New DARD Direct opens in Armagh

AGRICULTURE Minister Michelle O’Neill officially opened the new DARD Direct office – Armagh’s ‘one-stop farm-shop’ – today (Thursday). The new office...

Kennedy condemns fuel launderers

NEWRY and Armagh MLA Danny Kennedy is demanding action be taken against those responsible for illegal fuel laundering in the area....

Bid to pass fake £20 at retail park

AN attempt was made to pass a fake £20 note in Armagh – prompting police to urge vigilance and caution. The...

Resident ‘scammed’ by classified ad!

POLICE in E District are reminding the public not to fall prey to scams which involve transferring money from your account or through money...

Aerospace company creating 30 new jobs

CRAIGAVON company JW Kane Precision Engineering is undertaking a major£6.75 million investment which is set to create 30 high quality jobs. Enterprise Minister Arlene...

Teen found in car park after assault

POLICE in Lurgan have issued an appeal for witnesses to a serious assault on a teenager in the town at the weekend. The...

Jonesborough fuel laundering plant raided

MORE THAN 14 tonnes of toxic waste have been removed from a diesel laundering plant in Jonesborough. The plant, capable of...

South Armagh chemical dumping ‘vile’

CHEMICAL waste residue – the byproduct of illegal fuel laundering – has once again been dumped in South Armagh.  The latest discovery of...

Green light for gas network extension

THE Utility Regulator has approved the extension of FIrmus Energy Ltd’s natural gas network to the electoral wards of Bessbrook and Camlough....

Minister calls for feedback on new welfare system

SOCIAL Development Minister Nelson McCausland has called on those with an interest to air their views on a new system of...

Increase in pay for agricultural workers

The Agricultural Wages Board (AWB) for Northern Ireland has announced proposed changes to pay for agricultural workers. Following a meeting on...

Man dies in Armagh crash

A 26-year-old man has died following a one-vehicle road crash on the Monaghan Road, Armagh last night. The man was driving...