Call for ‘easier access’ to funding for ABC’s community groups

Council have been called on to look into streamlining the application process for community group funding. Councillor Joy Ferguson called on...

Lord Mayor’s charity spinathon raises funds for Epilepsy Action NI

From start to finish, the Lord Mayor’s charity spinathon was on a roll, helping raise a fantastic £1,650 for Epilepsy Action...

SRC staff and students deliver over 1,100 items to support families in need this Christmas

Staff and students at Southern Regional College have delivered an incredible 1,108 items to support local families in need. Through a...

Additional plans submitted weeks after approval for Gilford Castle’s guesthouse conversion

Further approval is now being sought for the retention of facilities at Gilford Castle to form a “conference centre” after permission...

Deputy First Minister leads tributes to ‘force of nature’ foetal alcohol syndrome advocate

The Deputy First Minister has paid tribute to the life of “force of nature” and passionate Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder advocate...

Permission sought for ‘barn conversion’ to create eight short-term tourist lets

Plans have been submitted for the diversification of a farm through the construction of eight units for self-catering tourist accommodation.... This content...

Banbridge shop to close after 18 years as owner warns: ‘We definitely won’t be the last’

A long-standing Banbridge shop has announced it will close its doors this Christmas Eve, with the co-owner warning that running a...

Applicants going elsewhere after waiting ‘up to four months’ to hear from ABC Council after job interviews

Job applicants hoping to bag a position with ABC Council are waiting up to four months to be told: “You’re hired!”...

Rathfriland man ‘unanimously ratified’ as new Grand Master of Orange Order

A Rathfriland man has been elected as the new Grand Master of the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland making him the...

Pressures on lifeguard provision at South Lake Leisure centre has caused ‘minor’ disruption

There is “pressure” on lifeguard provision – primarily in Craigavon’s South Lake Leisure Centre – with a total of 26 vacancies...

Man who assaulted a woman also told police he had ‘inserted razor blades up his back passage’

A man spat inside a police cell van on the way to and from hospital after telling officers he had "inserted...

School teacher caught drink driving on M1 motorway sped off from police at ’90mph’

A school teacher caught drink driving on the M1 motorway has been banned from the roads for three years.... This content...