Owen goes it alone: Popular Co. Armagh estate agent fulfils dream of owning his own business

When it comes to property, Owen Matchett, really is a household name. The popular local businessman previously part-owned another estate agents...

94-year-old Eileen ‘delighted and privileged’ to receive first Oxford vaccine in Northern Ireland

The first Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine has been administered in Northern Ireland today. Ninety-four-year-old Eileen Lynch has become the first person in Northern...

Infection rate soars across Co Armagh as 12 more Covid-related deaths confirmed

There were 12 further Covid-related deaths reported by the Department of Health today (Monday). Today’s stats – according to the official...

Suspended sentence for man after neighbour’s car windows were smashed

An Armagh man has been handed a suspended prison sentence after his neighbour’s car windows were smashed. Sentencing the 46-year-old, a...

Pay dispute escalates in Newry, Mourne and Down District as unions implement work-to-rule agenda

A pay dispute between Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and trade unions has today (Monday) escalted with the implementation of...

Minister confirms move to explore ‘consolidation’ of library services in Armagh city on one site

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has confirmed moves which could see library services in Armagh City being consolidated on one site. And...

Heartbreak as young mum Jade loses cancer battle days after marrying soulmate Lee

A young Co Armagh mum who fulfilled her dream of marrying her beloved partner after a fundraising appeal has lost her...

Six more Covid-related deaths as First Minister speaks on plans to reopen schools on January 11

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

Education bosses tender for consultant teams to lead work on two replacement Co Armagh schools

The first steps have been taken on the path to building two new replacement schools in County Armagh, as education bosses...

Disease control measures in place after Avian Influenza detected in commercial flock

Northern Ireland’s Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) Dr Robert Huey has initiated disease control measures following suspicion of notifiable avian influenza at...

NI records 26 more Covid-related deaths in 48 hours as 8pm curfew comes to an end

There were 26 further Covid-related deaths reported by the Department of Health today (Saturday). Today’s stats – according to the official...

Motorist invited ‘in for a few drinks’ after dropping colleagues’ wages off was over twice legal limit

A Newry man who was found to be over twice the legal limit after being stopped by police has been disqualified...