Newtownhamilton to get new pavements, street lighting and more in major improvements scheme

Plans are in the pipeline for an environmental improvement scheme in Newtownhamilton. The works – if approved – will see the...

Church ransacked and items stolen during ‘despicable’ robbery in south Armagh

A south Armagh church has been ransacked during a burglary. A number of items were stolen during the incident, which happened...

Newtown teen charged with making social media death threats against New Zealand Prime Minister

A Newtownhamilton teenager has appeared in court charged with making death threats to the New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern via...

Man arrested after failing to pay for taxi home from police station – officers then discover cannabis factory

A man in south Armagh was re-arrested after failing to pay for a taxi home from the police station. Officers then...

Co Armagh company over the moon as their stargazing pods site set to open at Alton Towers

The UK’s premier family theme park is to get a whole new added dimension – thanks to a Co Armagh company’s...

Residents left ‘confused and angry’ after councillor’s comments on new play park

A number of residents in Newtownhamilton have been left “angry and confused” over reports that plans for a play park in the...

‘Shambolic’ as new play park for Newtownhamilton is put on back burner

A new play park for Newtownhamilton has been put on the back burner despite previously being fast-tracked through the Rural Development Programme....

Major £370,000 resurfacing scheme to begin in Newtownhamilton

A £370,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on the A25 Newry Road, Newtownhamilton will start next Monday, February 25. The resurfacing work will...

Councillor pleads for south Armagh school route salting following accidents on Monday

A number of accidents on a south Armagh primary school route has left one local councillor pleading with Roads Service to...

Lucky escape as early morning fire guts upstairs of Co Armagh home

The entire upstairs of a home on the outskirts of Newtownhamilton was almost entirely gutted following a fire early this morning...

Armagh I is now on WhatsApp! Breaking news and major headlines direct to your phone

Armagh I has launched on WhatsApp so you can keep up-to-date with the latest headlines and breaking news from your area....

Police warn again of drink driving dangers after vehicle lands on roof in south Armagh

Police have warned people again of driving under the influence over the holiday season. As checkpoints and random tests are stepped...