Covid concerns raised over ‘unworkable’ Council planning office

Concerns have been raised over the size of ABC Council’s Planning Office with staff fearing their ability to social distance in...

One further Covid-19 death in NI as ABC borough records 748 positive cases to date

There has been one further Covid-19 death in Northern Ireland, according to the Department of Health. It brings the total up...

NISRA reports 12 deaths involving Covid-19 in NI – a drop for seventh week running

There were 12 deaths involving COVID-19 in the last week, according to the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency. Friday’s update...

Wrong body handed over to undertaker at Craigavon mortuary, investigation uncovers

The remains of a deceased patient from Craigavon Area Hospital were handed over to the wrong undertaker, a newspaper investigation has...

Newtown volunteers deliver 1,700 packages to local residents with plans to alleviate holiday hunger

Since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, Newtownhamilton Community Association has delivered almost 1,700 packages to families and vulnerable residents across...

Portadown man spotted unsteady on feet outside off-licence was over twice drink drive limit

A Portadown man who was spotted unsteady on his feet getting into a vehicle outside an off-licence has been handed a...

Total disbelief as mattresses taken to top of scenic viewpoint and dumped for no reason

This is sickening in the extreme. And with recycling centres now operational – and a free bulky goods lifting service –...

Arson attack at football club branded ‘completely reckless act’

A fire at a football club has been described as a “completely reckless act that could have caused major damage”. The...

Experts baffled by origins of huge swarms of flies making life hellish in Hamiltonsbawn

Residents of a Co Armagh village are being plagued by swarms of flies and it is making life hell. Quite literally...

Home to school transport victory will see pupils no longer waiting up to two hours for bus home

Ten pupils from a Co Armagh school have won their battle for home to school transport. Confirmation has been given that...

Two metre distance rule to be relaxed as bookies, bingo, gyms and sports given re-open dates

The two-metre distance rule is to be reduced to one-metre. The move was confirmed at the daily briefing of the Northern...

Friends of Callan River get Lottery money to help furnish new hub to benefit schools and community

An Armagh-based group has received a cash award to help set up a hub on the River Callan for local schools...