Council mindful of rates burden but say ‘current industrial action is beyond its control’

Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon Borough says it is “mindful of the need to manage the rates burden” the borough’s householders...

Man who went on ‘a three-day bender’ avoids jail as family offer to fly him out of NI

A man who went on a “drunken escapade to get something to eat” has been given a suspended sentence to return...

Unions hit out against private consultants at £850,000 per year as Council urge Unions to reconsider strike

In a letter to its members three unions, which are set to strike on Monday, have hit out at the chief...

Council outline ‘severe disruption’ as four week strike begins on Monday

The three Trade Unions; NIPSA, GMB, and Unite the Union, have issued Council with notification of industrial action commencingMonday, August 15...

Planners consider application for 25 new homes in Gilford

Twenty-five new homes could be coming to Gilford if a planning application is approved. Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council’s...

Man accused of threatening to put alleged victim in intensive care and burn his mother’s house down

A Banbridge man accused of threatening to burn down a man’s mother’s house has been rejected bail. Brian McCourt, of Oak...

Unmissable Ulster Rally action roars into borough later this month

Organisers of the internationally recognised Ulster Rally, the Northern Ireland Motor Club, are gearing up for another successful high-profile sporting event...

Woman left counting cost of damaged vehicle after motorcyclist forces her off road

Police are appealing for information after a woman had to take evasive action and was forced off the road by an...

Strike action on hold after last ditch talks bring ABC Council and unions back to table

Last ditch talks facilitated by a group of councillors and one MLA has led to Council management and trade unions agreeing...

Walking challenge ‘must go on’ this weekend say grieving parents of little Adam

The family of a Banbridge boy who died on Wednesday after battling leukaemia have appealed for a fundraising walk to go...

Tributes as little Adam – who inspired B Positive campaign – loses cancer battle

Family and friends have been left devastated after the passing of a nine-year-old schoolboy, after a brave battle with leukaemia. Adam...

Man (39) extradited from France in relation to keyless car thefts in Co Armagh

A 39-year-old man was extradited from France to Northern Ireland today (Wednesday) in relation to keyless car thefts in Co Armagh....