Boat owners refunded after council’s £100,000 weed cutter breakdown fiasco

The council had to pay a private contractor over £7,500 to deal with weeds at Kinnego Marina after their own specialist...

Residents living in fear as behaviour of large anti-social gangs worsens

Residents across north Armagh say they are living in fear as they continue to suffer at the hands of large anti-social...

Police coming under attack from youths throwing fireworks for second night in a row

Police in Lurgan have been attacked by a gang of youths throwing fireworks for a second night in a row. Officers...

Arson attack which saw object smash bedroom window could have been ‘horrendous’

An arson attack on a Co Armagh house could have ended in fatalities, police have said. Last Sunday night, September 16,...

Appeal after two cars from separate properties stolen in north Armagh area

Two cars were stolen in quick succession of each other in north Armagh yesterday (Monday). One car – a 2015 Volkswagen...

‘Disgraceful’ situation on north Armagh road simply cannot continue

A north Armagh road and adjacent pathway has been branded a disgrace. And the situation on the Derrymacash Road in Lurgan...

Defence for teen caught with cannabis says he has now moved out of Holylands

A Lurgan teenager who was caught with cannabis has been ordered to pay a £350 fine. The 19-year-old’s solicitor told court...

Man who smashed hospital wall after taking ‘cocktail of drugs and alcohol’ handed community service

A Lurgan man has paid £200 for the damage he caused to a hospital wall whilst under the influence of alcohol...

Council table proposal to spend £27,000 on staff member to open park gate each day

Councillors have rejected a series of proposals designed to help reduce anti-social behaviour at a Co Armagh country park – one...

Appeal after young person seriously assaulted on playing fields

Police are appealing for information following a serious assault in Lurgan on Saturday night. The young person was attacked on the...

Former taxi office to be converted into pizza takeaway despite smell objection

A former taxi office in the centre of Lurgan will be converted in a pizza takeaway. Planning officials on the Armagh,...

Co Armagh man fined £400 after pulling joint from shoe when searched by police

A Lurgan man who told police “it’s a joint” after being cautioned for possession of cannabis has been fined £400. The...