Man who assaulted woman and threatened to tell police she cut him ‘very lucky’, says Judge

A man who assaulted a woman and threatened to tell police she cut him if she told has been branded “very...

Halifax Portadown closed permanently following fire – despite initial hopes of reopening

The Halifax bank branch in Portadown will not re-open after a fire in February gutted the premises. Despite the lender outlining...

Katie Simpson murder trial brought to a halt after accused – Jonathan Creswell – found dead

The horse-trainer who went on trial yesterday (Tuesday) accused of raping and murdering Co Armagh woman, Katie Simpson, has been found...

Jeffrey Donaldson appears in court charged with historic sexual allegations

Jeffrey Donaldson has had his bail conditions relaxed following a court appearance today (Wednesday) in relation to historic sexual allegations. He...

‘Big boost’ for Lurgan with plans lodged for major mixed-use development

A major mixed-use retail and residential development is being planned in Lurgan. The proposals, which have been submitted to Armagh City,...

Student victim of sexual assault will have to live with ‘mental scars’ for rest of her life

A student, who was forced to leave university following a sexual assault at a house in the Holylands of Belfast, says...

Unprecedented surge in dog abandonment and neglect cases reported by USPCA

The USPCA in Newry have dealt with two serious and distressing cases of neglect in abandoned dogs this week alone. The...

Horse trainer goes on trial for alleged rape and murder of Co Armagh woman Katie Simpson

A horse trainer has gone on trial for the alleged rape and murder of Armagh showjumper Katie Simpson in what was...

DUP attack on south Armagh ‘cheap political stunt’ as policing review is praised

Criticism has been directed at a DUP MLA who said the ramming of patrol cars in south Armagh has coincided with...

Shock as rescuers find dog’s body in River Blackwater tied down with weights

A Co. Tyrone rescue team have shared their shock after they discovered a dog’s body in the River Blackwater tied down...

Newsletter: Our scam story concludes with a happy ending…

Good morning and welcome to your Tuesday morning newsletter. And a special welcome to all the newcomers among you who now...

Banbridge says ‘bienvenue’ to 30 years of twinning with Ruelle- sur-Touvre

Banbridge is set to roll out the red carpet for a French delegation to celebrate the 30th anniversary of one of...