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...

Residents evacuated and 27 firefighters tackle three-shed blaze suspected of being deliberate

Residents were evacuated in the early hours of Wednesday morning as almost 30 firefighters tackled a three-shed blaze in Banbridge. The...

Man hit vehicle going wrong direction on one-way street while over three times drink drive limit

A man who was found to be over three times the legal limit after colliding with a parked vehicle while driving...

Road remains closed as fire service deal with blaze at shed containing gas cylinders

The Scarva Road in Banbridge remains closed as Northern Ireland Fire Service personnel deal with a blaze. The fire at a...

New public address systems will have ‘significant impact on ambience’ in Banbridge and Dromore

Public address system are to be installed in Banbridge and Dromore. Funding to the tune of £60,000 has been provided by...

Man accused of having cocaine and MDMA with intent to supply to face Crown Court

A Portadown man accused of possessing both cocaine and MDMA with intent to supply will face Crown Court proceedings next month....