Approval granted to build ‘mini-shopping village’ at former Markethill mart and police station site

A multi-million pound plan to redevelop the former Markethill mart and police station site into a ‘mini-shopping village’ and apartments has...

Teen was over twice legal limit when he crashed outside Markethill

A teenager who was over twice the legal limit when he crashed his car outside Markethill has been fined and taken...

Markethill beekeeper Christine still has buzz for trade despite allergy

As far as passions go, there’s nothing that Co Armagh woman Christine Marshall has a buzz for more than beekeeping. The...

Man arrested in Cavan in connection with 1979 Mountnorris murder

A 67-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Joseph James Porter in 1979. Mr Porter was a...

Markethill family’s pride after learning late Robert Hunter was to receive BEM Honour

The family of a Markethill man, who passed away last October, have revealed their pride after it emerged he was to...

Bank cards taken in residential burglary in Loughgilly

Police are appealing for information after a number of bank cards were taken during a burglary in Loughgilly. It happened sometime...

Green light for Orange hall revamp near Poyntzpass

A planning application for improvements to Tyrone’s Ditches Orange Hall had been turned down a few weeks ago, as access arrangements...

Markethill mountaineer helps Mourne Mountain Rescue Team climb their way to £400K needed for new base

An experienced hiker and Mourne Mountain enthusiast is organising a number of open hikes and skill-building days to help create a...

Hairdresser praised for ‘championing neurodiversity’ after client visits with two bunnies!

A Markethill hairdresser has been praised for “championing neurodiversity” when a 15-year-old client was permitted to attend her appointment with two...

Glenanne playgroup in fundraising treasure hunt to sustain rural school building

A rural Co. Armagh playgroup is hosting a community treasure hunt this week as part of a fundraising drive to maintain...

Minister rules out safety works despite repeated collisions outside Gosford Forest Park

Despite repeated collisions outside Gosford Forest Park’s main entrance in Markethill the road does not warrant any engineering measures, according to...

Reduced price for second car pass at Gosford and Loughgall parks ‘sensible decision’

The introduction of a reduced annual rate pass for a second car at Gosford Forest Park has been described as “a...