Another month in lockdown as Executive extend restrictons in Northern Ireland until March 5

Restrictions are to be extended across Northern Ireland. The current six-week lockdown was announced pre-Christmas and began on Boxing Day, with...

Close-knit Armagh family devastated at loss of 59-year-old father to Covid

The family of a hugely popular Armagh man who lost a brave battle against Covid-19 have pleaded with others to take...

Dungannon college scoop top prize at BT Young Scientist event with Sensory Cube design

St Patrick’s College in Dungannon secured a top spot for their design of a SEN Sensory Cube at the BT Young...

New £4m scheme to support B&Bs, guest houses and guest accommodation

Economy Minister Diane Dodds today launched a £4.1 million scheme to support tourist accommodation businesses severely impacted through reduced income due...

Crossmaglen man jailed for 14 months for serious sexual offences against young boy

A Co Armagh man has been jailed for 14 months for serious sexual offences against a child. Sixty-eight-year-old Seamus Murphy, from...

Further 21 Covid-related deaths as Health Minister proposes extending NI lockdown until March 5

There were 21 further Covid-related deaths reported by the Department of Health today (Thursday). Today’s stats – according to the official...

Family criticise health trust’s refusal to provide hospital bed for frail patient ready to be discharged

The family of an elderly County Armagh woman admitted to hospital following a fall have criticised the Southern Health and Social...

Council eye 2021 as tourism opportunity with ‘people to continue staying at home’

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council will place a great emphasis on the Game of Thrones project in an attempt...

Two men accused of wounding male with intent to cause GBH to face Crown Court

Two men who are accused of wounding another male with intent to cause him grievous bodily harm will face Crown Court...

Investigation launched after anti-vaccine protesters gathered outside leisure centre where vaccine being administered

A police investigation has been launched after anti-vaccine protestors gathered outside Craigavon’s South lake Leisure Centre on Sunday. The small group...

NIE decision to cut electricity to Armagh homes for full day branded ‘absolutely nonsensical’

Up to 80 Armagh homes will be without electricity for a full day next week as part of planned works in...

Newry gym owner charged with Covid breaches told to ‘stop handing in rubbish to the court’

A Newry gym owner accused of breaching Covid regulations has handed in a birth certificate with his finger print apparently in...