‘Council of Sanctuary’ branding fiercely defended amid claims inclusive ethos could increase pressure on services

A notice of motion, calling for Mid Ulster District Council to rescind its designation as a “Council of Sanctuary”, proved highly...

Man accused of teaching 12 and 13-year-old girls ‘how to masturbate’ appears in court

A Co Armagh man who was arrested following an online sting involving decoy children was allegedly “teaching them how to masturbate,”...

Brave Lurgan warrior who ‘touched hearts of all who knew her’ to be laid to rest on New Year’s Day

The wider Lurgan community has been plunged into mourning following the heart-breaking loss of one of the town’s bravest and brightest,...

Tandragee man accused of serious assault on partner bailed as defence say case ‘extremely weakened’

A 37-year-old Tandragee man accused of assaulting his partner and damaging items inside her home has been granted bail, despite police...

Dungannon photographer honoured with BEM after five decades capturing life through the lens

A retired press photographer who spent more than half a century documenting life across south Tyrone has been recognised in The...

Happy New Year in sight for two Co Armagh sports club as exciting plans take major step forward

Two of Co Armagh’s major capital sports projects will be looking forward to a happy new year – with tenders out...

British Olympian offers sage words of advice after final Parkrun of the year in Newry

Former Olympian Dame Kelly Holmes had a few sage words of advice following a lap around Newry’s Greenway Parkrun on Saturday....

Man (56) arrested in Armagh on suspicion attempted sexual communication with a child

A man has been arrested following a online ‘decoy’ sting carried out in Armagh. Police have confirmed that a 56-year-old, originally...

‘Phenomenal’ year for 14-year-old Armagh dog handler with Crufts on the horizon!

A 14-year-old Armagh dog-handler is preparing to wrap up on a “phenomenal” 2025 having recently secured one of her biggest wins...

Lurgan man accused of attempted sexual communication with child has case adjourned

A Craigavon man accused of attempting to have a ‘sexual communication’ with a child has had his case further adjourned. James...

Armagh engineering firm respond to public concerns surrounding plant development

An Armagh-based environmental engineering company have responded to public concerns surrounding plans for £9million investment in a new heat to power...

Small shops on alert: Gangs with particular ‘modus operandi’ stealing high-value goods across district

Police are investigating a number of reported thefts from shops across the district – with gangs all using a similar tactic!...