Man who coughed and spat at police in Armagh after claiming he had Covid given suspended sentence

A man who coughed and spat at police after claiming to have Covid has been handed a suspended prison sentence. In...

Family with child badly shaken after dog attack in Lurgan Park over weekend

A young family were left badly shaken following a vicious dog attack in Lurgan Park over the weekend. Council have appealed...

Council may allow extended Sunday trading for non-food businesses ahead of Christmas rush

Sunday trading hours could be relaxed for all businesses with an extension allowed to help claw back losses suffered as a...

Newly-opened South Lake Leisure Centre in Craigavon to be used as vaccine venue locally

ABC Council’s newly-opened South Lake Leisure Centre will be the main venue locally for the administration of the new Covid-19 vaccine....

High hopes for Newry rock band’s Covid-bashing Christmas cracker

A Newry band, known more for their rock tunes than those of the Christmas variety, has released what could very well...

A £5,500 security firm drafted in to protect council staff at Brownlow Hub

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council has been faced with costs in excess of £5,000 following the most recent incident...

Armagh-based creative agency named picks up prestigious marketing award

Armagh-based creative agency, Ripple Creative, has been named ‘Small Agency of the Year’ at the prestigious Construction Marketing Awards 2020. The...

Further 14 Covid-related deaths as MLA asks if Executive considering one-off £500 bonus to NHS staff

There have been 14 further Covid-related deaths reported by the Department of Health today (Tuesday). Eleven of these occurred in the...

Plans for 39 new homes in Cookstown

Plans have been submitted to Mid Ulster District Council’s planners to bring 39 new homes to Cookstown. If approved, permission will...

Plans for new retail hardware shop in Banbridge

Plans have been submitted to bring a new retail hardware shop to Banbridge. The application submitted to Armagh City, Banbridge and...

Man to face Crown Court in New Year accused of supplying Class B drug

A Waringstown man who is accused of being concerned in the supply of cannabis will face Crown Court proceedings in the...

Ho-ho-how good is this? Santa in your room via Zoom as children delight in pre-school fundraiser!

With the Covid-19 pandemic, many children may not be able to physically visit Santa this festive season. But Father Christmas has...