Armagh Observatory and Planetarium staff complete intensive sign language courses

Five members of the education team at Armagh Observatory and Planetarium (AOP) have given up almost four months of their own...

Covid-19 vaccine for 40-44 year olds can now be booked from midday

A further expansion of the Covid-19 vaccination programme has been announced by Health Minister Robin Swann. From 12 noon today, people...

South Armagh man over twice the limit in layby with box of beer ‘had gone to clear his head’

A Belleeks man who was found to be over the limit in a layby with a “box of beer” in the...

One year sober for Lurgan man whose thought of leaving son without dad was enough for him to act

A Lurgan man who was drinking himself into an “early grave” said the thought of leaving his son behind without a...

Parents’ bench donation in memory of little Ronan (4) who had ‘infectious laugh and beautiful smile’

An Armagh nursery school have been overwhelmed by a touching donation from the parents of a little four-year-old boy who died...

Under 30s to be offered alternative Covid-19 vaccine due to link to rare blood clots

People under 30 will receive an alternative vaccine to AstraZeneca “when this is available”  due to the evidence linking it to...

Whitecross man charged with conspiracy to import Class A and B drugs released on £5,000 bail

A south Armagh man has been released on bail after appearing in court charged with a litany of drugs charges. Outlining...

Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council high earners pay rise revealed

Four senior council officials in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council received financial packages totalling more than £100,000 in the 2019/2020...

No Covid-related deaths in 24 hours and less than 100 people with virus in NI hospitals

There have been no further Covid-related death reported by the Department of Health in Northern Ireland today (Wednesday). The figures for...

Doctor who secretly recorded colleagues in Craigavon Hospital and family friends in toilet struck off

A consultant radiologist who for sexual thrills secretly recorded strangers, work colleagues and even family friends using the toilet was struck...

Gilford man facing litany of charges relating to cannabis to face Crown Court

A Gilford man accused of a litany of charges relating to cannabis will face Crown Court proceedings later this year. The...

Sadness at passing of Armagh Men’s Shed founding member Eamon Burke after long illness

Tributes have been paid to one of Armagh Men’s Shed founding members who has died following a long battle with illness....