Road closure from weekend as £165,000 resurfacing scheme starts in Portadown

A £165,000 resurfacing scheme on the Ashgrove Road, Portadown is due to start this coming Sunday. The Department for Infrastructure says...

Street lighting fault repair in south Armagh after residents’ petition

Street lights have been fixed in a south Armagh housing development after the presentation of a petition by residents. Slieve Gullion...

Recent problems at Craigavon hospital lead to plans for ‘new parking strategy’

The Southern Trust are looking at the possibility of anew parking strategy following a number of high-profile incidents recently, according to...

Four city and town centre task forces established to accelerate borough growth

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council recently spearheaded a major interactive conference designed to build a fresh focus and mobilise...

‘Welcome news’ for community as another play park upgraded ahead of schedule

The completion of work to upgrade another local play park in south Armagh has been warmly welcomed. Newry, Mourne and Down...

Man facing ‘lean Christmas’ after being caught with cannabis and mephedrone

A Lurgan man who was caught with cannabis and mephedrone after a police search has been fined £400. The 27-year-old’s solicitor...

Proud mum ‘deeply touched’ as kind pupils nominate Andrea to play Nativity lead role

A six-year-old girl is celebrating what promises to be a fairytale Christmas after a heart-warming gesture by her young school pals.​...

Man caught with 53 diazepam tablets will be ‘spending Christmas in Maghaberry’

A Craigavon man who admitted having a Class C drug at the first opportunity has been jailed for two months. Defence...

Armagh girl’s touching letter to Santa after seeing homeless ‘young boy’ in city

A young Armagh girl has penned a heartbreaking letter to Santa after witnessing what she described as a “young boy” sitting...

Transplant recipient Keith’s fantastic fundraising sees £1,800 given to kidney charities

A Portadown man – who underwent a kidney transplant in January – has boosted two local charities after a special fundraiser...

Two rural Co Armagh primary schools get lottery cash to boost outdoor learning

A Co Armagh primary school has been awarded almost £10,000 in lottery funding to build an outdoor learning area. Darkley Primary...

Dog owners to be hit with £80 on-the-spot finds as Council launch new campaign

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has launched a new awareness campaign to remind dog owners of the importance of cleaning...