Unison plans ‘slow hand clap’ on Thursday to show disgust at 1% pay rise ‘insult’ to NHS workers

UNISON members in Northern Ireland are calling for the public to take part in a slow hand clap this Thursday as...

Egg-cellent egg-cuse for Luca to get ‘crackin’ fit’ raising money to buy gifts for children in hospital

A young Co Armagh boy is currently pushing himself to the limit with a tasking daily challenge aimed at helping other...

Elderly couple and son assaulted during armed raid on their Dungannon home

An elderly couple and their son were assaulted during an armed raid on their Dungannon home. Police have confirmed three men...

Eight Covid-related deaths as workplace testing to be made available for ‘key sector employers’

There have been eight further Covid-related deaths reported by the Department of Health in Northern Ireland today (Wednesday). According to the...

Portadown teen threatened to decapitate his mother in ‘absolutely horrific incident’

A Portadown teenager who threatened to “decapitate” his mother whilst holding a knife has been sentenced to two years probation. Sentencing...

Council to explore idea of providing scootering facilities in Portadown or Craigavon

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is to explore the possibility of providing skating and scootering facilities in Portadown or...

Glen in Glenanne ‘really shaping up to be a great attraction’

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is set to submit an expression of interest in a funding scheme that could...

Bessbrook man who threatened to cut baby out of woman sentenced to two years probation

A Bessbrook man who threatened to cut a baby out of a pregnant partner has been sentenced to two years probation....

Five year ban for Lurgan woman after dogs found living among broken glass, urine and faeces

A Lurgan woman has been disqualified from owning animals for five years after a number dogs were found living in rancid...

Council looks set to run ‘fantastic’ scheme for children with disabilities this summer

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council looks set to run a summer scheme for children with disabilities this year –...

Masked men threaten driver to hand over keys before making off with car in Lurgan

Two masked thieves threatened a man to hand over his keys on Lurgan before making off in the car on Tuesday...

Man facing catalogue of charges including inciting child and five women to become prostitutes

A Co. Down man has denied a catalogue of charges accusing him of trafficking for sexual exploitation and controlling prostitution. Appearing...