Public alert over ‘violent offender’

POLICE are asking the public to be on their guard as a hunt has been launched for a man described as a “high...

Age discrimination motion ‘a positive step’ – Fearon

A NEWRY and Armagh MLA has told of a case locally where an elderly man was denied treatment because of his...

Three arrested at filling station released on bail

THREE men arrested after police observed suspicious activity at a filling station have been released on bail pending further enquiries, the...

Armagh security alert ends

RESIDENTS of Alexander Avenue in Armagh who were evacuated from their homes during a security alert have been cleared to return,...

Unionists hail historic wreath-laying in Cavan

TWO County Armagh Ulster Unionists have hailed a “change in the political landscape” after travelling to Cavan to lay a wreath...

Cross-border penalty points plan

MOTORISTS will have penalty points on their licence recognised on both sides of the border by 2015 if new Government plans...

Public appeal as ’emergency’ numbers peak

A SENIOR health official in Armagh has appealed to the public to be aware of the correct place to go to...

First day of papal conclave ends without agreement

THE first day of the papal conclave has ended without an agreement on the new leader of the Catholic Church. Cardinal...

Business raided in suspected VAT fraud probe

HM Revenue and Customs officials  investigating a suspected £100k VAT fraud have raided a business in Portadown. A husband and wife from Ballymoney...

Windscreen shattered by lorry ice fall!

AN appeal for information has been issued after large pieces of ice fell from a lorry and shattered the windscreen of...

Green light for Middletown Centre for Autism expansion

SINN FÉIN MLA Cathal Boylan has welcomed the announcement by Education Minister John O’Dowd this morning in the Assembly that the...

‘Rogue trader’ warning over sub-standard work

POLICE in Armagh are warning householders to be cautious when approached by door to door traders who call at your home without...