Minister urged to intervene in bid to end closure of rural bank branches

A motion calling on the Economy Minister Simon Hamilton to intervene to try and prevent the ongoing closure of rural banks...

Solving the Gosford parking problem: ‘Ministerial action required immediately’

Ministerial intervention required urgently to finally solve the ongoing parking problem outside Gosford Park in Markethill. Councillor Sharon Haughey-Grimley has called...

Councillor slams ‘shocking parking’ following multi-car crash outside Gosford Forest Park

A local councillor has hit out at irresponsible motorists for parking on the hard shoulder outside Gosford Forest Park following a three-vehicle crash...

Emergency services attend scene of three vehicle smash outside Gosford

Emergency services attended the scene of an accident close to the entrance to Gosford Forest Park this afternoon. Police and medics...

Huge changes expected as proposals for future of local schools ‘imminent’

Major changes to the future of the local schools estate – including possible closures and recommended capital works – are expected...

Debt collectors chasing eye-watering £200k in unpaid ‘pay and display’ fines

Debt collectors are chasing almost £200,000 in penalties chalked up by motorists who failed to ‘pay and display’ in local car...

Residents living near a notorious accident blackspot voice concerns to roads official

Residents’ living near a notorious accident black spot on the Armagh-Newry Road were part of a group that met with Transport NI...

Jewellery and money stolen in burglary in Collone

A number of valuable items of jewellery and money were stolen during a burglary at a house in Collone, county Armagh....

Markethill couple back fundraising drive for wonderful Children’s Heartbeat Trust

A Markethill couple have expressed their deep gratitude to a local charity for the care, support and guidance they received when...

Translink agrees additional pick-up service for Markethill High pupils

A proposal by Translink to provide an additional pick up service to pupils attending Markethill High School has been welcomed. The...

Householders ‘understandably anxious’ over poor broadband provision

Householders in rural parts of county Armagh are “anxious” over the state of broadband provision in their area. And Ulster Unionist...

Council to clamp down on dog attacks and irresponsible owners with new control orders

Attacks on pets by dogs roaming freely off their leads has helped prompt Council into implementing more stringent controls across the...