UVF paraphernalia erected in Lurgan ‘an attempt to intimidate residents’

UVF paraphernalia erected in Lurgan has been branded “sinister” and “simply an attempt to intimidate local residents”. Alliance Lurgan Councillor Peter...

Family haunted as man who dismembered victim handed 24 year sentence for horrific murder

A forty-one-year-old man found guilty of murdering Damien Heagney, whose dismembered remains were recovered from a reservoir around eight months after...

Pipe bomb explosion at home of young family in Mullaghbawn

A pipe bomb exploded after being thrown at the house of a young family in south Armagh overnight. Detectives in Newry...

Further detention for Portadown man charged with rioting

A Portadown man accused of riotous assembly in the town on June 12 has been further remanded in custody. Ryan Pepper...

Southern Trust children’s social workers’ morale ‘at an all time low’

Proceedings at Thursday’s (June 26) board meeting of the Southern HSC Trust were interrupted unexpectedly, as staff working in the field...

Belleek Vintage Club lead tributes to ‘woman behind the wheel’ with a ‘heart of gold’

Tributes have been paid to the “woman behind the wheel” of Belleek & District Vintage Club Newry after her passing on...

Gilford Castle getaway? Permission sought to transform historic property into guest accommodation

A guest stay at the historic Gilford Castle could soon be on the cards! Plans submitted to Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon...

Suspicious object prompts overnight security alert in Mullaghbawn

There is an ongoing security alert in south Armagh following the discovery of a suspicious object overnight. Police are currently at...

Vacant Portadown commercial unit could ‘complement existing tourist trade’ under new plans

A change of use application has been submitted to ABC Council for a commercial premises in Portadown to be redeveloped into...

Private school bus at ‘full capacity’ sparks concern for Year 8 pupils in Banbridge

Concerns have been raised for the “safety and welfare” of new Year 8 pupils starting St Patrick’s College, Banbridge in September...

Marian Beattie: Police Ombudsman recommends independent review into Portadown teen’s murder

The Police Ombudsman’s Office has recommended that the PSNI should commission an independent review of the murder of 18-year-old Portadown woman...

Family organise charity tractor run in memory of ‘pillar of farming community’ in Rathfriland

Patrick (Paddy) McAvoy from Drumgath, Rathfriland tragically died by suicide on June 25, 2015, and next weekend to mark ten years...