Industrial civil servants to go on strike following ‘slap in the face’ pay offer

Industrial civil servants across Northern Ireland will commence strike action from midnight on Wednesday. Unite and GMB members employed in the...

Waringstown residents’ frustration as recently restored cottage vandalised

A recently restored cottage on the Waring estate in Waringstown was the target of vandals over the weekend. Police are currently...

Judge slams man for ‘grossly unfair’ abuse hurled at Craigavon Hospital staff

A judge has slammed a Cookstown man who was disorderly in Craigavon Area Hospital, labelling the incident as “grossly unfair”. Francis...

Woman had ‘blood running down her face’ following ‘nasty’ assault by brother

A man who assaulted his sister following an argument, leaving “blood running down her face”, has been handed a suspended sentence....

Southern Trust midwifery teams shortlisted for prestigious RCM Award

Two midwifery teams have been shortlisted in the respected Royal College of Midwives Awards 2023 for their commitment to delivering excellent...

Informal help and advice for young people living with Type 1 diabetes

Children and young people with Type 1 diabetes (T1D) have been taking part in clinics being trialled over the last few...

Events in Civic Centre curtailed over Council’s inability to recruit staff

A Craigavon councillor has expressed her disappointment at claims Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council’s inability to recruit staff is...

Bluestone Unit to house inpatient dementia unit under trust proposal  

There are plans to create a specialist inpatient dementia unit at the Bluestone Mental Health Unit, Craigavon Area Hospital. The recommendation...

Co Armagh woman blasts failing Bluestone unit and ‘shocking’ rate of suicide locally

A County Armagh woman has spoken of the dire – and “failing” – state of the Southern Trust’s mental health services...

Man who allegedly held knife against partner’s throat given ‘last chance’ at bail following restaurant breach

A County Down man has been granted one last chance at bail after he breached the conditions by going to a...

Southern Trust record deficit of £2million despite predictions of breaking even

Despite predictions it would manage to break even this financial year, the Southern Health and Social Care Trust is now expected...

Seven months jail for Co Armagh man who stole seven pairs of headphones from Tesco

A Craigavon man who stole seven pairs of Sony headphones from Tesco in Portadown has been sentenced to seven months in...