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...

From tepees to tea-room: Exciting new glamping site overlooking Camlough Lake approved

A stunning new glamping site overlooking the picturesque Camlough Lake – complete with a communal campers’ ‘hub’ and cafe/tea-room – has...

Drink driver arrested in Portadown replied ‘it’s Christmas’ when cautioned at scene

A man caught drink driving in Portadown on December 25 told police at the scene, when cautioned: “It’s Christmas.” Virginjus Lekavicius,...

Co Armagh toddler Charlie will lose his sight due to rare genetic disorder

A Co Armagh mother has spoken out about the moment she was informed her son would go blind after being diagnosed...

Tributes to ‘two lovely people’ as devoted daughter dies suddenly two days after mum

Tributes have been paid to a Portadown mother and daughter who will be laid to rest after a joint funeral service...

Co Armagh firm fined for unnecessary spread of asbestos material

The Health and Safety Executive Northern Ireland (HSENI) has successfully led a prosecution against Portadown Recycling and Skip Hire Limited, resulting...

Work/life balance to the fore as councillors unanimous on retaining online meetings

Councillors in Mid Ulster have unanimously backed the continuation of hybrid meetings, with a better work/life balance being given as one...