Poyntzpass families’ homes under water as emergency payments activated

Ten homes have been flooded in Poyntzpass as Storm Frank wreaked havoc overnight. Belongings have been destroyed and there are fears...

Man arrested after Boxing Night burglary at Armagh Cricket Club

Police investigating a burglary at Armagh Cricket Club have arrested a man. The 33-year-old is currently in police custody. It is...

Storm Frank: Travel, flooding and powers cuts and some useful telephone numbers…

Emergency services are advising the public to be prepared for the fallout from the extreme weather conditions which are due to...

Date set in March for all-out smoking and e-cig ban at local hospitals and health facilities

A date has been set for an all-out ban on smoking anywhere on Southern Health Trust properties. The policy will be...

Substantial damage caused and money taken during another Cricket Club burglary

Substantial damage has been caused during another burglary at the Armagh Cricket Club premises on the Mall. Numerous windows were smashed...

PSNI and Garda step up patrols to tackle increase in local burglaries

Policing patrols have been increased in south Armagh following an increased number of burglaries. The PSNI in Newry and Mourne say...

Funding approved for Armagh’s new Irish language centre

Funding to the tune of £750,000 has been awarded for the new Irish language centre in Armagh. The money has been...

Weather warnings for severe gales and prolonged rains in countdown to 2016

Motorists are being advised to exercise extreme caution on the roads due to flooding in many areas. The Met Office has...

Car parks to be left ungritted due to lack of money, machinery and manpower!

Car parks across the borough will NOT be gritted. The cost of undertaking the work is too high and will provide...

Weapon stolen during burglary found by children on waste ground in south Armagh

Children playing on waste ground in south Armagh found a firearm which had been dumped by burglars. Police have described the...

MLA in fresh call for action at scene of latest Ardress Crossroads accident

A van ended up on its side after yet another accident at the Ardress Crossroads. Emergency services attended the scene this...

County Armagh man given two year animal ban

A county Armagh man has been fined and given a two year ban from keeping goats. Jonathan Livingstone of Lislasly Road,...