Five further Covid-related deaths as hospital numbers in Southern Trust area continue to fall

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

Children can now benefit from online learning thanks to Openreach scheme

Nearly 90 homes and businesses in the small rural village of Loughgall, Co. Armagh have recently benefitted from Openreach’s Community Fibre...

Armagh Camogie’s ‘Sister Act’ shortlisted for top award

On the back of Armagh Camogie’s successful 2020 All Ireland Junior campaign, two players have been shortlisted for the Camogie Association/WGPA...

Proposed St Patrick’s Day event in Armagh cancelled ‘in light of extended restrictions’

A proposed St Patrick’s Day event in Armagh has been cancelled following the extension of lockdown restrictions announced by the Executive...

£800 fine and ban for hit and run driver who had both alcohol and cocaine in his system

A south Armagh man who drove off whilst over the limit after reversing into another vehicle has been disqualified for 12...

Hopes of re-opening Bennet House for military veteran holidays dashed as Legion confirms sale

Bennet House in Portrush – which provided seaside respite breaks for military veterans – has been sold by the Royal British...

All carers aged 50 and over now eligible to book vaccination at regional centre

The Department of Health is further extending Northern Ireland’s Covid-19 vaccination programme to include all carers aged 50 or over. This...

Man who assaulted father and police officer handed six month prison sentence

A man who assaulted his father and a police officer has been sentenced to six months in prison. Court heard that...

Man who stole alcohol and urinated in a police cell given suspended sentence

A man who stole alcohol on two occasions from a Portadown store and urinated in a police cell has been handed...

Limited contactless click and collect services from March 8: How will it work?

Economy Minister Diane Dodds has welcomed today’s Executive decision to allow shops to re-introduce – from March 8 – a limited...

Family’s pride as Benburb cycle siblings raise over £3,000 and counting for children less fortunate

Four Benburb siblings, all under the age of 10, have completed sponsored cycles in order to raise money to support children...

Two men facing charges after seizure of £60,000 of cocaine from car to face Crown Court

Two Lithuanian nationals facing charges relating to the seizure of a substantial quantity of cocaine will face Crown Court proceedings next...