Public urged to make wearing of face coverings a ‘normal part of going to shops’

Health Minister Robin Swann has urged the public to make the wearing of face coverings a normal part of going to...

Man (26) arrested in tenth successful drug-related search in eight weeks

A 26-year-old man was arrested following the 10 raid in eight weeks in the Banbridge area. Banbridge Neighbourhood Team carried out...

Cancellation of day care services ‘simply won’t suffice’ says former Occupational Therapist

A former Occupational Therapist – turned MLA – says the cancellation of day-care services “simply won’t suffice”. SDLP assembly member Dolores...

Police operation involving helicopter sees stolen car recovered in Keady

A police helicopter was used in an operation to recover a stolen car found in Keady on Thursday. A number of...

Armagh’s sadness at passing of gentle giant and local legend Gerard ‘Loco’ Crilly

One of Armagh’s most enduring and instantly recognisable characters – Gerard ‘Loco’ Crilly – has died. He passed away at Craigavon...

Northern Ireland ‘wet pubs’ could re-open in less than three weeks time

Pubs could reopen by August 10, the Northern Ireland Executive has said. The indicative date is for those indoors pubs which...

Minister given powers to make face masks mandatory in Northern Ireland shops

Wearing of face masks in shops could be made mandatory later next month. The Northern Ireland Executive has given Health Minister...

Banbridge will not host Armed Forces Day 2021 after new venue confirmed

Banbridge will not host Armed Forces Day in 2021. The event had been due to take place in the County Down...

Community in mourning following sudden passing of ‘one of life’s unique gentlemen’

A south Armagh community is mourning following the sad and sudden passing of a ‘good friend’ to many. Newtownhamilton Community Association...

Man accused of sending explicit Snapchats to child awaits bail variation decision on London ‘break’

A Banbridge man accused of sending sexually explicit photos and messages to a child on Snapchat must wait to learn if...

Council praised for quick response around issues at south Armagh play parks

Newry, Mourne and Down Council has been praised for its quick response in dealing with a number of issues at two...

Photos show extent of devastation cause by blaze on property undergoing renovation works

These images show the devastation caused to a property which was currently undergoing renovation works. The two-storey building on Dromore Street...