Irish language play on first urban Gaeltacht to be staged in Armagh cultural centre

The story of Ireland’s first urban Gaeltacht, which was set up in Belfast in 1969, will be brought to the stage...

Four further Covid-related deaths as unvaccinated Balmoral Show visitors urged to get jab

There have been four further Covid-related deaths reported in Northern Ireland in the last 24 hours – one of which occurred...

Slippery suspect faces uncertain future as police seeking disposal order for corn snake

The police are well used to hunting for slippery characters but the case against a runaway defendant of a different nature...

Man (20) accused of ‘harrowing rape’ at property on Lurgan’s High Street appears in court

A man was remanded into custody today (Wednesday) accused of what his own solicitor described as the “harrowing” rape of a...

Armagh sight loss group continues to support locals

An Armagh group that have continued throughout the pandemic to support local people affected sight loss are holding their next call...

Council looking into trialling floating wheelchairs at Co Down beaches

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council are looking into the possibility of trialling floating wheelchairs at beaches across the district. It...

Borough to see one of biggest and most expensive play areas built at Gilford

One of the borough’s biggest and most expensive children’s play parks looks set to be delivered at Gilford. Armagh City, Banbridge...

Congregations celebrate as two historic Co Armagh churches share funding windfall

Congregations at two historic Church of Ireland buildings in County Armagh are celebrating after being awarded funding by the National Churches...

Couple and householder threatened at knifepoint during ‘absolutely terrifying’ series of events

A couple were threatened at knifepoint during a series of “absolutely terrifying” incidents in Warrenpoint. And detectives in Newry are investigating...

Man (20) charged with rape, false imprisonment and threats to kill to appear in court

A man has been charged with a number of offences including rape following an incident in Lurgan on Monday evening. As...

Two men spotted leaving area after cash stolen in Markethill pub burglary

A Markethill pub was burgled in the small hours of Monday morning. The Victoria Bar was targeted by two men seen...

Butt bins reducing cigarette litter in borough towns by almost 50%

Environmental charity Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful has been working in collaboration with Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council to provide...