Executive orders schools to stay closed until March 5 at earliest as part of Covid fight

Northern Ireland’s schools are to remain closed for another five weeks – going into the second week in March. First Minister...

District judge says ‘absolute miracle nobody was killed’ in drink drive crash

A Newry man who was found to be over the limit after leaving the scene of a collision has been handed...

Disgust and devastation as hundreds of hen carcasses illegally dumped in river

Residents of a rural community on the Tyrone-Armagh border were left horrified following the discovery of hundreds of hen carcasses in...

Man who assaulted pensioner and struck his guide dog sentenced to seven months in prison

A Newry man who assaulted a partially sighted pensioner and struck his guide dog in the belly has been handed a...

More than half of Covid-19 cases in Southern Trust a result of Kent variant of virus

Approximately 60 per cent of Covid-19 cases being treated by the Southern Health and Social Care Trust are people infected with...

Community stunned as hugely popular Co Armagh teenager found dead in flat

An investigation has been launched following the sudden death of a teenager in Craigavon earlier this morning (Thursday). A 19-year-old woman...

Thirteen more Covid-related deaths as Minister recommends keeping pupils off school until March 8

There were 13 further Covid-related deaths reported by the Department of Health today (Thursday). Today’s stats – according to the official...

Relief as Minister gives green light for A1 Junctions scheme

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has today (Thursday) announced that the A1 Junctions Phase 2 road improvement scheme will progress. The Minister...

Man rushed to Royal in Belfast following collision between car and lorry in Portadown

One person was rushed to hospital following a serious two vehicle collision in Portadown earlier this morning (Thursday). The crash, involving...

Fabricator / machinery site fitter required at Re-Gen Waste in Newry

Job Overview: Due to continued expansion into new waste streams, markets and having secured more new contracts we require a dynamic...

Another crash highlights danger of treacherous bend in road leaving Crossmaglen

Another crash on a dangerous behind leaving Crossmaglen has prompted further calls for action. Sinn Féin Councillors are continuing to campaign...

Portadown road closed following serious two-vehicle collision

The Dobbin Road outside Portadown is currently closed following a two vehicle road traffic collision. The incident happened near the junction...