Anglers told ‘stay at home’ as Department closes all of its fishing waters with immediate effect

All DAERA angling waters are to be closed with immediate effect in the continuing fight against the spread of Covid-19. The...

NI Residents who work in Republic ‘falling through cracks’ for Irish Government financial support

Workers in Northern Ireland who commute cross-border are not able to benefit from an Irish Government relief scheme for staff –...

Employee under ‘financial pressure’ took £800 from Poundstretcher till in refund fraud

A Lurgan man employed by Poundstretcher who made false refunds to make off with £800 did so because he was under...

One more person dies from Covid-19 bringing NI deaths to 22

One more person has died after contracting coronavirus in Northern Ireland, the Public Health Agency has confirmed. It brings the total...

New powers will grant prisoners early temporary release to prevent COVID-19 spread

Close to 200 prisoners could be given ‘temporary early release’ as part of actions to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Justice...

Dedicated ‘Homecare’ workers continue to operate on the front line with most vulnerable

We cannot have failed to hear the phrase ‘front line workers’ over recent weeks. But one such group who often get...

Man stole six bottles of vodka from the same supermarket over two visits

A Lurgan man who stole six bottles of vodka from the same store on two separate visits has been handed a...

Arson attack on south Armagh family’s business latest in string of sinister incidents

An arson attack on a family business in south Armagh is the latest in a string of similarly sinister incidents. Sinn...

Daughter’s tribute and warning to others as beloved father passes away from Covid-19

The daughter of a Banbridge man who passed away from Covid-19 on Sunday has warned people to take the virus “seriously”,...

Closure of all six council cemeteries to be confirmed on Monday along with new rules on funerals

All cemeteries and graveyards operated by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council are to be closed. It comes in response...

St Patrick’s Cemetery in Armagh closed to the public from tonight

St Patrick’s Cemetery in Armagh has been closed. Armagh Parish took the step – which came into force from Sunday –...

Court told man assaulted two neighbours after they taunted his mother

A Dollingstown man assaulted two of his mother’s neighbours whom he claimed had been verbally abusive to her, a court has...