Newsletter: Portadown business closures – hospitality has been abandoned on all fronts

This morning’s newsletter may unfortunately feel all too familiar. Yes, we have been here before but the issue remains and it’s...

Lorry driver collided with sign after ‘one drink at lunch’, court hears

A man who crashed a lorry into a sign in Armagh after “one drink at lunchtime” has been fined and disqualified...

Co Armagh school seeking new nursery unit as local playgroup to be ‘discontinued’

A County Armagh primary school could benefit from the provision of a “part-time statutory nursery” unit. A formal pre-application proposal has...

Moy road closed following three vehicle collision

Emergency services are currently dealing with a three-vehicle collision in Moy this morning (Tuesday). The incident occurred on the Trewmount Road,...

Tandragee dad shares wife’s blood cancer story to highlight importance of medical research

A Co. Armagh father of two has been sharing the story of his wife’s fight against blood cancer to help highlight...

Portadown man Tony Kennoy was ‘once-in-a-lifetime character,’ mourners hear

Portadown man Tony Kennoy has been described as a “once-in-a-lifetime character’ at a service of thanksgiving for his life. Tony, who...

Application for caravan park withdrawn due to proximity of red kites

A planning application for a caravan park on lands close to 27 Closkelt Road, Ballyward, has been withdrawn. The applicant wanted...

Drink driver charged to court following two-vehicle collision in Armagh

A woman, suspected of causing a two-vehicle collision in Armagh on Sunday, is to appear in court later this month. The...

Green light for major revamp of Loughgall FC grounds

Planning permission has been granted for a major revamp of Loughgall Football Club’s facilities, with a new 336-seat home stand in...

First baby boy and girl born through second midwifery continuity team at Daisy Hill

Team Sapphire, the second Continuity of Midwifery Carer (CoMC) team in the Southern Health and Social Care Trust, has welcomed its...

Newtownhamilton man threw Diet Coke boxes in shop after row with sister

A Newtownhamilton man who threw boxes of Diet Coke around a shop after a row with his sister has been handed...

Court asked to ‘take a chance’ on aggravated burglary accused with 100 previous convictions

A lawyer for a man with 100 previous convictions – and currently accused of smashing his way into a property in...