NI population continues to grow and age – but Newry district sees decrease in numbers

The Northern Ireland population was estimated to be 1.93 million on June 30, 2024, reflecting an annual increase of 7,500 people...

Concerns raised over future of Middletown Centre for Autism after staff told to work from home

Concerns have been raised over the future of the Middletown Centre for Autism after staff were instructed to work from home...

Co Armagh councillor brands contactless limit rise proposals a ‘thief’s dream’

A Co Armagh councillor has hit out at proposals to raise the limit on single contactless payments, warning it could hand...

50 years on and Armagh fundraiser Willie Nugent cycles again for charity

Fifty years ago, Armagh fundraising champion, Willie Nugent set out on his first ever charity cycle and now – exactly half...

Man charged with cultivating cannabis in Banbridge

A man aged 36 has been charged with cultivating cannabis, criminal damage and dishonestly using electricity. It follows a search and...

Hollywood actor with connections to Crossmaglen pub claimed as ‘one of our own’

Hollywood actor Martin Short has been “claimed as one of our own” after revealing on a podcast with Today FM’s David...

Council to spend £25,000 on new banners and flags to promote borough – and remove Covid window stickers

ABC Council is to spend £25,000 on a borough-boosting initiative by erecting ‘shop local’ banners and removing outdated ‘Covid Aware’ stickers....

Driver over three times drink limit weaving over road almost colliding with parked cars

A motorist who had a preliminary breath sample of more than three times the drink limit has been banned from driving...

£8M ‘Go’ filling station and two drive-thru restaurants recommended for approval in Lurgan

A ‘Go’ petrol filling station – complete with two new drive-thru outlets – that could create over 160 jobs in Lurgan...

Chrissy Burns funeral: Mountnorris murder victim was ‘loyal to the core with the kindest of hearts’

Mourners at the funeral of Chrissy Burns, who was “cruelly” taken from his family last Thursday, heard how he was a...

‘Unsteady on his feet’ motorist ‘simply panicked’ when asked to provide samples

A Portadown man who failed to provide preliminary and evidential samples "simply panicked", a defence lawyer said.... This content is for...

Armagh native ‘carries memory’ of close friend into Ironman challenge for charity that brought him home

An Armagh native now living in Australia has committed to taking on one of the world’s toughest triathlons in memory of...