Four more Covid-related deaths as MLA meets police to call for ‘fair and balanced’ enforcement

There have been four further Covid-related deaths reported by the Department of Health today (Sunday). All of these occurred in the...

Man assaulted partner and two daughters while drunk

A Craigavon man who assaulted his partner and two daughters must wait until the New Year to learn his fate. Adjourning...

New development of bungalows planned for Markethill

There are plans in the pipeline for a new development of bungalows in Markethill. An application for the new homes –...

Bringing a splash of colour as window ‘doodler’ gives Armagh City a host of Christmas delights!

Meet the Armagh artist who has been bringing Christmas cheer with her festive window doodles within the city and beyond. If...

Neil Hobson professional singer: Save 10% off all bookings with your Independent card

From an early age, Neil Hobson set out to become a performer and professional Country Singer. Natural ability will only take...

69-year-old accused of possession of Class B drug with intent to supply will face Crown Court

A 69-year-old who is accused of possession of cannabis with intent to supply will face Crown Court proceedings in the New...

Man who assaulted taxi driver after lift to Maghaberry dealt four month prison sentence

A man who assaulted a taxi driver after being given a lift to Maghaberry has been sentenced to four months in...

From the bar to the Bard: Sinead swaps unappealing law career to chase her dreams of drama

A Banbridge mother-of-two stepped away from a high flying career as a solicitor to take on the vocation of teaching budding...

Nine more Covid-related deaths as meat factory gets extension go-ahead to help social distancing

There have been nine further Covid-related deaths reported by the Department of Health today (Saturday). Six of these occurred in the...

Community service and probation for man found with cocaine, cannabis, knife and hatchet in car

An Armagh man who had cocaine, cannabis and a knife in a car has been sentenced to community service and probation....

Christmas donation money stolen from Armagh business and owner’s elderly parents’ home burgled

An Armagh business owner and charity fundraiser had his business and elderly parents’ home burgled on Thursday night. A sum of...

Another once-thriving leisure centre’s days are numbered as tender out to tear down Cascades

Another Co Armagh leisure centre deemed surplus to requirements with the opening of the new £30 million South Lake complex is...