DUP councillor accuses Sinn Féin of putting ‘another bin tax on us’

A Co Down councillor has hit out at a Sinn Fein backed vote for a new “bin tax” on the district....

Health Minister pressed on action plan following suspected NI meningitis case

A Newry and Armagh MLA has asked the Department for Health for an update on their plan of action given a...

Drones deployed in search for missing Newry man who may be injured

Specialist drones and high tech search equipment have been deployed in the search for missing Newry man, Shane McEvoy. The 38-year-old...

Tandragee teenager appointed Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet for County Armagh

A Tandragee teenager has been handed one of the highest honours an Army Cadet can receive, after being appointed His Majesty’s...

Child marriage to be banned in Northern Ireland with minimum age to be raised to 18

Finance Minister John O’Dowd has moved to ban child marriage in Northern Ireland by introducing new laws that will raise the...

‘My beautiful son, keep smiling in Heaven’: Mum’s tribute to devoted Dungannon dad who died in Bali tragedy

A heartbroken Co Tyrone mother has paid a poignant tribute to her “beautiful” son after his death in a swimming tragedy...

Twenty-year-old with ‘extensive history of serious offending’ refused bail

A man accused of grievous bodily harm with intent has been refused bail at Newry Magistrates’ Court with police citing concerns...

Portadown nurse fined after unlicensed Botox and prescription drugs seized at home clinic

A Portadown nurse who ran an aesthetics clinic from her home has been fined £720 after medicines regulators seized a range...

Natalie McNally murder accused ‘has lied and lied again’, prosecution says during closing arguments

The Lisburn man accused of murdering his pregnant partner “has lied and lied again”, a jury heard today (Wednesday). As the...

Permission sought for new bar area within listed Banbridge hotel known as ‘hub of nightlife’

Permission is being sought to develop a new licenced bar area within a prominent and historic Georgian-style Banbridge hotel. An application...

Police issue update in search for missing Newry man as concerns mount

Police have issued an updated appeal for information on the whereabouts of 38-year-old Newry man, Shane McEvoy, as concerns grow for...

Court told Lurgan man with drug addiction has been unsuccessful in securing GP appointment for assessment

A Lurgan man with an addiction to cannabis and pregabalin has been continuously unsuccessful in securing a GP's appointment to carry...