Charity money stolen during break-in at Co Armagh primary school

A sum of money – including charity takings – was stolen during a break-in at a county Armagh primary school in...

Road closed for six weeks in Portadown with improvement scheme to get underway

A £75,000 road improvement scheme for B2 Drumnacanvy Road, Portadown will commence on Tuesday 20 March 2018. The scheme will improve...

Armagh man harassed ex-girlfriend for longer than eight-week relationship

An Armagh man has been given a suspended sentence after failing to complete his community service order. Paul Ruck, 26, of...

Contract awarded for £1.1m Co Armagh housing development

A contract has been awarded for the construction of 15 new homes on the lough shore in Co Armagh at a...

Driving ban for man who abandoned car after crashing into field

A Co Antrim man who abandoned his car in a field after crashing has been banned from driving for eight months....

Over £870,000 for community and sports projects in Newry, Mourne & Down district

Newry, Mourne and Down Council has awarded £874,000 to fund 12 community and sports projects throughout the district. The funding will...

‘Shameful neglect’ of south Armagh road ‘will cost lives’

The condition of a road in south Armagh “will cost lives” unless urgent action is taken. The state of the Concession...

Every panel of car destroyed with corrosive substance

Police are appealing for information after every panel on a car in Co Armagh was destroyed by a corrosive substance. The...

Young farmer tells judge prison sentence ‘would be waste of taxpayers’ money’

A young farmer has been handed a suspended prison sentence after driving his tractor whilst disqualified. Thomas Savage, 20, of Drumlin...

Council asked to spend £4,500 to send officer to golf events in Europe and USA

Approval is being sought to send a Newry council official to attend two golf trade shows in eastern Europe and the...

Man sentenced to three months in prison for biting ex-partner

A Portuguese national who bit his ex-partner’s lip has been sentenced to three months in prison. Cesar Mendes, 58, of Garvaghy...

Delighted siblings held as ‘outstanding example’ of young people helping others

Local Ring of Gullion Youth Rangers have collected their 200 hour Millennium Volunteer Award at a glamorous award ceremony; Siblings, Divij,...