Newry Poundland stores to be put into ‘temporary hibernation’ due to drop in demand

Two Poundland stores in Newry’s main shopping centres will go into “temporary hibernation”, the company has today (Friday) confirmed. Poundland is...

Latest Covid figures mark Thursday as worst day of pandemic in NI as health staff urged to postpone leave

There were 20 further Covid-related deaths reported by the Department of Health today (Friday). Today’s stats – according to the official...

Unionists fail to reverse Belfast council decision on bilingual street signs

A last ditch attempt by unionists to reverse a Belfast council decision to change policy on bilingual streets signs in the...

Two men jailed for manslaughter of 32-year-old man outside Co Down bar in 2018

Two men have today been sentenced for the manslaughter of a 32 year old man outside a bar in Portaferry in...

12 months probation for woman who stole over £150 worth of goods from Newry store

A Newry woman has been placed on probation for 12 months after stealing over £150 worth of goods from Menarys with...

Council will not be returning to ‘task and finish’ work day

A return to a ‘task and finish’ work day is not on the cards for Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough...

Snow joke: Gritter sprays salt on icy road before council sweeper trundles along to brush it away!

It’s one of those truly bizarre sights that has you rubbing your eyes and asking: ‘Did I really just see that?’...

Council lay out ideas on how they plan to prevent any further distressing scenes at Kernan cemetery

The details of how Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council officers plan to tackle problems at Kernan Cemetery have been...

Man accused of permitting production of cannabis in Hamiltonsbawn to face Crown Court

A Hamiltonsbawn man who is accused of permitting the production of cannabis will face Crown Court proceedings next month. The 34-year-old...

Tandragee lecturer Marilyn ‘completely surprised but totally delighted’ with New Year Honours MBE

A Tandragee lecturer says she was “completely surprised but totally delighted” after receiving an MBE in the New Year Honours List....

Carnagh man bitten by dog raises serious concerns for safety of children in area

A Carnagh man says he is concerned for the safety of the public – particularly children – after being bitten by...

Covid-related deaths up 17 as chief scientific adviser warns one in 40 people in parts of NI may have virus

There were 17 further Covid-related deaths reported by the Department of Health today (Thursday). Today’s stats – according to the official...