UKIP reveals plans to contest local elections

A NEWLY-FORMED UKIP NI Newry and Armagh grouping has revealed its intentions to field candidates locally at the next council elections...

Dog fouling fixed penalties going up to £80

FIXED penalty fines on dog owners who allow their pets to foul in public places are to be increased to £80 across...

‘Over-zealous parking attendants costing city trade’

REGIONAL Development Minister Danny Kennedy is to be contacted by Armagh Council over concerns that increases in the number of parking tickets...

Fairer rates moves to bring some relief

ARMAGH Sinn Fein Councillor Cathy Rafferty has welcomed a commitment from the Department of Finance to a fairer distribution of the rates...

High profile guests for United Ireland debate

COMMUNITY group ‘United Ireland Crossmaglen / Creggan Upper’ says members are at an advanced stage of preparations for their upcoming debate this Tuesday night, May 14, on the...

Latest sheep prices from Markethill

AN entry of 870 sheep at Markethill on Wednesday (May 8) sold on a firmer demand for both hoggets and spring lambs. Light...

Two arrests in VAT fraud probe

ENQUIRIES are continuing following the arrest of a man and woman in connection with a suspected £13,000 VAT repayment fraud linked to...

Man charged with child sex attack

A MAN charged with abducting and sexually assaulting a child under the age of 13 is due to appear in court...

Two taken to hospital after crash

TWO people were taken to hospital following  this afternoon”s road traffic accident on the main Armagh to Portadown Road. The collision involved two...

£5M pledged to help rural broadband access

A £5 MILLION investment in broadband coverage should help improve online access across South Armagh and other rural parts of the Province....

Improved trade in store cattle

STORE cattle sold in an improved trade at Markethill yesterday (Tuesday), May 7. Good quality suckler outfits were also in stronger demand. ...

£23M Gaol hotel gets formal approval!

A £23 MILLION redevelopment of Armagh Gaol into a luxury hotel – creating 350 jobs – was officially approved last night...