Council asked to help cut ‘unacceptable’ special educational needs statement delays

A notice of motion calling on the ABC council to intervene to help speed up the process of issuing statements of...

Veteran TV broadcaster and former MP Michael Portillo shows up in Scarva!

Former Conservative MP turned broadcaster Michael Portillo made a surprise visit to the borough today (Tuesday). The veteran politician and journalist...

Borough’s junior sporting stars ready to shine at sports awards

The spotlight is ready to shine on the borough’s young sporting champions as nominations are now being accepted for the Armagh,...

Armagh business eyes expansion and the creation of seven new jobs

A Co Armagh business which specialises in manufacturing packaging for the food industry is planning a new extension that could create...

Fun World Cup penalty shoot-out competition to highlight Men’s Health Week

A fun World Cup penalty shoot-out competition is being organised to highlight and celebrate Men’s Health Week. It is being planned...

Teenage boy assaulted by two men as he cycled home from shop

A teenage boy was assaulted in Bessbrook by two men wearing hoodies. It happened shortly after 10pm on Monday night, in...

Free home safety checks offered to parents of children under five years of age

Parents with children under five years of age can avail of a free and confidential home safety check. The initiative –...

Hundreds of dumped tyres ‘burning out of control’ near Loughgall

Huge plumes of black noxious fumes stretch into the sky near Loughgall as hundreds of tyres burn out of control. The...

Gosford ‘busiest ever’ as visitors flock to see £5.1m park development underway

Multi-million pound redvelopment plans at Gosford Forest Park have got the local community buzzing – and already people are flocking to...

Planners urge refusal for £14m four-star hotel and spa overlooking Carlingford Lough

Planning officials have recommended that a new 100-bedroom hotel and spa overlooking Carlingford Lough should not be allowed to go ahead....

Fitzpatrick’s Bar and Restaurant announces shock closure after 25 years in business

Fitzpatrick’s Bar and Restaurant is the second popular and award-winning establishment to announce its shock closure today (Monday). The family-owned business...

One man dead another in ‘serious condition’ as police probe drug or substance abuse link

Police in Mid-Ulster have issued a  warning to the public about the dangers of taking unknown substances. It comes after the...