroughs

A total 45,600 people have been furlough in the two council districts covering Co. Armagh. Figures released by HMRC today (Thursday)...

Council to ask Stormont for special fund similar to England to aid high street traders’ recovery

Stormont is to be asked to consider establishing a ‘high street recovery fund’ similar to that introduced in England as businesses...

Reassurances given that £24m Game of Thrones attraction still very much on despite Covid-19 delay

Plans to open a £24 million Game of Thrones attraction in the borough have been severely impacted due to the Covid-19...

Council to seek Stormont talks amid fears 500 Thompson Aero Seating job losses will not be last

A cross-party delegation is to seek a meeting with Stormont ministers to discuss the fall-out of the Thompson Aero Seating jobs...

Concerns raised over shops opening this Friday with pedestrianisation of town centres possible

Pedestrianisation, staggered opening hours and evening trading, canopies, gazebos and outdoor heaters in the event of bad weather and one-way systems...

Politicians seek support for 500 staff facing axe from Thompson Aero in ‘devastating blow’

Council officials have been asked to engage with Thompson Aero Seating to see what support can be offered employees after it...

New £4m service station development along A1 will bring 25 new jobs to the borough

A new 24-hour petrol station and retail unit is to be built beside the A1 at Banbridge at a cost in...

Man to face Crown Court on hijacking and dangerous driving allegations

A man facing allegations relating to hijacking and dangerous driving will face Crown Court proceedings. All of the alleged offences occurred...

Up to 500 jobs to go as Thompson Aero Seating look to axe 40% of its workforce

Up to 500 jobs look set to be axed at Thompson Aero Seating sites in Portadown and Banbridge after the company...

Council open up online Book of Condolence in memory of George Floyd

Lord Mayor of Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, councillor Kevin Savage has opened an online Book of Condolence in...

Man arrested after reports female photographer sexually assaulted

A man has been arrested after a female photographer was allegedly sexually assaulted over the weekend. A PSNI spokesperson said they...

Sinn Fein and Ulster Unionists take over top two roles on ABC Council

ABC Council has appointed Sinn Fein Councillor Kevin Savage as its new Lord Mayor. And Ulster Unionist representative Kyle Savage becomes...