Santander community banking services return to Armagh city

Following Santander’s March announcement that they would be closing three branches locally, Sinn Fein councillor Sarah Duffy has announced that “community...

Election reform will see 16-year-olds given right to vote

Sixteen-year-olds will be given the right to vote in all UK elections as part of seismic changes to modernise UK democracy,...

Calls for an end to anti-social behaviour at derelict Newry building

A Newry councillor has issued a stark warning over ongoing anti-social behaviour at a derelict building on the city’s Warrenpoint Road....

After five ‘incredible’ years Copa Armagh ready to hand over scissors to potential buyer

After five “incredible” years of cuts, colours, coffee and countless “just a little off the ends” on Armagh’s Scotch Street, Copa...

Green light for 46 new homes in Derrymacash despite neighbours’ objections

A planning application for the construction of 46 dwellings in Derrymacash, Lurgan, has been approved, despite some objections from nearby residents....

Jonesborough student launches Iúr Cinn Fleadh in Newry with message of hope for the city

Newry is “a vibrant place to grow up and be a musician,” says County Armagh student Aoibh Ní Thiománaí – who...

Nonagenarian hands over cheques for 40 times what he set out to raise

An unstoppable nonagenarian, who raised money for two causes close to his heart by walking across Portadown, has now handed over...

Kieran Donaghy steps down from coaching role with Armagh GAA

After five years – and one All-Ireland title – Kieran Donaghy has stepped down from his role with Armagh GAA. The...

Craigavon man accused of sending unwanted sexual images set to go on trial

A Craigavon man accused of two counts of sending an unwanted sexual image is set to go on trial in September....

Chance encounter at Newry hospital gives homeless man ‘opportunity of a lifetime’

A man who ended up in Newry’s Daisy Hill Hospital after attempting to take his own life has had the “opportunity...

Council approves next phase of Castlewellan Forest Park treetop walk

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has confirmed its commitment to delivering Northern Ireland’s first-ever treetop walk at Castlewellan Forest Park,...

Co Armagh man appointed new head of Royal Air Force

A Co Armagh man has been appointed as the new head of the Royal Air Force. Air Marshal Harv Smyth, who...