Street in Portadown town centre closed due to fallen telegraph pole

Edward Street, Portadown is closed in both directions this morning (Friday). It comes after a telegraph pole has fallen which is...

Argos store at Spires Retail Park in Armagh to close permanently

Hopes of Argos reopening at Spires Retail Park in Armagh have been dashed. Confirmation that the outlet in Armagh city is...

Keady family hit right note with researchers to feature on TV talent show

A highly talented Co Armagh family band will be featuring on the new series of TG4’s hit talent show Réalta Agus...

Questions raised as to why Council discussion – raised publicly – is held behind closed doors

A Portadown councillor has questioned why Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council has chosen to resolve a matter that arose...

Man accused of causing GBI by dangerous driving on A1 to face Crown Court

A Rathriland man who is accused of causing grievous bodily injury by dangerous driving will face Crown Court proceedings later this...

Members of public defrauded out of £35,000 in phone scams over recent days

Police are advising increased caution following reports of recent telephone frauds. Chief Superintendent Simon Walls said: “On two occasions, in the...

Huge £8m mixed-use project will bring much-needed housing and industrial units to Dungannon

A huge mixed-use development – consisting of industrial units and housing – could be built in Dungannon at a cost estimated...

Twelve Covid deaths in NI as Executive consider further two week restrictions on hospitality

There have been 12 further Covid-related deaths reported by the Department of Health today (Thursday). Eight of which occurred in the...

Criminals may be posing as legitimate businesses as two fly-tipping incidents cost ratepayer £21,500

There are concerns that criminals may be posing as legitimate waste businesses as two dumping incidents in south Armagh has cost...

Drunk cyclist shouted ‘tiocfaidh ár lá’ at officers who were called to check on his welfare

An intoxicated cyclist who shouted ‘tiocfaidh ár lá’ at officers who attended to check on his welfare has been fined £250....

Council ‘better prepared’ to deal with impact of winter waste collection challenges

Robust plans are in place to ensure Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council’s waste collection will not be disrupted during...

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For Lee ann, jewellery making started out as a hobby that quickly grew out of control and into a crazy little...