Two men suspected of carrying £60,000 worth of cocaine arrested outside Armagh

Detectives from the PSNI’s Organised Crime Unit have arrested two men and seized a quantity of suspected illegal drugs following a...

Tandragee family tell of heartbreak as mum dies of cancer after treatment halted due to Covid-19

A Tandragee woman who sadly succumbed to cancer after her treatment was halted due to Covid-19 has been remembered by her...

Four Newry Catholic grammar schools scrap selection test for 2021

Five Catholic grammar schools – four of them in Newry – have opted to scrap the selection test for next year....

Chancellor extends furlough scheme but ‘tapering off’ will see employers contribute from August

The Government’s furlough scheme to support workers on 80 per cent of their way is to be extended. But there will...

Bus passenger spat at police officers and told them he had Covid-19

A man spat at police officers and told them he had Covid-19 after they were called to deal with an incident...

Three more Covid-19 deaths reported as Belfast International Airport announces staff cuts

There have been three more Covid-19 deaths in Northern Ireland, according to the Department of Health (DoH) statistics released today (friday)....

Man accused of trying to kill brother stabbed him five times, court hears

A man accused of trying to kill his brother stabbed him five times, a court heard today (Friday). Craigavon Magistrates’ Court,...

Council Chairperson honours local ambassadors at virtual awards ceremony

At a special virtual awards ceremony held on Wednesday 27 May, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Charlie Casey...

More than half of Covid deaths occurred in care homes as weekly total drops again

The majority of Covid-19 deaths in Northern Ireland have occurred in care homes, official figures reveal. Figures released by the Northern...

Young people show ‘complete disregard for lives lost’ as hundreds socialise on Warrenpoint Pier

Calls have gone out to parents to help ensure that there is no repetition of shocking scenes in Warrenpoint where hundreds...

Talented teen Shauna’s self make-over highlights dangers of bullying and impact on victims

A south Armagh teenager has used her incredible talents to create a stunning facial make-over to highlight the impact of bullying....

Questions asked as council employ external security firm while 200 of its own staff face furlough

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council has been employing external staff to fulfil duties while its own staff are being...