Major road schemes underway

TWO major road resurfacing schemes – costing almost £500,000 – have got  underway in the Newry area, Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy...

Crossmaglen Benefits Office closure fight continues

SINN FEIN MLA Megan Fearon and Councillor Terry Hearty are keeping pressure on Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland in relation to...

Arrest after cannabis factory raid

A MAN has been arrested after a cannabis factory was discovered in Donaghcloney. Over 40 cannabis plants and various other drugs-related...

Missing girl found

THE 17-year-0ld Portadown girl missing since last Wednesday has been found, police have confirmed this morning (Sunday). Chantelle Lewis had last been seen...

Concern for missing girl

POLICE and carers of a missing 17-year-old Portadown girl are becoming increasingly concerned for her welfare. Chantelle Lewis was last seen...

Recycling efforts hampered by ignorance!

RECYCLING efforts in Armagh are being undermined and hampered by increased contamination of waste dumped in brown bins – with everything...

Former smokers target others!

ARMAGH Lord Mayor Sharon Haughey-Grimley has launched the ‘Stop Smoking Campaign’ featuring familiar faces from around Armagh City and District. It is...

Cattle in demand in all rings

AN entry of 530 cattle at Markethill returned a steady demand in all rings on Tuesday, April 9. Cull cows sold to...

Sheep ‘steady’ at Markethill

SHEEP prices were steady at Markethill on Wednesday, April 10. Heavy hoggets sold from £97 to £102 each with suitable pens from...

Work begins on new Craigavon mental health unit

THE FIRST sod has been cut in the new £4.7million Phase II development of the mental health unit at Craigavon Area...

High air pollution being monitored in Armagh

HIGH levels of air pollution (particulate matter) are currently being monitored in the Armagh, Newry, Lisburn, Belfast, and Derry/Londonderry areas. In...

Police appeal after Lurgan assault

POLICE in Lurgan are appealing for information following an assault on Charles Street. A 34 year old man suffered facial injuries...