Owner of sapphire and diamond ring stolen from Markethill home pleads for its safe return

The owner of a “fabulous” sapphire and diamond ring – with great sentimental value – has appealed for its return after...

Essential £100,000 maintenance works commence on Armagh to Newry Road

Essential safety maintenance works have commenced on an arterial Armagh route set to last until the end of the week. On...

Darts Competition organised in honour of Markethill schoolboy (10) who beat neuroblastoma

A charity darts competition is being held in Markethill to celebrate a ten-year-old member of the community who has “ahead of...

Unaccompanied L driver caught drink driving in Portadown

A Glenanne man was detected drink driving in Portadown. Samuel Gass (22), of Drumcrow Road, committed the offence on September 21...

Plans drawn up to bring long vacant Markethill pub back into productive use

Permission has been sought to bring a long vacant Markethill pub back into productive use as a thriving hub for the...

Minister apologises for delay in delivering loading bay markings on Markethill’s Main Street

Long-awaited loading bay road markings at Main Street in Markethill are to be completed in the coming weeks. There had previously...

Alexanders of Markethill pay tribute to ‘only brother’ after long and ‘heroic’ battle with cancer

The family behind a long-established furniture and homeware business in Markethill have paid tribute to their ‘only brother’ who passed away...

Markethill Swifts score approval for first phase of ambitious plans for Ashgrove Park home

Markethill Swifts FC has scored approval for the first phase of ambitious plans at its Ashgrove Park home ground. The club...

Two officers injured after van rams police car during pursuit which began in Markethill

Two police officers have been injured and a patrol car damaged following a pursuit which began in the Markethill area in...

County Armagh primary school granted approval to extend SEN provision

Markethill Primary School has been granted permission to extend its provision for pupils with special educational needs. Permission was sought from...

Borough’s bowlers ‘let down on basic needs’ as greens maintenance falling far off target!

Councillors across the borough are far from bowled over by the state of local bowling greens – with claims maintenance standards...

Three local schools listed for new 20mph speed limits – but Markethill High ‘a glaring omission’

New part-time 20mph speed limits are to be installed outside three local primary schools – but the lack of similar facilities...