Councillors display ‘vast depth of personal experience’ during abortion debate

Councillors displayed a “vast depth of personal experience” during a debate on abortion on Monday night. At a full meeting of...

Police detail items destroyed in fourth suspected arson attack as probe continues

A forensic police probe into four suspected arson attacks continues but a motive remains unclear. Four hay sheds in the wider...

Parents choosing to work longer or stay at home to cover escalating childcare costs

Parents across the borough are having to choose between going back to work longer hours or stay at home to save...

Protest fails to deter councillors as vote passes to host Armed Forces Day in borough

A Sinn Fein-led protest outside the Craigavon Civic Centre did not deter a majority of councillors in voting in favour of...

Man caught drink driving on wrong side of road could not remember how he got home

A man who was spotted driving on the wrong side of the road whilst more than twice the legal limit has...

Fourth major fire destroys £35,000 worth of machinery in farm shed

A major fire overnight in the Banbridge area has resulted in £35,000 worth of damage to machinery in a farm shed....

Man who claimed he drank bottle of gin at 3am waiting for assistance escapes driving ban

A man who dealt with a flat tyre by drinking a bottle of gin whilst awaiting assistance has escaped disqualification. The...

‘Against his human rights’ as defendant told it could be year before he sees prison dentist

A man who is in custody accused of exchanging sexually explicit messages and images with a teenage boy has been told...

Free town centre parking for Twilight Markets as Council gear up for ‘comprehensive’ Christmas programme

Parking in Armagh city centre will be free for Georgian Day 2019, which will take place on November 30. The initiative...

Road closed following serious two-vehicle collision

Emergency services are currently dealing with a serious two-vehicle crash near Gilford this morning (Thursday). Police have said the Tullyrain Road...

Three men jailed after drug-laden fuel container uncovered in one of NI’s largest ever busts

Three men who admitted involvement in a “highly sophisticated” £1m cannabis smuggling operation, one of the largest ever uncovered in NI,...

‘The most horrific experience’ – Woman conned out £24,000 in Amazon Prime scam

A Banbridge woman who was scammed out of £24,000 has issued a word of warning to those who engage with cold...