Minister to decide on future of Armagh’s railway campaign

REGIONAL Development Minister Danny Kennedy will decide later this year if the Armagh to Portadown rail link is to be reopened....

Child’s play! Facility upgrade now a reality for Middletown

The long awaited play facility upgrade for the children of Middletown will finally become a reality over the coming months revealed Crossmore Sinn Féin councillor Mary Doyle....

Two arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

A MAN remains in hospital with serious head injuries after an early morning attack in Lurgan. The victim – who is...

Armagh sends congratulations on Royal baby

POLITICIANS and church leaders in Armagh have extended their congratulations to TRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their first...

Easing of lamb prices

LAMB prices eased considerably at Markethill on Wednesday, July 24. Heavy lambs sold from £80 to £85 each with a top of...

Man arrested on false representation charges

Police have charged a 27 year old male with a number of offences after businesses in Banbridge and Armagh were not...

Man charged after alleged knife incident

BROWNLOW Neighbourhood Policing Team have arrested and charged a man following an alleged knife incident in Drumgor Heights. The 26-year-old was arrested following...

All classes kennly sought at Markethill

CATTLE prices were very firm at Markethill last night (Tuesday), July 23, with all classes very keenly sought. Suckler outfits sold to £1400...

‘Exceptionally firm’ trade at Newtown

CATTLE trade was exceptionally firm at Newtownhamilton on Saturday, July 20. HEIFERS Forward heifers sold to £209 for 540k at £1130.  Good...

Six-year-old boy dies in farm tragedy

A SIX-year-old boy has died in a farm accident in County Armagh. An ambulance was called to the farm on Ballynahonemore...

Council issue dye to discourage quarry swimming

Armagh council has issued a coloured dye to five of its most “concerning” quarries in a bid to stop people from...

Investigation into Tynan fire

Police in Armagh are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fire at Dartan Ree, Tynan. Around 6.30am on Friday, 5 July, a...