Minister of State says Armagh City of Culture bid could ‘turbocharge’ local economy

The Minister of State for Northern Ireland has said the city’s Culture bid has his “full throttle support”. During a visit...

Puppy farm horror prompts council motion urging new animal welfare forum

An animal welfare forum could be established across Newry, Mourne and Down following the growing number of cruelty cases across the...

Armagh policeman who lost sister to racism improving life for the next generation

An Armagh man, who is a senior officer with the PSNI and president of the National Black Police Association (NBPA), has...

Three men who assaulted police whilst ‘full as a skunk’ handed fines totalling over £1,000

Three men who assaulted two police officers whilst “as full as a skunk at 10 in the morning”, according to a...

Spate of burglaries in Newry as four home targeted by callous thieves

A number of houses in Newry city were targeted by burglars late on Saturday night. Inspector Gibson said: “It was reported...

Motion urges anonymous social media account ban to oust bullies and trolls

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is to discuss the merits of calling for a ban on anonymous social media accounts...

New homes near dog kennels refused because of ‘unacceptable living environment’

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council’s planning committee has rejected an outline application to build two dwellings near a dog...

‘Obnoxious and entitled’ Craigavon man sentenced for sexually assaulting two women at house party

A Craigavon man with a “remarkably high IQ” has been told by a judge “to remedy his ways” as he was...

New £6m Marks & Spencer Food Hall just months from opening in Banbridge

The new £6 million Marks & Spencer store in Banbridge is expected to open within the next number of months. Work...

Man accused of attempting to rob Armagh takeaway to face Crown Court

A man accused of attempting to rob an Armagh takeaway will face Crown Court proceedings next month. The 33-year-old appeared before Armagh Magistrates’...

Ashling murder prompts motion call to organise female self-defence classes

Newry, Mourne and Down Council is being asked to consider arranging for female self-defence classes to be held across the district...

Derrytrasna man facing multiple indecent image charges to face Crown Court

A Co Armagh man who is accused of a litany of charges relating to indecent images of children will face Crown...